Month: October 2025
Gabriel Jideonwor on Building a Thriving Community for African Artists
From curating art in a tiny studio in Ikorodu, Gabriel Jideonwor has…
A Nigerian Book Club Founder on Why Trauma Reading is Good for the Soul
In an age where the relentless pace of adult life threatens to…
Exploring ‘Poetry in the Time of Crisis’ at KAPFEST 2025
Kano, Nigeria: It’s Friday, September 12, 2025; the sun had just risen…
Why Amaka Azie Interviewed Her Daughter to Write Her New Novel
In this edition of The Lane, novelist Amaka Azie opens a window…
Olayinka Stephen Aragbada is Fascinated by Frozen Moments
Nigerian visual artist Olayinka Stephen Aragbada opens up about his creative journey,…
The Peoples of Nigeria is Reviving Diversity through Illustrated Storytelling
One of the most effective ways to preserve a culturally diverse and…
Paperworth Books Rolls Out Chimeka Garricks’ Classic and Amaka Azie’s Debut
Paperworth Books will headline the literary month of October with two major…
Revisiting NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Winning Story, Hitting Budapest
NoViolet Bulawayo's "Hitting Budapest," the powerful and evocative short story that first…
Greasy Tunes Lagos Hits High Note: Afrobeats, Food, and Culture Thrive Three Days In
Three days after its vibrant launch, Spotify's "Greasy Tunes Café" pop-up in…
The Quiet Rebellion: What Does Asa, Beautiful Nubia, and Brymo Have in Common?
For the longest time, the sonic adrenaline of Afrobeats overwhelmingly dominates the…
Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
The Witsprouts Project has announced Rachel Ajisafe as the grand winner of…