Nigeria Archives

The Geo-Politics of Identity Has a New Witness

Adesiyan Oluwapelumi·August 4, 2024

The Gathering of Bastards by Romeo Oriogun is an urgent and immersive book, ushering readers into a contemplative experience on belonging to self, community, and the ecosystem of the world. Read More...

August/September 2024 Best of 2024: Essays Nigeria Reading

African Beauty

Oyindamola Depo-Oyedokun·August 3, 2024

Now more than ever, Nigerian women are embracing natural hair and deviating from Eurocentric beauty standards; but not without resisting negative stereotypes and frequent derogatory remarks. This story is not just about hair but about African pride and heritage, resilience, passion and love. Read More...

August/September 2024 Best of 2024: Essays Nigeria

A Tale of Two Economies

Chukwuyemisi Isichei·August 3, 2024

What can we learn from Nigeria’s economic decline and South Africa’s relative economic stability? Read More...

August/September 2024 Nigeria

Yusuf Maitama Tuggar (Left), Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President Bola Tinubu (Right). Source Ref: FLICKR. Collage by THE REPUBLIC.

Tinubu’s Nigeria Is Smiling Abroad but Suffering at Home

Gbọ́láhàn Adébíyì·August 1, 2024

Why the Tinubu government’s foreign policy must be re-tuned to domestic needs. Read More...

August/September 2024 Nigeria

Shots from ‘On The Streets’ Documentary. ONTHESTREETSDOC / IG. Collage by THE REPUBLIC.

A True Portrait of Queer Nigerian Life

Bolaji Akinwande·July 30, 2024

Filmmaker and queer rights activist, Olaide Kayode Timileyin, on what it takes to make an authentic Nigerian queer documentary. Read More...

June/July 2024 Nigeria

The Untamed Brilliance of Tems

Chukwudi Ukonne·July 29, 2024

Born in the Wild is the latest chapter in Tems extraordinary story of resilience, growth and creative freedom—a testament to the undeniable force of her artistry. Read More...

June/July 2024 Nigeria

How Should One Read a Poem?

Eniolá Abdulroqeeb Arówólò·July 29, 2024

A persistent flaw in contemporary Nigerian poetry is that many poets perceive criticism as hate. Despite the well-founded critiques from literary critics pointing out defects in contemporary Nigerian poetry, these critiques are often met with resistance. Read More...

June/July 2024 Nigeria Reading

The Disappointing Downturn of Foreign Direct Investment in Nigeria

Toni Olajide·July 28, 2024

Nigeria, once Africa’s top foreign investment destination, has fallen from grace. Is there a way forward? Read More...

June/July 2024 Nigeria

‘There Is No Flawless Artist’ Emmanuel Esomnofu’s First Draft

Emmanuel Esomnofu·July 26, 2024

Music journalist and author of ‘The Songs of Jos’, Emmanuel Esomnofu, is interested in writing about creators whose influence extends beyond Lagos: ‘It is a purposeful mission to de-centre the city in Nigerian music discourse, as people seem to think our musical history begins and ends with Lagos.’ Read More...

First Draft Interviews June/July 2024 Nigeria