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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

Decades After, Awele and Tony Elumelu’s Love Is Still Waxing Stronger

Renowned Nigerian businessman, Tony Elumelu and his wife, Dr. Awele Vivien Elumelu, a distinguished medical professional, share a relationship that exemplifies love, partnership, and shared purpose. Their marriage, which has lasted over three decades, is built on mutual respect and a common vision for empowering others through business and philanthropy. Tony and Awele met in […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

Decades After, Awele and Tony Elumelu’s Love Is Still Waxing Stronger

Does Nollywood Need The Support of the Nigerian Music Industry?

Stakeholders and critics of Nollywood have always stirred conversations around what needs to be done for the development of the industry. These conversations, driven by passion and a sense of commitment, often project factors such as improved storytelling, remuneration of industry workers and strategic collaborations for global positioning. There is also, among other setbacks, the […]

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

Does Nollywood Need The Support of the Nigerian Music Industry?

Burna Boy’s Album Rollout Is A Breath of Fresh Air

If you had referred to Burna Boy’s current album rollout as masterful or exemplary in 2019, there’s a good chance that you’d have been met with contemptuous sneering. The reality, however, is that the Afropop landscape today is radically different. Top labels struggle to break new acts or roll out songs and projects successfully. Leading […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

Burna Boy’s Album Rollout Is A Breath of Fresh Air

The Ogbanje Mythology and African Spirituality in “Water Girl”

Like many filmmakers, Kanaga’s style is a reflection of his experiences—with the use of American English and Igbo serving as a testament to his Nigerian roots and American influences. The talented filmmaker and actor was born and raised in Lagos before moving to the United States where he made his directorial debut with The Hail Mary, the first all-black-lead-cast film made in Montana.

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

The Ogbanje Mythology and African Spirituality in “Water Girl”

From Khartoum to Sundance: The Journey of a Sudanese Documentary Team

Anas Saeed, Rawia Alhaj, Ibrahim Snoopy Ahmad, Timeea Mohamed Ahmed, and Phil Cox recently premiered Khartoum, their documentary film, at the World Cinema Documentary Competition section of the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. A concise documentary, Khartoum is a diary of the psychological, physical, and architectural effects the ongoing war in Sudan between the Sudan military […]

Seyi Lasisi

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2 years ago

From Khartoum to Sundance: The Journey of a Sudanese Documentary Team

Isoken and Kevin’s Love Story Is A Cross-Continental Journey

The 2017 Nigerian romantic comedy-drama Isoken, written and directed by Jade Osiberu, tells the love story of Isoken, (Dakore Akande), a workaholic who tries to navigate societal expectations and her desires. The film explores themes of cultural pressure, racial stereotypes, and the search for true love. Isoken’s love story begins with an unexpected romance with […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

Isoken and Kevin’s Love Story Is A Cross-Continental Journey

Shalewa And Mohammed’s Imperfect Love Story Is A Lesson For Real Lovers

Nigerian web series Skinny Girl in Transit (SGIT) presents several captivating relationships, but one of the most intriguing is the love story between Shalewa, played by Sharon Ooja, and Mohammed, portrayed by Timini Egbuson. Their relationship is a compelling mix of romance, conflict, and personal growth, making them one of the most beloved couples in […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

Shalewa And Mohammed’s Imperfect Love Story Is A Lesson For Real Lovers
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