November 2022

An Illuminating Vision of Black Wealth Review: ‘Riches’ (2022)

Afoma Dike·November 30, 2022

The 2022 series, Riches, casts a new light on the varied, complicated and even expected roles that typically surround the kind of generational wealth that many in the Black and African community often aspire to. Read More...

News October/November 2022

Cyber Ready Africa’s Response to Growing Cyber Threats

Osaye Ajari·November 29, 2022

Despite steep losses suffered across Africa to cyber threats, spending towards the prevention of future cyber-attacks on the continent has not risen to meet the need for greater protection. Read More...

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Expensive Money Is Money-Spraying the Problem?

Ayoola Oladipupo·November 27, 2022

Money-spraying is not the problem and should be seen not as the lack of national pride but as a display of cultural pride: a cherished tradition that shows deep respect and appreciation for the power of music and dance. Read More...

Best of 2022 Nigeria October/November 2022 vol6-no3

‘Writing Is a Grind; It Won’t Always Be Exciting or Magical’ Desola Olaleye's First Draft

Desola Olaleye·November 25, 2022

Nigerian writer, Desola Olaleye, wants people to understand that fighting for the restitution of African cultural artefacts is not a misplaced priority. Read More...

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Shielding the Spirit of a Continent An Existential Argument for the Restitution of African Cultural Heritage

Desola Olaleye·November 24, 2022

The struggle for the restitution of Africa’s artefacts from Western museums reflects the necessary undoing of imperial domination. It is not merely political but also existential—it is a fight for the spirit of Africa. Read More...

Africa Best of 2022 October/November 2022 vol6-no3

Recurring Repatriations What Has Been Done With Abacha’s Recovered Loot?

Afoma Dike·November 22, 2022

According to the statement issued by the US Department of Justice, this latest tranche of repatriated funds brings the total amount of repatriated funds in this case to approximately $332.4 million. But what has been done with the millions that have already been repatriated to the Nigerian government by the US? Read More...

News Nigeria October/November 2022

Blurring Boundaries, Embracing Chaos Reimagining Health to Counter Violent Extremism

Natasha Chilambo·November 22, 2022

Attempts at analysis and resolution of the Boko Haram insurgency are often rooted in peace and security discourse. But what if we centred mental health discourse in dealing with violent extremism? One organization has been asking and answering this question. Read More...

Nigeria October/November 2022

‘Like Most People I Am Simply Exhausted by Politics’ Helon Habila’s First Draft

Helon Habila·November 18, 2022

Nigerian novelist, Helon Habila, whose debut novel, Waiting for an Angel, was published 20 years ago says his writing is shifting from the political towards domestic life: ‘my attention is shifting more towards domestic issues: family, race, and so on... I am more concerned with the meaning of what it means to be a Black person in this world—a Black father, a Black son, a Black daughter, wife.’ Read More...

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Has Anything Changed? The Gender Politics and Policies of COP26 and COP27

Hillary Essien·November 17, 2022

Though both COP26 and COP27 have seen various initiatives—from travel funds to mentorship networks to enhance women’s participation in climate action—overall progress remains inconsistent and slow as richer countries tend to fall short of their financial promises. Read More...

Africa October/November 2022 vol6-no3

Navigating Misconceptions Can Contemporary African Music Escape ‘Afrobeats’?

Kathleen Anaza·November 16, 2022

From the implications of Billboard’s new ‘Afrobeats US’ category to the Afrobeats crossover records with Afro-descendant artists, Afrobeats may not be the catch-all label or lens we asked for, but it’s the one being used to describe the new wave of African music. Read More...