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Umjolo: The Gone Girl
“Umjolo: The Gone Girl” Review: Fikile Mogodi’s Debut Feature Lacks Substance

Umjolo: The Gone Girl is another addition to Netflix’s growing list of underwhelming African films.…

The legacy of loss
The Legacy of Loss | Nonfiction by Damilola Olaniyi

You will find yourself longing for home, the rowdiness, the chaos and the antiseptic smell…

Yankari Game Reserve
What Is the State of Nigeria’s Natural Parks and Game Reserves?

The Yankari Game Reserve is arguably Nigeria’s most well-known wildlife and forest reserve but stories…

Online dating scams
Counting the Losses of Online Dating Scams: How Victims Can Find Trust Again

For online dating scam victims, the urge to venture into the world looking for love…

Swangz All Star, Vol. 1
“Swangz All Star, Vol. 1” Review: Swangz Avenue’s Album Redefines Uganda and East Africa’s Place in Global Music

Swangz All Star, Vol. 1 is an album that doesn’t just reflect Ugandan and East…

Loose Cannon review
“Loose Cannon” Review: Olisa Eloka’s Short Film Is a Reminder of War’s Devastating Consequences

Loose Cannon seeks to evoke a deeper understanding of personal losses suffered during wartime. By…

The Black Stars of Ghana
Can the Black Stars Defy the Odds and Qualify for AFCON 2025?

If the Black Stars fail to qualify, it would mean an end to the nation’s…

Aké Arts and Book Festival 2024 Press Conference
Finding Freedom: Aké Arts and Book Festival Returns with a Focus on Diverse Voices

This year’s Aké Arts and Book Festival will be held at Bon Hotel in Ikeja…

Good Guys Finish Last
Good Guys Finish Last | Fiction by John “Penwielder” Ebute

Tunde loved you, and his mistake was making that love too obvious. It was too…

Dutty Love
“Dutty Love” Review: Fave Captures the Paradoxes of Love In Sophomore EP

Dutty Love leans into the complexities of toxic love and modern relationships, but they’re conveyed…