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Politics of Religion in Northern Nigeria

Sada Malumfashi·June 22, 2025

The failure of populist religious reforms has opened the door to radical religious groups who criticize the state for both poor governance and non-adherence to religious doctrines. This unresolved tension leads to the politicization of Islam. The resulting disconnect deepens ideological divides and leads to continuous social unrest. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

Akwaeke Emezi’s Love Letter to Eastern Nigeria

Edwin Okolo·June 22, 2025

In their sophomore novel, The Death of Vivek Oji, published five years ago, Akwaeke Emezi upends conventions of plot, genre and place to tell a riveting story of how three generations of an Igbo family reckon with the unpredictability of desire and the certainty of death. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria Reading

Nigeria Is No Haven for People With Albinism

Foyin Ejilola·June 22, 2025

For Nigerians with albinism, the greatest burden isn’t their condition; it’s the ignorance and misinformation around it. Widespread education and public awareness is crucial to dismantling the stigma they face daily. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

Does Lagos Have an Architectural Identity Crisis?

Tim Ojo-Ibukun·June 16, 2025

The architectural identity of Lagos is at a crossroads. It got there on the back of urbanization and economic growth. While these major influences have led to remarkable development, they have eroded the spirit of place in Lagos. Is this a problem or an opportunity? Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

Can Nigeria’s Tech Sector Drive Inclusive Growth?

Loba Agboola·June 15, 2025

As Nigeria embraces its digital future, inclusion—not just innovation—must lead. Can this transformation reach all Nigerians or just the privileged few? Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

The Colonial and Capitalistic Legacies of Nigeria’s Skin Bleaching Epidemic

Olabanke Goriola·June 15, 2025

Nigeria has the highest number of people who have used skin-bleaching products, reflecting a phenomenon that is not merely a beauty preference but a symptom of colonial legacies, global beauty standards, and capitalist structures that privilege lighter skin. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

What Is the Place of Nollywood in the World?

Ahmad Adedimeji Amobi·June 15, 2025

As the Nigerian film industry arrives at a crossroads, experts weigh in on its place in the world and what the future holds. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

Nok and Africa’s Disregard for Prehistory

Odafin Odafe Okoh·June 15, 2025

African societies have, over centuries, had to deal with a cleavage of their present from their pasts by foreign powers. In the face of such cultural imperialism, how invested are their leaders in reclaiming Africa’s plundered historical heritage? Read More...

Africa June/July 2025 Nigeria

‘We Must Market Our Stories on Our Own Terms’ Nana Sule’s First Draft

Nana Sule·June 15, 2025

Nigerian writer and author of Not So Terrible People, Nana Sule, says it takes a special kind of grace to find and write about joy as a writer from Africa: ‘I believe writers are very much shaped by the times they live in. Part of our role is to document the world around us, and for many African writers, that means confronting trauma and hardship. It takes a special grace to find and write about joy, honestly.’ Read More...

First Draft Interviews June/July 2025 Nigeria

Queer People Today, You Tomorrow

Ololade Faniyi·June 8, 2025

Every Nigerian is one state decision away from becoming ‘unworthy’ subjects. Yet many Nigerians celebrate when the state punishes queer people not realizing that what is being witnessed is the state testing and perfecting its technologies of removal. Read More...

June/July 2025 Nigeria

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