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

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

In Starrgirl, Ayra Starr does not ask you to reconsider Ayra Starr. She assumes you already know who she is and expects you to keep up. The title alone sends listeners a message before they press play. Her first two records were titled around age — 19 & Dangerous introduced a fearless, fast-talking teenager; The […]

Anjola Akinmade

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2 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

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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3 months ago

In Nigeria, Shame is the Substance of Things Hoped For

“Marked”: A Nuanced Meditation on Christianity and Worldly Entanglement

Babalwa (Lerato Mvelase), the lead character in Akinola Omotoso‘s Marked, loves Jesus and isn’t performative about it. Babalwa isn’t just the archetypal Christian that tattoos their room with religious totems for aesthetic quality and outlook, she is one that carries the spiritual knowledge of her faith into her daily and professional life. Working as a […]

Seyi Lasisi

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1 year ago

“Marked”: A Nuanced Meditation on Christianity and Worldly Entanglement

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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year 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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1 year ago

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