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Surnames
Whose Name Do You Bear? The Politics of Surnames and the Erasure of African Women

The erasure of African women through surnames is not tradition, and it is not culture.…

Thunder and Roses
“Thunder and Roses” Review: Eniola Omorinkoba’s Novella Is an Apt Encapsulation of the Nuances of Love & Loving

The overarching message of Thunder and Roses is clear: love is layered, unpredictable, and often…

Afro Nation
Asake, Wizkid, Tyla, Others Set to Perform at 2026 Afro Nation Festival

Afro Nation festival, described as a cornerstone of the global celebration of African music, is…

football
How Malnutrition Undermines African Teams in International Football Competitions

Adequate nutrition during this growth window directly translates into taller, stronger, and more physically resilient…

Rachel Ajisafe
Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025

Rachel Ajisafe received the top award alongside a cash prize of ₦500,000 for her compelling…

I Cry At The Feet of My Other Body
“I Cry At The Feet of My Other Body” Review: Mustapha Enesi’s Debut Collection Confronts Patriarchy and the Loss of Agency

In I Cry At The Feet of My Other Body, Enesi demonstrates not only an…

Madu
Documentary Spotlight: “Madu”

Madu unfolds as an immensely emotional and inspiring story that can be considerably contemplative and…

Afrobeat Rebellion
Fela Kuti Exhibition, “Afrobeat Rebellion”, to Open in Lagos This October

Designed as an immersive journey through Fela’s life, music, and radical politics, the exhibition layers…

Sillerman
Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry Opens Submission for 2025 Edition

The prize winner will receive $1,000 and book publication through the University of Nebraska Press…

NOSC
2026 Oscars: NOSC Confirms No Submission For Best International Feature Film

This marks the third time since 2019 that the NOSC has chosen not to submit…