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‘My Favourite Nigerian Story Would Be One Told Through Food’ Ayoola Oladipupo's First Draft

Ayoola Oladipupo·January 20, 2023

Nigerian writer, Ayoola Oladipupo, is currently working on a collection of essays on food culture in Nigeria. Read this interview. Read More...

December 22/January 23 First Draft Interviews Nigeria vol7-no1

Can the Elections Be Postponed?

The Republic·January 19, 2023

Can the 2023 General Elections be postponed? Read More...

December 22/January 23 Elections 101 Nigeria

Separating Fact from Fiction Navigating the Information Disorder Sector in Nigeria Ahead of the 2023 Elections

Tijani Abdulkabeer·January 18, 2023

An increasing appreciation for the challenge of ‘fake news’ has led to more investment in fact-checking. But, in a very contentious election, this could be the difference between a peaceful transfer of power or violent post-election scenario. Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria Nigeria Decides 2023 Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays

A Myopic Perception of Non-Western Music The ‘Global Music’ Category at the Grammy Awards

Zainab Kuku·January 18, 2023

The Recording Academy needs to review and redirect how they categorize non-Western musical practices and cultures. To start, more award categories could be introduced to reflect the diverse range of Black music across the world. Read More...

Best of 2023: Essays December 22/January 23 Nigeria

Big Brother as a Window Into Nigerian Politics Why Do We Respond to Reality TV and our Elections so Differently?

Afolabi Adekaiyaoja·January 16, 2023

The voting pattern and culture seen on Multichoice's Big Brother offers insight into the Nigerian psyche and our approach to popularity contests. It allows us to examine the traits prevalent on the Nigerian political landscape and our response to them. Read More...

December 22/January 23 Nigeria Nigeria Decides 2023: Essays

The Artist-Philosopher Keeping Up With My Sister, KemKem

Funmi Lijadu·January 15, 2023

Olukemi Lijadu, or ‘KemKem’ is a DJ, philosopher and the creator of the 2022 experimental film, Guardian Angel. She’s also my older sister and throughout my life, I have watched her bloom into the incredible, multidisciplinary hybrid creative that she is today. Read More...

December 22/January 23 International Women's Day - Culture Nigeria

Holiday Reading The Best Books to Gift a Loved One This Christmas

Peace Yetunde Onafuye·December 22, 2022

Every year, choosing the ideal present for our families and friends becomes more challenging closer to the festive period. This is a reminder that books can be the best gift to give a loved one. Read More...

December 2022 Nigeria Reading

From Surviving to Thriving Building a Culture of Innovation in Nigeria

Otobong Inieke·December 21, 2022

Nigerians have developed a positive global reputation for their contributions to innovation across business, science and technology. Unfortunately, this innate spirit of innovation rarely thrives within Nigeria. The Imagine Nigeria report by the UNDP and the Nigerian government explores the strategies and steps that can be implemented to empower innovators and entrepreneurs to institutionalize this culture of innovation locally. Read More...

December 2022 Nigeria

What’s Your Benin Bronze Zodiac? If Benin Bronzes Were Zodiac Signs

The Republic·December 21, 2022

Which Benin Bronze are you based on your Zodiac sign? Check our interactive to find out! Read More...

December 22/January 23 Interactives Nigeria vol6-no3

‘Them Never See Me Coming’ The Captivating Rise of Asake’s Music

‘Joba Ojelabi·December 20, 2022

On the 8th of February 2022, Nigerian rapper, Olamide, announced the signing of Asake to his YBNL record label. Since then, Asake has captivated the entertainment industry through a mix of his eccentric style and his eclectic music. Read More...

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