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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

Obasanjo’s Internet – Levi Adewunmi

Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways in which we all use the internet? Obasanjo’s Internet is our interview series where we speak to some of our internet favourites on how they relate to the internet and what it means to them […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Obasanjo’s Internet – Levi Adewunmi

10 Years of Chigozie Obioma’s “The Fishermen”: Why It Still Resonates

In 2015, Chigozie Obioma’s The Fishermen burst onto the literary scene, marking the arrival of a distinct and powerful voice in contemporary fiction. Set in 1990s Akure, Nigeria, the novel follows four brothers whose lives are upended by a madman’s prophecy.  Drawing from Igbo cosmology and biblical allegory, The Fishermen received widespread acclaim, earning a […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

10 Years of Chigozie Obioma’s “The Fishermen”: Why It Still Resonates

Dami and Indiyah’s Romance Continues to Blossom Beyond the Villa

The Love Island couple have stood the test of time and survived the challenges that often come with life outside the villa. Their relationship on the show was a rollercoaster, initially hitting it off but facing a dramatic Casa Amor recoupling where they both returned with new partners. That moment gave Love Island viewers one […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Dami and Indiyah’s Romance Continues to Blossom Beyond the Villa

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi’s Undeniable Love

Music star Mr Eazi and fashion icon Temi Otedola have been couple goals since they went public with their relationship in 2017 with a cheeky hard launch posted on Mr Eazi’s  Instagram account. The couple met at one of DJ Cuppy’s gigs in London, where they were both there supporting the budding DJ. From polite […]

Damilola Oyeleke

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2 years ago

Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi’s Undeniable Love

Is Nigerian Music Embracing Violent Culture?

In a way, this unspoken creed of non-violence in rap is a testament to Hip-Hop’s enculturation into Nigeria, and a marker of the contextual differences between the genre as practiced here and its American origins. It is also a function of the demographic that major Nigerian rappers have been culled from—older, university-educated men often converted from the 9-5 workforce or with demonstrable businesses on the side.

Patrick Ezema

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2 years ago

Is Nigerian Music Embracing Violent Culture?

Beyond Yemi Alade’s Cultural Attire At the Grammys

In an NPR interview, Yemi Alade described herself as a vessel for culture, effortlessly connecting with languages—even those she doesn’t fully understand. Throughout her career, she has proudly represented Africa through both her music and fashion, and the 2025 Grammy Awards were no exception. Nominated for Best African Music Performance for her single Tomorrow, Alade […]

Shalom Tewobola

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2 years ago

Beyond Yemi Alade’s Cultural Attire At the Grammys
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