When Nigeria Happens
Jason Jacobs
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Features & Essays

Social Media, Narcissism, and the Craze for Validation
Is the Society Hindering Heterosexual Men From Forming Stronger Friendships?
Gender Constructs Are No Basis For Moral Judgement
Freedom for Religious Proselytism
One Year After “End SARS” Protest, Police Brutality Still Looms
Is Beyoncé Wrong in Appropriating African Culture?

Interviews

Film & TV

“City Hustlers” Review: Asuelime’s Underwhelming, Starstruck Version of Mike Ezuruonye’s “Lagos Real Fake Life”
The American King Review: Hail! United States of Africa and Its American King Called Akon
“Cake” Review: A Nollywood Culinary Rom-Com That Can’t Quite Figure Out the Right Recipe
Upcoming Film and TV Projects from Netflix Naija
Upcoming Film and TV Projects from Nigeria’s Top Directors
Free but Unequal: A Review of African America

Music

Major League DJz & Major Lazer Crystallises Recent Successes With “Piano Republik” LP 
Major League DJz & Major Lazer Crystallises Recent Successes With “Piano Republik” LP 
Brucy Radebe's “The Grace Encounter Vol. 2” is a Seal on her Singing Prowess
Brucy Radebe’s “The Grace Encounter Vol. 2” is a Seal on her Singing Prowess
Chike and Oxlade Enthrall Fans on “Spell” Remix Music Video 
Valerie Omari Tugs Heartstrings with Cohesive Heartbreak Tales on “Closure” EP
Navy Kenzo’s “Most People Want This” LP is a Fine Tribute to Love and Sex
Yinka Advocates for Love in “Let’s Get Romantic”

VIDEOS

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Books

Culture

Fashion

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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Met Gala
What Africa Wore to the Met Gala 2025: Fashion, Symbolism, and the Limits of Black Dandyism
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2025 Grammy
Bold, Regal, and Stylish: African Artistes at the 2025 Grammys
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Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week
10 African Fashion Events to Watch Out for in 2025
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Sports

Explainers

Fiction & Poetry