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The Termite Colony
“The Termite Colony” Review: Ike Okonta’s First Novel Bears Witness to the Making of Nations

The Termite Colony does not restrict itself to the Nigerian problem; Ike Okonta casts his…

Billboard
Who Shapes Our Narratives?: Afrobeats, Billboard, and the Barometers of Success in African Music

To recalibrate the balance of cultural authority, African music publications must be adequately resourced and…

Kunle Afolayan
Kunle Afolayan Signs Deal with Benin Republic to Boost West Africa’s Film Industry

Kunle Afolayan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Benin to…

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…

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…