Yahuza Bawage

12 Articles

How BOBAFEST is Inspiring a New Narrative for Borno

In November 2022, Sa'id Sa'ad, an international journalist and writer, initiated the Borno Books and Arts Festival (BOBAFEST) in Maiduguri,…

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In Zimbabwe, 41-Year-Old Nompilo Nkomo Is Painting with Her Toes

In the vibrant city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, resides the remarkable artist Nompilo Nkomo, a 41-year-old painter whose talent knows no…

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Glory Solomon Survived Body Shaming, She Now Champions Body Positivity in Fashion

Glory Solomon, a dynamic fashion designer and writer, resides in the bustling city of Jalingo, Taraba, Nigeria. With an unwavering…

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Northern Nigeria’s Young Female Creators Shaping a Fresh Narrative on TikTok

The emergence of TikTok has sparked endless conversations in northern Nigeria where young women are found selling assumed immoralities on…

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Digitizing and Sustaining the Cultural Traditions of Kano Through a Food Festival

The ancient city of Kano over the years has grown to be one of the leading global commercial hubs in…

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These Cultural Activists are Leading a Cause through Arts Gatherings

The rise of literary festivals has given voice to various pressing African social issues, from creativity and language to identity…

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Gombe: A Rising Literary Star In Northern Nigeria

Through the wind of time, for close to a decade, the Northern Nigeria creative industry has grown wider than one…

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The Artist Meeting Increasing Demand for Architectural Painting in Northern Nigeria

Architectural paintings play a vital role in shaping the places we inhabit. They are not merely decorative, but rather an…

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10 Performance Poets From Northern Nigeria Who Have Graced the TEDx Stage

Recently, we have seen the rise of TEDx events occurring most often in different parts of the world. So here…

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Dike Chukwumerije’s Made In Nigeria Poetry Show Inspired My Patriotism

The Made-In-Nigeria Show is a Spoken Word production by Nigeria’s foremost performance poet, Dike Chukwumerije. The show takes the audience…

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I am an Educated Fulani, Why Do People Think I am a Terrorist?

The Fulani tribe (Fulbe) is one of the largest ethnic groups widely spread across the West and Central African regions.The…

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Creativity beyond geography: A conversation with Sa’id Sa’ad

Sa’id Sa’ad is a Nigerian storyteller, poet and spoken word artist from Maiduguri. He is the 2018 Peace Panel Short…

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