Explainers, analyses, and essays on government policies, and political trends and movements around the continent
My Father’s Shadow is a personal, semi-autobiographical exploration of the Davies brothers. It’s charged as an attempt to make sense of the absence that shaped their formative years.
4 weeks ago
Despite his embattled situation, writing Wizkid off is a bit premature, he still has a huge fanbase and the talent to command rave reviews from critics.
1 month ago
To open 5ive, the poet Alhanislam recites a spoken-word commentary on the album and the man behind it. It feels a little pretentious, rooted in the same idea that drives artists to label every new project their deepest and most personal work yet. Yet some of it does have grounding in real-life events. Alhanislam hails […]
2 months ago
If you’ve been even remotely active online, the words Achalugo and Odogwu have likely crossed your path, either directly or embedded in brands like Piggyvest’s marketing materials. Perhaps you’ve also encountered the lavish praise hailing Love in Every Word as one of 2025’s cinematic masterpieces, or declarations that Omoni Oboli has revolutionized NollyTube. If we […]
2 months ago
Before online streaming platforms were available in Nigeria, one of the major sources of entertainment accessible to Nigerian households was cable television. For a few hours a day, families were gathered together to catch the latest episodes of whatever enthralling show had piqued their interests. When Africa Magic was founded in 2003, it quickly became […]
2 years ago
Seth Onyango, bird story agency Fintech giant, Flutterwave has overcome legal challenges that threatened to cripple an ambitious growth strategy that made it the darling of venture capitalists internationally. “After considering all the facts presented to this court, as well as my earlier ruling on the agency’s request for withdrawal of this suit, the […]
2 years ago
by Bonface Orucho, bird story agency Suicide prevalence rates in Africa are the world’s highest, estimated at 11 people per 100,000 per year, against a global average of 9 per 100,000 people, according to the World Health Organization’s estimates. While African countries have undertaken a range of efforts to provide mental health support, including […]
2 years ago
Milan, Italy, with its winding streets and vibrant atmosphere, is a favored holiday destination for travelers. Its iconic dish, risotto alla Milanese, is a culinary delight that lures tourists from around the world. But beyond its several wonders, Milan takes pride in its football culture, exemplified by the two legendary clubs, AC Milan and Inter […]
2 years ago
Shaka ILembe, a South African historical epic series set in the 18th century, is based on the origin and making of the legendary Zulu king Shaka kaSenzangakhona, also known as Shaka the Zulu. Shaka reigned over the Zulu kingdom from 1816 to 1828, during which the kingdom experienced warfare and territorial expansion. References to the […]
2 years ago
You could scarcely escape the Madam Koi Koi ghost stories if you attended a Nigerian secondary school in the ‘90s and aughts. Several versions of the story exist, no doubt down to Chinese whispers, a common symptom of urban legends. In one version, Madam Koi Koi, a schoolteacher known for wearing red heeled shoes and […]
2 years ago
Since the beginning of Ballantine’s True Music, the brand has played a crucial role in supporting underground entertainment and talent. To support local scenes, Ballantine’s introduced the True Music Fund – a £100,000 grant, split between 10 music-centric entities and collectives who are uplifting their local communities. As well as receiving £10,000 to execute a […]
2 years ago
Step into a gripping alternate universe full of unexpected twists across East London in this must-read alternative ending to Top Boy
2 years ago
