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If you were captivated by the historical drama and intricate power dynamics in “Shogun”, here are seven shows and movies…

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Acarajé, the popular Brazilian street food with a link to African heritage

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Afolayan’s Vision Overwhelmed by Cluttered Plot and Underdeveloped Characters in ‘Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’

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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

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Láńrewájú Adépọ̀jù: A Tribute

Photo sourced from Cambridge University Press. The following text was drafted during a collective effort some years ago to secure…

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5 Nigerian Women Advocating For a More Inclusive Tech Industry

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The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces 2024 Judges Chaired by Chika Unigwe

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The 10th Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA 2024) Nominations List Unveiled

MultiChoice Nigeria has disclosed the full list of nominations for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards…

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Meet Yusuf Ambursa, the poet building a community of emerging young creatives in Northern Nigeria

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Lola Shoneyin is Now Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board

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