James Melbin
Immigration Becomes an Unmaking in Salmah Salam Oiza’s Foreign in a Long-Familiar Leap Year
In modern Nigerian culture, the “Japa” story is typically framed as a binary: success or tragedy. Salmah Salam Oiza’s debut…
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 consume personal well-being, Lynda Ndubuaku, lifestyle enthusiast and…
Why Amaka Azie Interviewed Her Daughter to Write Her New Novel
In this edition of The Lane, novelist Amaka Azie opens a window into the tender and tumultuous world of The…
Revisiting NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Winning Story, Hitting Budapest
NoViolet Bulawayo's "Hitting Budapest," the powerful and evocative short story that first won the Caine Prize for African Writing in…
How Idoma Tales Became Ochoche Agada’s Poetic Muse
In this edition of The Lane, Moveee sits down with poet Ochoche Agada, whose collection Conversations with Midnight charts an…
The Making of a Crime Writer: Derek Somto Nwokoye on the Books That Made Him
In this edition of The Lane, Moveee welcomes debut crime novelist Derek Somto Nwokoye, tracing the literary and cinematic journey…
I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body review: Mustapha Enesi’s Ode to Endurance
In his striking debut collection, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body and Other Stories, Mustapha Enesi turns…
What the Museum of West African Art Launch Means for Global Cultural Redefinition
The recent unveiling and impending grand opening of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, marks…
Nigeria and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties Through Creative Industry Exchange
In a bid to strengthen their bilateral relationship, Nigeria and Brazil are focusing on the vibrant creative industries. A high-level…
Architects of Vision: How Young Curators are Navigating Nigeria’s Art Landscape
This story references discussions held during the 8th edition of Moveee's monthly live culture panel, The Platform, which features Theo…
Aishat Adesanya’s Exploration of Grief and Resilience in “Funerals & Firecrackers”
The fifth edition of The Platform features Aishat Adesanya discussing her short story collection, Funerals and Firecrackers, published by Witsprouts…
EbonyLife Place London is About to Open as a Beacon for African Creativity in the Heart of the Capital
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to make waves in the UK’s cultural landscape with the launch of EbonyLife…
The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize
The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched "The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize," inviting storytellers to…
Five Years On: When Will Mo Abudu’s Netflix Adaptation of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Be Released?
In June 2020, Netflix announced a multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media, aiming to bring African stories…
How Doechii Transformed Rejection into Grammy Glory
Did you know that Doechii – now hailed as the “Swamp Princess” – was once shown the door from her…