Features and Essays

A Raised Hand in Greeting Left Unanswered
The Obscured Realities in Shegun Oseh’s Smokescreen Images

A keen observer would notice that much of Shegun Oseh’s work is the conscious artistic…

gambling
The Complex Relationship Between Football and Gambling

However, the growing influence of betting companies in the sport makes it harder to maintain…

NYrobi BookFest
NYrobi BookFest 2025: Exploring the Shifting Currents of Kenyan Literature

Future editions of the NYrobi BookFest may hold greater promise for the new generation of…

NollyTube
Nollywood Needs NollyTube, But Does NollyTube Need Our Brains to Be Turned Off?

Nollywood needs NollyTube, regardless of the merits and demerits, or the sustainability of YouTube as…

creatives
10 Young African and Black Personalities Redefining the Creative Space

While influencers chase the spotlight, these creatives are building legacies, one original idea at a…

Adetutu David Collins
The Abstract Motions in Adetutu David Collins’ Art

Adetutu David Collins’ work, whether digital or acrylic media, are instances of abstract expressionism whose…

leadership
Chinua Achebe’s “The Trouble with Nigeria” Revisited: Is Nigeria’s Trouble Still Rooted in Poor Leadership?

The real question is, are our leaders putting Nigeria first? Are they patriotic enough to…

Mabel Segun
A Father’s Daughter Goes Home: The Illustrious Life of Mabel Segun

We can say the father’s daughter played her part, and played it how she knew…

protest music
Why Is There a Dearth of Protest Music in Nigeria Today?

The reality is that politically charged music today struggles for mainstream oxygen because of the…

intellectual property
It’s 2025 and We Still Don’t Understand Intellectual Property in Kenya

In Kenya’s vibrant music scene, copyright infringement has become a pressing concern, affecting artistes’ rights…