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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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1 month ago

“Starrgirl”: Ayra Starr Trades Becoming for Being

Why BNXN Deserves More, and Why He Isn’t Getting It

BNXN’s newest single, No Spoil My Steeze was released as a “Christmas gift” to his fans. The snippet had trended for a few days prior, garnering retweets on Twitter and likes on IG. The track, when it arrived, was every bit what it had promised—BNXN is very much in zen mode, floating on an Amapiano-leaning […]

Patrick Ezema

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2 years ago

Why BNXN Deserves More, and Why He Isn’t Getting It

Chiby and Naomi’s Love Story Was Years in the Making

Chiby and Naomi’s love story took the scenic route. Back in 2009, they walked the same school hallways, probably passing each other without knowing they’d one day share their lives. Years later, Twitter brought them back together, where their playful banter and witty exchanges lit up the timeline. 2019 marked the turning point: an event […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Chiby and Naomi’s Love Story Was Years in the Making

Nigerian Lives: Love Made Me Do It 

In the waning days of February, love continues to permeate the air around us. Unlike fear, which paralyzes, anger that blinds, and joy which elevates—love possesses the power to completely rewrite the rules by which we live our lives. The phenomenon is as ancient as humanity itself: people suddenly crossing boundaries they once deemed impenetrable, […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Nigerian Lives: Love Made Me Do It 

Jeriq’s Community Hack Is A Template For Up-And-Coming Artists

Fans wanted to be in the venue before it became dark. Jeriq’s homecoming concert, now an annual event, took place on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Last year, his homecoming concert at Michael Okpara Stadium in Enugu, which drew over 20,000 fans, was a major success. After a week of work, many took to the streets […]

Alex Omenye

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2 years ago

Jeriq’s Community Hack Is A Template For Up-And-Coming Artists

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

MultiChoice, a leading entertainment powerhouse in Africa, announced an increase in the prices of its DStv and GOtv subscription packages, effective March 1, 2025. The company attributes this adjustment to “prevalent economic factors,” making it the second price hike in less than a year. Under the new pricing structure, DStv Premium subscribers will now pay […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

MultiChoice’s Price Hike and the Threat to Nigeria’s Viewing Culture

AFCON’s Prestige Under Question: Why Is Africa’s Biggest Tournament Undervalued?

When Mohamed Salah scored from a well-worked corner routine in Sunday’s crucial  Premier League match, Liverpool took a commanding 11-point lead over Arsenal, edging closer to another title— their first premier league  trophy since 2020. With 25 goals and 16 assists, Salah’s productivity has been  undeniable this season, sparking discussions about his place among the […]

Tobi Ayinde

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2 years ago

AFCON’s Prestige Under Question: Why Is Africa’s Biggest Tournament Undervalued?

My Life In Nollywood: Chuks Joseph 

Joseph has also acted in other Nollywood film and TV projects such as Leaked, “After School Hours”, “Masquerades of Aniedo”, “The Thing About Pain”, “Definitely Not An Angel”, and “Teacher Dorcas”.

Adedamola Adedayo

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2 years ago

My Life In Nollywood: Chuks Joseph 
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