Nigerian Music’s Disturbing Cult Ties
When Fela Anikulapo-Kuti said “Music is a weapon of the future,” he must not have known that his countrymen would take the message too literally.
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When Fela Anikulapo-Kuti said “Music is a weapon of the future,” he must not have known that his countrymen would take the message too literally.
1 month ago
The United States, through its Department of State, has permitted the exit of non-emergency US government employees and family members from the U.S. Embassy, Abuja, and Nigeria in general, through a Travel Advisory Update issued on April 8, 2026, on the Department’s website. According to the release, the US Department of State mentioned that the […]
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On February 25, 2026, Jami set a new heptathlon Nigerian national record with an astonishing 5,871 points.
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Transport workers across parts of Guinea-Bissau, including the capital Bissau, began a strike on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026. This followed a government decision to raise fuel prices in response to the US-Iran conflict, setting the stage for major disruptions in daily transportation. The strike disrupted movement in at least three locations. In Gabu, the country’s […]
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The Great Lakes Creative Producers Lab (GLCPL) is now officially accepting applications for its 2026 edition. Founded in 2021 by Aftales Film Hub (Kenya) and Kiasi Productions (Uganda), the GLCPL was built to address a critical gap in the African film ecosystem by providing structured, high-level producer training that bridges creativity and industry practice. The […]
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The Nigerian government’s culture of helping terrorists escape accountability is not new.
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Voters in the Republic of Benin are preparing to head to the polls this Sunday. The country stands at a point that, on paper, should signal democratic continuity: a sitting president completing his constitutionally mandated tenure and handing over power through an election. Yet, as the campaign draws to a close, that tidy narrative is […]
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Last week, INEC derecognised the current leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), sparking fierce reactions from the party and public alike.
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