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Praise Odigie Paige
In Conversation: Praise Odigie Paige Reflects on Migration, Memory and Artistic Trajectory in “Birdie”

“[This film] is about a chapter of Nigerian immigration history that is incredibly underexplored and…

Blood Ties
“Blood Ties” and Other Poems | By David Agyei-Yeboah

Blood Ties Grandma washes a piece of my cloth that is stained with blood  …

Colonial Lagos
Understanding Colonial Lagos: Seven Books to Read

All seven books that I have included here cast a solid light on colonial Lagos.…

Eniola Bolaji
Eniola Bolaji Becomes First African World No. 1 in Women’s SL3 Para-Badminton

Eniola Bolaji’s achievement places the BFN ahead of other federations under the National Sports Commission…

Hybrid
“Hybrid” Review: Shoday’s Artistry Solidifies on Debut Album

The consistent throughline across Hybrid is Shoday himself and the strength of his vocal work. …

Alive Till Dawn
“Alive Till Dawn” Review: Star Power, Genre Risk and Nollywood’s Innovation Myth

Alive Till Dawn is competent enough to be watchable, ambitious enough to signal intent, but…

Afrocritik
Afrocritik to Publish Inaugural Annual Report on Africa’s Creative Landscape

Structured as a multidisciplinary, essay-driven compendium, the report will explore the year’s most significant developments…

love songs
Why Have Nigerian Pop Love Songs Lost Their Emotional Depth?

A cursory survey of the most popular love songs from the past decade reveals a…

sync licensing
How Sync Licensing Works and Why It Matters for Nigerian Artistes

Sync licensing is one of the few revenue streams where the income is not only…

east africa
The Long Retreat of East African Conscious Music

At a moment when politics presses hardest on daily East African life, the music that…