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A Voyage and An Exploration: What An Essay Is

The essayist must take a position: political neutrality is hardly a thing that makes a…

The Return of Arinzo
“The Return of Arinzo” Mistakes Nostalgia for Necessity [A Review]

Beyond cheap thrills, The Return of Arinzo falls apart when treated as part of a…

Skincare
Skin Is Skinning: How Nigeria’s Skincare Culture Became a Movement and a Market

The straw of the thriving skincare business in Nigeria could also be traced to the…

African Producers Accelerator
African Producers Accelerator Unveils 2026 Cohort, Announces New Partnerships at Cannes

With expanded institutional backing and a growing pipeline connecting African producers to global capital, the…

Lisa-Anne Julien
South African Writer Lisa-Anne Julien Wins Africa Prize at 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Lisa-Anne Julien’s win sits within a broader trajectory of increasing recognition for African writers within…

The Yoruba Traitor as Political Construction: A Response to Sam Omatseye’s “The Yoruba Traitors”

Institutionally, it is perhaps best ethical if Sam Omatseye and The Nation pay silence to…

The Game Needs Us
“The Game Needs Us” Review: BNXN and Sarz Reaffirm Their Creative Chemistry on a Cohesive Joint EP

For all of its lofty framing and self-assurance, The Game Needs Us is a well-executed…

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Before You Sign: The Contract Clauses African Artistes Keep Glossing Over

A music contract can still affect  an artiste’s career long after the excitement of the…

Olufunke Grace Bankole
Olufunke Grace Bankole, Stephanie Wambugu Named Finalists for 2026 VCU Cabell First Novelist Award

Olufunke Grace Bankole and Stephanie Wambugu’s inclusion among the finalists reflects the continued presence of…

Efunroye
“Efunroye: The Unicorn” Review: Nollywood’s Most Politically Charged Historical Epic Chooses Devotion Over Truth

The film that genuinely reckons with Efunroye Tinubu will not be able to leave its…