February 2021

‘Writing is Mostly Editing.’ Grey Atanda's First Draft

Grey Atanda·February 26, 2021

Author of ‘The Measure of Our Lives’, Grey Atanda, wishes they had understood Chinua Achebe’s works sooner. ‘…not getting it crippled my own writing. If I had gotten Things Fall Apart earlier, I think, I would be a much better writer.’ Read More...

February/March 2021 First Draft Interviews

Too Foreign to Vote Diaspora Voting: Where Naija Might Carry Last

Muzz Muhammad·February 24, 2021

The #EndSARS protests saw young Nigerians united toward a common goal: putting a definite end to police brutality in Nigeria. Read more. Read More...

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Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa

Charles Besidonne·February 22, 2021

According to the largest clinical trial registry in the world, out of 3,500 COVID-19 clinical trials, only five are ongoing in Nigeria. Read more. Read More...

February/March 2021 Special Focus: COVID-19

‘I Believe in a “Supranatural” Writing Process.’ Edwin Chege’s First Draft

Edwin Chege·February 19, 2021

Author of ‘The Case for Colonial Reparations’, Edwin Chege, believes in a ‘supranatural’ writing process, ‘that ideas should flow easily and freely.’ ‘Writing often involves an ethereal, otherworldly process of tapping into some consciousness that is greater than the self.’ Read our interview. Read More...

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‘We Just Want to Live’ Youth and the #EndSARS Protests

Zainab Onuh-Yahaya·February 15, 2021

The #EndSARS protests saw young Nigerians united toward a common goal: putting a definite end to police brutality in Nigeria. Read more. Read More...

February/March 2021 Special Focus: #EndSARS

‘Every Word Has a Function.’ Chinonye Otuonye’s First Draft

Chinonye Otuonye·February 12, 2021

Associate editor at The Republic and author of ‘Anti-Racism Beyond the West’, Chinonye Otuonye, believes ‘Editing isn’t simply about taking away words or sentences and adding new ones.’ ‘It’s ultimately about structure and clarity.’ Read our interview. Read More...

February/March 2021 First Draft Interviews

Create Knowledge Join The Republic as a Full-Time Editorial Assistant (Digital Publishing)

The Republic·February 10, 2021

We're hiring a full-time editorial assistant to support our Lagos team with digital publishing. Apply by 28 February 2021. Read More...

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Lessons in Mutualism 50 Years of Sino-Nigerian Relations

Oreva Olakpe·February 10, 2021

After 50 years of formal diplomatic relations, what should Nigerians look out for in Sino-Nigerian relations going forward? Read more. Read More...

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‘Great Writers Develop Themselves.’ Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede's First Draft

Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede·February 5, 2021

Editor at The Republic and author of ‘John Mugufuli’s Baby Fever’, Christopher Olaoluwa Ogunmodede, believes great writing emerges from practice. ‘Just like leaders are made, not born, great writers develop themselves. Or at least, great writing is a skill that can be taught.’ Read our interview. Read More...

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‘Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!’ Our Readers Reflect on the #EndSARS Protests

The Republic·February 3, 2021

If the government we have elected to safeguard our lives and property won’t put an end to police brutality, who will? Read more. Read More...