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Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

What shall it profit a people to lack shame?  What does it really profit a nation of over 180 million people to consistently platform and promote individuals with an addiction to humiliation? There comes a time when one must sit back, rest their hands on their head, exhale, and declare that it all doesn’t make […]

John Eriomala

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2 months ago

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

Aisha Ife: The Lagos Photographer Spotlighting Joy

Photography wasn’t just present in Aisha’s life; it was woven intricately  into her family’s  dynamics with her parents documenting every of her and her siblings’ milestones in photos. That early exposure shaped her deep appreciation for the kind of imagery that she says feels honest and full of life.

Adetoun Samiat

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11 months ago

Aisha Ife: The Lagos Photographer Spotlighting Joy

Is It Time To Do Away With The “Big Three” Categorization?

Days ago, as fans of Wizkid and Burna Boy clashed over a slew of inane topics ranging from who started the trend of sprinkling water on fans during performances, to who had the better verse on Gunna’s album, music journalist, podcaster, and internet personality Joey Akan insinuated himself into the conversation in the splashiest way […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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11 months ago

Is It Time To Do Away With The “Big Three” Categorization?

Jim Iyke’s “Sin: First Blood” Bleeds Out Before the Sequel

What sets a film apart in today’s saturated cinema market is the strength of its storytelling and the willingness to take bold creative risks, regardless of genre or style. In Nollywood, the resurgence of the crime drama and thriller has been marked by notable titles such as the King of Boys franchise, The Trade, Brotherhood, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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11 months ago

Jim Iyke’s “Sin: First Blood” Bleeds Out Before the Sequel

The High Stakes of Nollywood Sequels 

Watching a well-made film is like taking a first refreshing sip of cold water on a scorching day. You find its storyline, pacing, and conflicts fulfilling, perhaps even developing a strong emotional attachment to a favourite character, quirk, line, or scene. Then, a year or more later, a trailer for its sequel drops, throwing you […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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11 months ago

The High Stakes of Nollywood Sequels 

Wizkid and Asake’s Incredible Feature Runs Show That Collaboration Is Still a Potent Force

In a dimly lit studio, Wizkid and Gunna puff on stocky blunts, alternating between exchanging friendly chatter and dispatching verses into disc-shaped microphones. As a glistening trap beat furnished with Wizkid’s mellow vocals plays in the background, the pair and two other men—presumably studio personnel—bob their heads vigorously. It’s with this monochrome clip that American […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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12 months ago

Wizkid and Asake’s Incredible Feature Runs Show That Collaboration Is Still a Potent Force

Between Lagos and Jos, Famous Orion Iraoya’s “Finding Nina” Struggles to Find Itself

Prime Video’s latest Nigerian film, Finding Nina, cultivates a restrained yet deliberate sense of artistry, using photography and the Northern Nigeria landscape as its thematic anchors. At the centre of the plot is its protagonist Jabir (JB), a seasoned street photographer whose journey drives the narrative. From fleeting childhood memories of a boy quietly observing […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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12 months ago

Between Lagos and Jos, Famous Orion Iraoya’s “Finding Nina” Struggles to Find Itself
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