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A Worthy Heir to Purple Hibiscus

Edwin Okolo·May 5, 2024

In his debut novel, Blessings, Chukwuebuka Ibeh uses the unique tableau of the Nigerian boarding school experience to explore the complexities of loving, accepting and outgrowing one’s biological and chosen family. Read More...

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Birdwoman

'Pemi Aguda·May 5, 2024

‘Why are they screaming? Felicity raises an arm to clear the smoke in front of her face. But her arm doesn’t rise. Instead, feathers flap.’ An excerpt from ’Pemi Aguda’s short story collection, Ghostroots. Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria Reading vol8-no2

‘All Writing Is Re-Orchestration’ Kéchi Nne Nomu’s First Draft

Kéchi Nne Nomu·May 3, 2024

Author of ‘The Resilience of Nigerian Writing’, Kéchi Nne Nomu, has been reading science writings and creative nonfiction lately: ‘I think the world of science and the literary world need to meet more often. I like books or texts where that interaction is happening.’ Read More...

April/May 2024 Best of 2024: First Draft First Draft Interviews Nigeria

The Rap-Centric Philosophies of Illbliss

Emmanuel Esomnofu·April 28, 2024

The rapper, iLLBLISS, embodies the pristine elements of Hip-Hop. Across his music and imagery, there’s a unifying sense of consciousness which has been hard wrought, emerging from decades of deliberate work and positioning. On his twelfth album, his quintessential themes are reflected through an expanding personal palette, a masterclass in telling profound stories. Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria

A Man, a Church, and the Exploitation of Vulnerable Congregations

Adenike Fapohunda·April 28, 2024

While he was alive, Prophet TB Joshua paraded himself as the second coming of Jesus Christ. Following his death, accusations of physical and sexual abuse by him on his congregations were reported in what is becoming a pattern amongst some religious leaders in Africa. Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria

Call for Editorial Interns Join The Republic as an Editorial Intern

The Republic·April 25, 2024

The Republic is hiring Editorial Interns to join our Lagos team. Apply by 17 May 2024. Read more. Read More...

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A Principle for the New Nigerian Criticism

Ancci·April 21, 2024

Because we aim to interest the Nigerian public in literature with literary criticism, our language should not be as private and subversive as the language of the writers whose works we aim to demystify. Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria Reading

Nigeria Now and the Art of Protest

Favour Olajide·April 21, 2024

As Nigerians face economic and social challenges, it is important that they express their grievances through protests. However, certain groups have resorted to a different form of ‘protest’, which is used to water down the legitimate concerns of the people. Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria

Aya Care’s Sudden Fame

Victoria Audu·April 14, 2024

After going viral on social media, the women-led team at sanitary pad provider, Aya Care, found themselves at the centre of a renewed discussion about menstrual hygiene in Nigeria. What did this attention mean for their future growth? Read More...

April/May 2024 Nigeria

End NYSC Already

Doyin Olagunju·April 14, 2024

The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) began as a conciliatory post-war programme aimed at nation-building. But now, it is a softer, but no less punitive drafting system with adverse consequences on young people and Nigeria’s finances. Read More...

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