Features and Essays

Eight Female-devoted Blogs Owned by Women in Africa and the Diaspora

…many feminists have given their voices on different platforms, especially online, on Twitter and other…

A Tribute to a Titan: Oba Lamidi Ọláyíwọlá Àtàndá Adéyẹmí (1938-2022)

One thing many knew about the Aláàfin was his deep love for beautiful women. Oba…

Blogging is Playing a Big Role in the Spread of Fake News in Africa

Between 2006 to 2011, the number of blogs globally grew from 35 million to 181…

Aside From Trend and Business, is There More to the “Period Package” Conversation?

When an organisation, like the said company, chooses to take matters as such into consideration,…

Nudity in Nigerian Music Videos: A Simple, Growing Trend, Or an Absolute Necessity for Sales?

The question remains still as to the extent to which nudity increases viewership for music…

Young African Adults Are Now Choosing to Wait Longer Before Getting Married

This came days after the Nigerian maverick rapper, M.I Abaga, announced his engagement to the…

Should African Artistes Begin To Look Beyond the Grammys?

After Burna Boy’s win of the same category, in 2021, it was a historic moment…

Why South Africa is Attracting Foreign Filmmakers

As far back as 2012, Chronicle, a hit Hollywood movie, was filmed in South Africa…

What Happens When Social Media Becomes the First Resort in Emergencies?

The attack reportedly led to the death of eight persons, with some passengers still unaccounted…

African Feminine Identity, and the Recent Rise of the Afro Hair Culture

There is now an upsurge in the number of black women who grow out afros.…