Features and Essays

Five West African Women Folk Musicians That Might Just be Worth Knowing

…despite several centuries of fusing other western genres, such as RnB, Hip-hop, and so on,…

The Hyena Men of Nigeria: A Threat to Nature and Human Life?

As a child, Jahun recalls that he watched his father tame several hyenas, an animal…

Nollywood’s Sexist Tropes and the Stereotypical Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Nigerian Movies

One would think that with all the progress that has been made culturally, the femme…

Why Do People Still Fall Prey to Ponzi Schemes Amidst Warning Signs?

In 2011, Russian Sergio Mavrodi launched the MMM Global Ponzi scheme that had subsidiaries in…

Have we Reached the Long-awaited Meeting Point of Politics and Religion?

Recently, about 2,500 Islamic clerics known as the Ulamas, who are believed to be deep…

Live Performance Culture: How Has the Trio of Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido Fared?

Would 9ice, Khaligraph Jones, Sauti Sol, Cassper Nyovest or any of the musical mavericks that…

Beyond a Name Change, the Need for a Full Nigerian Prison Reform

Most of the prisons in use today were built during this era, and as you…

Scores and Original Soundtracks: Nollywood’s Untapped Goldmine?

Music in film is a vital contributor to its success. It aids the free flow…

Weighing the Cost of Gambling in Africa: Sports Betting in Nigeria

To acquire more patrons, bet companies in Nigeria have struck partnerships with stakeholders in the…

Eight African Women Filmmakers Breaking the Bias

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku International Women’s Day is upon us again, with “Break the Bias”…