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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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4 days ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

AI Has Weaponized Our Misunderstanding of Consent

What may have begun as seemingly innocent AI prompts like “make this woman white,” or “remove the bottle from this image” has evolved into a disturbing trend. Women are now being digitally undressed without their permission. AI, a technology heralded as transformative, has become the latest tool in a long history of violating women’s autonomy. […]

Shalom Tewobola

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1 year ago

AI Has Weaponized Our Misunderstanding of Consent

My Life In Nollywood: Jide Kene Achufusi

Every week, The Culture Custodian grants you an all-access backstage pass into the lives of Nollywood rock stars. You learn about their fascinating backgrounds, the behind-the-scenes stories, and more. This episode features actor and budding filmmaker Jide Kene Achufusi. Jideofor Kenechukwu Achufusi, popularly known as Jide Kene Achufusi or Swanky JKA, radiates talent and charisma, […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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1 year ago

My Life In Nollywood: Jide Kene Achufusi

“It’s Not Just Nudes”: 5 Nigerians Talk About Life on OnlyFans

The creator platform OnlyFans has become a lightning rod for controversy, primarily due to its association with adult content and the broader societal discomfort with open discussions around sexuality. Yet, beyond the stigma lies a complex digital ecosystem where creators, including a growing number from Nigeria, harness the platform to achieve financial independence, reclaim narrative […]

Alex Omenye

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1 year ago

“It’s Not Just Nudes”: 5 Nigerians Talk About Life on OnlyFans

Floods in Niger: Hundreds Die After Torrential Rains in Mokwa

At least 200 people have died after deadly floods hit the central Niger town of Mokwa on Thursday. Thousands have also been displaced and officials place the missing count at 500. Musa Kimboku told the BBC that rescue efforts have ceased because authorities doubt that anyone can be found alive given the extent of the […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

Floods in Niger: Hundreds Die After Torrential Rains in Mokwa

Is Burna Boy Aiming For Subversion in This Phase?

The past few months have seen Burna Boy steadily ramp up the roll out of his imminent eighth album, No Sign of Weakness, and with four singles leading up to its release, the album feels tangibly close. In the case of albums without sufficient lead singles, speculating about the artist’s direction with the project usually […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

Is Burna Boy Aiming For Subversion in This Phase?

Are Foreign Awards Leaving Nigerian Musicians Behind?

On the 26th of May, South African popstar Tyla beat an all-Nigerian lineup, including Wizkid, Asake, Tems, and Rema, to win the Favorite Afrobeats Artist category at the 51st edition of the American Music Awards. Her win has expectedly stirred a maelstrom of debates and public discourse about her deservedness given that Tyla, while being […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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1 year ago

Are Foreign Awards Leaving Nigerian Musicians Behind?
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