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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

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

5 Things to Expect From Chimamanda Adichie’s “Dreamcount”

Literary circles buzzed with excitement this weekend as Chimamanda Adichie, one of contemporary literature’s most celebrated voices, stepped back into the spotlight. The occasion? The imminent release of Dreamcount, her first novel in nearly 12 years, sparked a whirlwind of high-profile appearances and revelations. The New Yorker published an excerpt titled Chuka, while Vogue captured […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

5 Things to Expect From Chimamanda Adichie’s “Dreamcount”

Ayra Starr Raises Questions About The Limitations of Cancel Culture

Socially conscious internet denizens say that they have the power to mete out justice to erring public figures. They say they can irrevocably deplete the social currency of these transgressors, so much so that they would be reduced to pariahs, outcasts, castaways. Cancellation is the term. To cancel is to render someone an outsider to […]

Chibuzo Emmanuel

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2 years ago

Ayra Starr Raises Questions About The Limitations of Cancel Culture
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