Eniola Emmanuel
How Josiah Ransome-Kuti, First Nigerian to Record an Album, Pioneered Nigerian Gospel Music
Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, grandfather to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, was a formidable figure whose influence on Nigerian music…
Dream Count review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Fragments of the Female Self
Dream Count is not the sweeping saga of Adichie’s acclaimed Americanah or the generational epic of Half of a Yellow…
Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism Unveils Inaugural Shortlist for 2025 Award
The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is proud to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the…
Biodun Stephen’s “Unclaimed” Ushers in New Era for Nollywood Thrillers
Nollywood continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with films that delve into complex human experiences. A prime example…
Jumia Delivery vs. Konga Logistics: A Business Owner’s Guide to E-commerce Fulfillment in Nigeria
For any business operating in Nigeria's burgeoning e-commerce landscape, efficient logistics are the backbone of success. Jumia and Konga, the…
The Essentials: In Memory of Literary Colossus Ngugi wa Thiong’o (1938 – 2025)
The literary world pauses to mourn the passing of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, a Kenyan intellectual and dissident whose profound impact…
Kehinde Wiley’s A Maze of Power – Rabat Exhibition
Walking into A Maze of Power at Rabat’s Mohammed VI Museum (opened 15 April 2025), one is immediately struck by its…
Harvard Resists Trump Administration’s Pressure on DEI, Faces Funding Freeze
In a significant clash between academia and federal authority, the Trump administration has imposed a $2.2 billion freeze on Harvard…
Social Media Erupts Over ‘Inadequate’ Charges in Fatal Hit‐and‐Run of Bumpa Co-Founder Adetunji Opayele
Adetunji Opayele, the 31‐year‐old co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on 4 March…
Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes of emotional distance, loss, and personal transformation. The…
Netflix Unveils ‘Pop the Balloon LIVE’ with Yvonne Orji at the Helm
In a bold bid to shake up the dating show scene, Netflix has announced a live reimagining of the viral…
Studio Ghibli’s ‘Princess Mononoke’ Returns to Cinemas with Stunning 4K Restoration
Studio Ghibli's revered 1997 film, Princess Mononoke, has undergone a meticulous 4K restoration and is set to captivate audiences once…
Nigerian Traveller Alma Asinobi Completes Seven-Continent Journey in 71 Hours
Alma Asinobi, a 26-year-old Nigerian travel content creator, has achieved a remarkable feat by visiting all seven continents in just…
Saratoga Water Goes Viral as Fitness Influencer Ashton Hall Sparks Social Media Frenzy
Saratoga Spring Water has recently experienced a significant surge in popularity, largely due to a viral video by fitness influencer…
ID Cabasa Reimagines ‘Bere Mi’ with Zlatan and TI Blaze: A Modern Twist on a Classic Sound
Following the success of the reimagined versions of afrobeats classics Photocopy (which featured Vector and 9ice), and Olufunmi (which featured…