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The Nigerian Manosphere and the Rise of Incel Culture
How incel culture on Nigeria’s social media contributes to the increasing rate of femicide in the country. Read More...
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The Women Rescuing Yobe From Violent Extremism
In 2018, Dapchi, Yobe State, was thrust into global headlines after Boko Haram terrorists abducted 110 schoolgirls. Today, women in the community are leading grassroots efforts to counter radicalization and build peace, transforming their roles from victims to protectors. Read More...
Why Nigerian Pop Music Needs Dwin, The Stoic
In Master of Ballads, Dwin, The Stoic crafts a poignant love story, masterfully blending balladry, indie folk, rock and Afropop. The album not only reaffirms his artistry but also advocates for a more expansive and inclusive mainstream sound. Read More...
What Does Political Progress Mean for Nigerian Women?
While many countries have successfully increased female representation in governance through legally binding quotas, Nigeria remains resistant, masking inaction with policy jargon and superficial interventions. Read More...
Why Nigeria’s Financial Sector Needs Feminist Reforms
Despite visible strides in gender diversity within Nigeria’s financial sector, deep-rooted systemic inequalities persist, undermining genuine progress. Addressing these challenges requires moving beyond surface-level metrics to implement transformative policies that foster true inclusivity and equity. Read More...
Babangida and the Politics of Memory
Wale Lawal unpacks ex-military ruler Ibrahim Babangida’s spin on history, A Journey in Service, the cracks in Nigerian activism and the silent collapse of intellectualism in Nigerian universities. Read More...
The New Realpolitik
In a deal between Tinubu’s Nigeria and Trump’s America, Trump wins. Tinubu might win too. The Nigerian people will not. Read More...
Can Nigeria’s Centre Hold?
With the establishment of regional commissions, is Nigeria inching close to true federalism or witnessing the failure of the current governance system? Read More...
On Being a ‘Feminist Human’ in an Anti-rights Era
In an era of accelerating anti-rights movements, our feminist liberation depends not on narrowing the gates of belonging, but on dismantling the very logic of exclusion that has been weaponized against all women. Read More...
Netflix Decommissions and the Future of Nigerian Filmmaking
To reduce overreliance on foreign streaming services like Netflix, the Nigerian film industry must prioritize investment in local distribution and a commitment to quality. Read More...
