July 2022

Embracing the Multitude Names and a Philosophy of the Fluid Self

Ìjàpá O·July 18, 2022

Most cultures treat names as an important aspect of identity, which would be a good thing except that it invariably fails to centre the individual in the process. Read more. Read More...

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‘The Book Controls You’ Chinelo Okparanta’s First Draft

Chinelo Okparanta·July 15, 2022

Novelist, Chinelo Okparanta’s debut novel was gentle. Her next one will be unflinching. Read our interview. Read More...

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A Less Glamorous Remake Review: ‘Glamour Girls’ (2022)

Tomisin Awosika·July 14, 2022

Although the Glamour Girls remake may seem to appeal to a newer audience, in establishing its glamour, much of the story is lost. Read more. Read More...

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We Cannot Eat Our Cake and Have It The Unnecessary Expanse of Nigeria’s Wheat Economy

Ayoola Oladipupo·July 13, 2022

It is essential to understand the history of wheat consumption in Nigeria in order better to understand the rising demand for wheat flour in Nigeria. Read more Read More...

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‘I Weigh the Value of Voicing My Disagreement’ Leena Koni Hoffmann’s First Draft

Leena Koni Hoffmann·July 8, 2022

Sociologist and researcher, Leena Koni Hoffmann, thinks informal rules and institutions are the ‘glue that hold society together’. Read our interview. Read More...

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In the Mould of Aminu Kano Rabiu Kwankwaso and the Kwankwassiya Movement in Kano

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja·July 7, 2022

Nigeria's 2023 elections might provide the strongest opportunity for former minister, senator, and governor, Rabiu Kwankwaso, to assert his claim as the rightful heir to Kano’s most illustrious son. Read more Read More...

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The Bellwether State What Ekiti State Can Tell Us About the 2023 Election

Adekunle Adewumi·July 6, 2022

The manner in which Ekiti’s June 2022 governorship election unfolded could foreshadow Nigeria's 2023 presidential election. Read more Read More...

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‘A Symbol of Hope’ 120 Years After It Was Stolen, Germany Is Returning Ngonnso’ to Cameroon

Tomisin Awosika·July 5, 2022

The Ngonnso’ statue is a female goddess statue that was stolen from the ancient Nso’ Kingdom in northwestern Cameroon. Read more. Read More...

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‘Writing Is a Journey’ Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou’s First Draft

Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou·July 1, 2022

International relations academic, Folashadé Soulé-Kohndou, thinks African governments are starting to negotiate better terms with more powerful countries. Read our interview. Read More...

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Month: July 2022