Features
Edward’s Diary: Meet the Barber Who Rates His Job 100/10
Featured on this episode of the Creative Diary is a barber and content creator from Lagos, Nigeria. Edward Joseph ventured into the hair industry six years ago and has expanded…
A Miscellany of Art: Soul and Afro-folk in Contemporary Nigeria
In the complex fabric of Nigeria's cultural landscape, a unique fusion of…
Breaking the Silence: Hidden Struggles of Male Mental Health and Suicide
Annually, suicide claims the lives of over 800,000 individuals worldwide. Suicide disparities…
Faith Gbadero — Art as an exploration of faith, identity, and objective self-expression
Nigerian artist Faith Gbadero represents a new breed of young artists of…
10 Performance Poets From Northern Nigeria Who Have Graced the TEDx Stage
Recently, we have seen the rise of TEDx events occurring most often…
USA
Confirmed
0
Death
0
UK
Confirmed
0
Death
0
France
Confirmed
0
Death
0
The Latest
A Local Literary Club Is Raising the Next Generation of Writers in Kano
A few meters on the main road that runs from the district head’s palace to the historic sales point in…
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…
Erhu Kome on Indie Publishing and the Quest for Entertaining African Stories
The 10th edition of The Platform welcomed acclaimed speculative fiction writer Erhu Kome, an Urhobo author renowned for her dynamic…
From Show Dem Camp to My Father’s Shadow: Wale Davies’ Multidimension
Wale Davies is not in a hurry when he talks about himself. He knows the weight of memory, how easily…
Lawrence Oyor is the Gospel Artist of the Year
We are undoubtedly in a time when the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats and pop dominate Nigerian music charts. There is,…
Iman Mohammed on the Comfort of Style and the Style of Comfort
In this edition of The Lane, we step into the world of Iman Mohammed—a fashion icon, runway star, and the…
Why Is the Internet Surprised? Is Temi Otedola Supposed to Take Her Husband’s Name or Not?
There are weddings—and then there are weddings that rewrite the cultural script. In 2025, Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi managed…
Timileyin Okunlola Writes Through Pain That Cannot Be Undone
Herein, Timileyin Okunlola discusses her poem, "Straits" Your poem "Straits…" powerfully describes a sudden and life-changing loss. What inspired you to…
We Will Live Again review: Chukwuemeka Famous’ Haunting Portrait of Religion and Ruin
Some novels arrive like whispers; others break into your consciousness and refuse to leave. Chukwuemeka Famous’ We Will Live Again…
Spoken Word Artist Elraj on Identity and the Creative Space
In this episode of The Lane, spoken word artist Elraj talks about his artistic journey and shares personal insights into…