Features and Essays

Celestine Ukwu’s Musical Philosophy: Is This the Sweet Spot of Highlife?

Among the older generation, there is a reverence for the music of Celestine Ukwu, the…

Has the INEC Fufilled All Its Promises?

…what are strong Western democracies doing that we are not doing? How have they been…

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Do Africans Need White Weddings?

What was peculiar in all of the responses to the tweet was that traditional marriage…

Is the Igbo Apprenticeship System Alive and Well?

The itinerant nature of Igbo people have led to the continued spread of the apprenticeship…

“My Move into Singing is Not a Transition,” Pheelz: In Conversation with Afrocritik

By Emmanuel Daraloye Phillip “Pheelz” Kayode Moses started off as the music producer who scored…

From Modeling to Acting, “Dark October”’s Chuks Joseph Charts His Transition to Nollywood

By Seyi Lasisi Film critic, Blessing Chinwendu Nwankwo, in her review of Dark October asked…

What is Fela’s True Legacy?

Fela was no gentleman; he used music as a weapon. He believed in a free…

Branding Beyond Stories: Blessing Abeng is on a Journey to Empowering Africa’s Tech Talents

Blessing Abeng has founded organisations such as Startup Grind Lagos and Einsteinette Limited, a branding…

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Ten Love Songs to Binge on this Valentine

By Emmanuel Daraloye  Valentine’s Day is the official day of love. The excitement for this…

What More Do We Really Need to Know About Mammy Water?

In traditional beliefs, Mammy Water is often shown as a benevolent spirit that bestows riches…