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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

Is Mavo Poised For a Breakout Moment?

For a music lover, few things compare to the thrill of stumbling  onto an emerging act and watching them transform—slowly at first, then rapidly—from a raw, unpolished state, into a fully formed star with all the trappings of fame. It’s a story we’ve witnessed in countless iterations—from Wizkid’s blistering rise in 2011 to Asake’s phantasmagorical […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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12 months ago

Is Mavo Poised For a Breakout Moment?

Nigerian Lives: What Does It Take To Juggle Multiple Jobs?

In Nigeria today, a nine-to-five job is rarely enough. Salaries vanish by mid-month. Bills pile up. Fuel is expensive. Food is a luxury. The economy is dragging everyone by the throat. So, people hustle after hours, on weekends, during lunch breaks. How are people surviving? We asked seven Nigerians about the side gigs they’ve picked […]

Alex Omenye

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12 months ago

Nigerian Lives: What Does It Take To Juggle Multiple Jobs?

At a Loss For Words: Why Afrobeats Stars Struggle On the Mic, Off the Stage

Shallipopi stands with Don Capon outside his dressing room before his performance at Afronation. Don Capon engages him in your typical TikTok format “interview” — a 10-second interaction asking him to share his favorite pre- and post-performance meals with the viewers. In an accent which can only be described as peculiar, Shallipopi awkwardly informs him […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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12 months ago

At a Loss For Words: Why Afrobeats Stars Struggle On the Mic, Off the Stage

What’s the Utility of a Nigerian Film Review?

When Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey was released on Netflix, it was seemingly agreed upon that it was another of the director’s masterpieces until dissenting reviews started tripping in. These reviews, which I also contributed to, assessed the series beyond its supposedly compact storytelling and genre-conscious editing, cinematography and lighting. In the nature of […]

Seyi Lasisi

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12 months ago

What’s the Utility of a Nigerian Film Review?

Is Rema Confused or Does He Want to Keep Us Guessing?

We’re officially knee-deep in summer, which is to say: tis’ the season of seismic cultural events: TV series and blockbuster movies strategically released to capitalize on the chipper atmosphere of the season, global music festivals, and, not least, ubiquitous pop bangers to commemorate our collective exultation. Since 2021, Nigerian music acts have played an outsized […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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12 months ago

Is Rema Confused or Does He Want to Keep Us Guessing?

“Where All My Abilities Meet”: The Majeek on Fear, Freedom, and Finding His Magic

From behind the scenes to center stage, The Majeekcian marks a powerful evolution for producer-turned artist, The Majeek. Blending Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall and reggae with emotional candour and creative flair, Majeek steps fully into his own spotlight — embracing his versatility, vulnerability, and a fearless drive to be unapologetically himself.  In this candid conversation, he […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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12 months ago

“Where All My Abilities Meet”: The Majeek on Fear, Freedom, and Finding His Magic

Ayra Starr and Tyla Are Soundtracking Our Summer 

If your summer playlist doesn’t include Hot Body or Mr Media, you may be doing the season wrong.  Over the last few years, African music has become almost synonymous with summer (Essence, Last Last, Calm Down, Love Nwantiti) as the global boom of the genre has taken the continent’s heat across borders. In line with this […]

Naomi Ezenwa

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12 months ago

Ayra Starr and Tyla Are Soundtracking Our Summer 
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