June/July 2025
5 Books That Read Like Tales by Moonlight
From the story of a troubled treasure hunter to that of a spirit child who chooses to remain in a crumbling world rather than escape to bliss of eternity, the books in this collection will cast a spell on you just like any tale by moonlight. Read More...
On Meeting Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o
Sarah Ladipo Manyika reflects on her relationship with Kenyan literary giant, Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, and coming to terms with the complexities of his life. Read More...
Ghazouani at the Helm
While domestic challenges to Mohamed Ould Ghazouani’s legitimacy dimmed soon after he was re-elected as Mauritanian president last year, his attempt to balance competing external pressures risks reigniting the social tensions that underpinned the original mobilizations against his re-election. Read More...
Black Scholarship in Africanfuturism
Nnedi Okorafor's 'Death of the Author' is significant in imparting agency to its Black readers who want to explore africanfuturism, redefining Black scholarship through science fiction and proving that scientific development does not exclusively lie outside literature or within Western countries. Read More...
The Human Cost of Lagos Demolitions
When the government demolishes the building you live in, your property is not the only thing you lose. You also lose your self. Read More...
Reforming the Lagos Waste Management Ecosystem
The smell of Lagos is far more than a sensory inconvenience; it is a symptom of deeper urban management gaps, waste management inefficiencies, inconsistent policies and citizen irresponsibility. A comprehensive and inclusive approach to waste management is the only way to transform the city into a cleaner, healthier environment for all its residents. Read More...
‘Writers Understand the World in a Transcendent Way’ Hamza Koudri’s First Draft
Algerian writer and author of Sand Rose, Hamza Koudri, wants readers to understand that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to culture: ‘Communities are diverse and what you learn about a specific place does not entirely apply to the whole community… Culture varies with every step you take across time and space, and while it is important to familiarize yourself with the dynamic parts of the country and its past, you shouldn’t take anything for granted.’ Read More...
7 Books That Prove That Nigerians Are Having Sex
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that prove that Nigerians are having sex. From the published accounts of African women on their sex lives to a story with a nuanced portrayal of teenage sexual attraction, the books on this list are all the proof you need that contrary to what many Nigerians would have us believe, they do enjoy a good rumble in the sheets! Read More...
Watching ‘My Father’s Shadow’ in Cannes
My Father’s Shadow, Nigeria’s first-ever official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, takes us on a cinematic journey through Lagos with a father and his two sons—blending nostalgia, political tension and dreamlike storytelling. Read More...
Nigeria Was Once the World’s Largest Palm Oil Producer—What Happened?
Nigeria is the fifth largest producer of palm oil in the world although it used to be number one. Despite being a major producer, its population relies on imported palm oil reflecting a history that saw Nigeria lose the global palm oil market to southeast Asian countries. Read More...
