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Features & Essays

Nigerian Literature
The Endless Work of Culture Positioning: The Challenge for Nigerian Literature
Slave Trade
Recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Crime Against Humanity Should Lead to Repair
Afrobeats
The Paternity Test of Afrobeats
Sef Adeola
An Artist of the Times: A Retrospective Review of Sef Adeola
KFCB
KFCB’s Notice and The Problem With The Film and Stage Plays Act
South Sudan
Why the Crisis in South Sudan Does Not Need Another “Peace Agreement”

Interviews

Perliks
How Perliks Became Nigeria’s Most Story-Driven Music Video Director
Kalu Oji
AFRIFF 2025: In Conversation With Kalu Oji and Okey Bakassi, Writer-Director and Lead Actor of “Pasa Faho”
Alexander Nderitu
“Nairobi Is a City Where Literature Thrives”: In Conversation With Alexander Nderitu, Africa’s First Digital Novelist
Vincho Nchogu
BFI London Film Festival 2025: In Conversation With Vincho Nchogu and Josh Olaoluwa, Director and Producer of “One Woman One Bra”
Wale Davies
“Creators Have Been Blessed With An Opportunity To Start Conversations”: Wale Davies on Writing “My Father’s Shadow”
Oyin Olugbile
“I Write Because I Have to Tell the Story”: In Conversation With Oyin Olugbile on Her Nigeria Prize for Literature Shortlist, “Sanya”

Film & TV

Crocodile
Tribeca Festival 2026: Pietra Brettkelly and The Critics’ “Crocodile” Turns a Nigerian Filmmaking Collective Into A Story of Hope
Dian Weys
Tribeca Festival 2026: In Conversation with Dian Weys on “Vultures”, Capitalism, and Moral Responsibility in the Aftermath of Violence
Ìwé Àlà
“Ìwé Àlà: An Ojude Oba Story” Review: Adeoluwa Owu Captures the Ojude Oba Beautifully But Surrounds It With a Story That Can’t Keep Up
Saïd Hamich Benlarbi
In Conversation with Saïd Hamich Benlarbi on His Cannes-Selected Docu-Drama, “In Search of the Grey Bird with Green Stripes”
Mohammed Taher
Tribeca Film Festival 2026: Mohamed Taher Talks Fatherhood, Vulnerability, and the Conversations We Avoid in “32B”
African films
10 African Films About Brotherhood and Male Friendship

Music

Map of Her Shadow
“Map of Her Shadow” Review: Anaïs Cardot Dazzles Softly on Sophomore EP
Before The Morning Light
“Before The Morning Light” Review: Johnny Drille Expands His Prowess on New Album
Wisdom Ihekwuaba
The Sound Behind the Moment: How Wisdom Ihekwuaba and Azuka Olie Shaped Ossy Brown’s London Performance
4 Da Streets
“4 Da Streets!” Review: Uncle Waffles and Royal MusiQ Connect With Amapiano’s Roots on New Collaborative Project
DJ
Who Are the DJs Really Soundtracking the Everyday Lives of Nigerians?
The Game Needs Us
“The Game Needs Us” Review: BNXN and Sarz Reaffirm Their Creative Chemistry on a Cohesive Joint EP
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VIDEOS

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Books

The Man With Two Heartbeats
The Paradox of Choice in MaryAnn Ifeanacho’s “The Man With Two Heartbeats”
The Shipikisha Club
“The Shipikisha Club” Review: Mubanga Kalimamukwento’s Book Is a Mosaic of Motherhood and Deferred Dreams
African literature
The Year So Far in African Literature: Talking Points of the First Quarter of 2026
BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories
“BackHomeAbroad and Other Stories” Review: Immigrant Realities Convene in Pede Hollist’s Collection of Stories
piracy
The Ethics of Knowledge and the Difficult Conversation Around Book Piracy in Africa
Ike Okonta
“The Situation in Africa Today Is So Urgent”: Ike Okonta on Fiction, Journalism, and Diagnosing the Nigerian Condition

Culture

Nigeria
Nigeria’s Class Problem and the Nepotism Debate
Skincare
Why African Men Are Finally Embracing Skincare
Marriage
To Sacrifice for Love: A Case for the Beauty of Marriage
crime reporting apps
Can Crime Reporting Apps Increase Police Responsiveness in Africa?
wife vs mom
The Misogyny of “Wife vs. Mom” Hypotheticals and Why We Must Retire Them
African languages
Do African Languages Come From the Same Place?

Fashion

AMVCA

AMVCA 2026: The Best Celebrity Red Carpet Looks of the Night

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Met Gala

Met Gala 2026: How African Celebrities Showed Up on Fashion’s Biggest Stage

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Grammy
2026 Grammy Awards: How African Celebrities Brought the Fashion Heat to the Red Carpet
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AMVCA
2025 AMVCA: How the Stars Lit up the Night With Style
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AMVCA Cultural Day
10 Celebrities Who Slayed the 2025 AMVCA Cultural Day
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Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards

Sports

Unity Cup
Unity Cup 2025: New Squads, Old Rivalries, One Cause
athletes
Why Are East Africa’s Best Athletes Competing for Other Countries?
CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations
The 2025 CAF U-20 Africa Cup of Nations: Competition Review, Standout Players, and Finals Preview
Basketball Africa League
Basketball Africa League Season 5: Race for the Playoffs
Diamond League
African Excellence at the 2025 Diamond League
gambling
The Complex Relationship Between Football and Gambling

Explainers

Cold chain storage technology
Examining the Role of Cold Chain Storage Facilities in Reducing Nigeria’s Post-harvest Losses
A cross-section of African album covers
The Art Behind the Music: Why Album Covers Matter
A cross-section of albums utilising an album rollout
The Power and Essence of Album Rollouts
AI Voice Cloning Scams
AI Voice Cloning Scams: How to Protect Yourself
African Basketball
African Basketball in Paris: South Sudan and Nigeria Face Formidable Olympic Hurdles
Understanding Music Marketing Beyond Publicity Stunts: A Guide for African Artistes

Fiction & Poetry

two poems
Two Poems | By Tukur Ridwan
The Dreamer | Short Story By Ornguze Nashima Nathaniel
“Life’s Daunting Stare” & “Home As A Symbol Of Nostalgia” | Poems By Ewurama Tawiah Welbeck
The Spaces Between Stars | Short Story By Adédoyin Àjàyí
two poems
“Knitting Grief” & “Conversations” | Poems by Pleasant Nneoma Stephen
two poems
Two Poems by Salihu Muhammad Ebba