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power
Why Nigeria Still Can’t Find Its Balance of Power

It is quite ironic that a lot of Nigerians complain and languish under the current…

World Cup
Africa’s 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Explained: Standings, Withdrawals, and the Playoff Route

Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Algeria, Ghana, Cape Verde, South Africa, and Senegal have all…

Nollywood
Nollywood and Its Complicated Relationship with the Oscars

Whether or not an Oscar ever comes, Nollywood’s challenge is to chart a path that…

Wale Davies
“Creators Have Been Blessed With An Opportunity To Start Conversations”: Wale Davies on Writing “My Father’s Shadow”

“I think the main thing that I want to convey with any work that I…

Fuji
“Fuji” Review: Adekunle Gold’s Sixth Album Honours Fuji’s Legacy With Modern Sensibility

For all the reverence and cultural gravitas the album title suggests, Fuji isn’t a full-bodied…

Zuma International Film Festival
2025 Zuma International Film Festival to Spotlight Nigeria’s Creative Power and Global Influence

Zuma International Film Festival emphasises cinema’s expanding role in shaping perception, strengthening cultural diplomacy, and…

animation
Animating Africa: Inside the Rise and Realities of African Animation

Experiences vary across the continent, but the perspectives of these animators and filmmakers provide valuable…

LagosPhoto Biennial
African Artists’ Foundation Announces Inaugural LagosPhoto Biennial, Set for October 2025

The programming will expand across four venues in Lagos and Ibadan, presenting a mix of…

talking stage
Neither Here nor There: The Talking Stage as Nigeria’s New Relationship Culture

The talking stage, in all its messiness, is Nigeria’s new relationship culture. Neither here nor…

My Father’s Shadow
2026 Oscars: UK Submits Akinola Davies Jr.’s “My Father’s Shadow” for Best International Feature Film

The situation highlights a recurring irony in African cinema: that some of the continent’s most…