Afoma Dike, Author at The Republic

Bloodshed and Ballot Boxes ‘Gangs of Lagos’ (2023) Review

Afoma Dike·April 6, 2023

Beyond the surface themes of friendship, family ties and betrayal, Gangs of Lagos takes a closer look at thuggery and politically affiliated gang culture in Nigeria, exploring the country’s historically overlooked backstories. Read More...

April/May 2023 Nigeria

What Does Chatham House Have to Do With Us? Why Nigerian Politicians Continue to Speak at Chatham House

Afoma Dike·January 30, 2023

Where children stand in policy is reflective of a government’s priorities even to the adult citizens who legitimize their power. Introducing civic education was the right step towards creating political awareness among children, has it accomplished its goal? Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria Nigeria Decides 2023 Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays vol7-no1

Who Was Kenneth Onwuka Dike? Remembering the Father of Modern African Historiography

Afoma Dike·December 17, 2022

For Kenneth Onwuka Dike, history was a tool not only useful for discovering the past but also for planning the future. Dike is recognized for countering the Western claim that Africa lacked history because African societies relied on oral tradition as opposed to written records. Read More...

December 2022 Nigeria

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

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

African Legend Dillibe Onyeama (1951-2022)

Afoma Dike·November 14, 2022

Dillibe Onyeama whose works include Nigger at Eton (1972), African Legend (1984) and The Joys of African Humour (2000), has died aged 71. The author of 28 books, Onyeama was celebrated for his bold writing style and his unflinching determination to reflect the truth of his experiences in his memoirs and novels. Read More...

News Nigeria October/November 2022

From ‘Flexing’ to Federal Charges Hushpuppi Has Been Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison

Afoma Dike·November 9, 2022

A US District Court has sentenced Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, ‘Hushpuppi’, to eleven years and three months in prison. Hushpuppi’s is the tale of Icarus. But a contributing factor to the wind beneath his artificial wings was the largely unconditional acceptance and support that he gained from his almost cult-like following of over two million people on Instagram. Read More...

News Nigeria October/November 2022

Illuminating Lenses When Nlele and MOMA Held Three Photography Workshops in Lagos

Afoma Dike·November 4, 2022

On 03 November 2022, the Nlele Institute and the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) jointly organized three workshops in Lagos, spotlighting Nigerian photographers and artists. Panelists discussed the expanding role of African photography. Read More...

Africa Nigeria October/November 2022

COP Returns to Africa Have the Wrong Chickens Come Home to Roost?

Afoma Dike·October 27, 2022

Regardless of Egypt’s motivations or whether or not COP 27 is ‘African’, the vast majority of the consequences wrought by the climate crisis, are. Africa, therefore, needs to confront the crisis head-on. Read More...

Africa October/November 2022 vol6-no3