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The Interior and Emotional Connections of African Poetry

Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto·November 17, 2024

The latest African Poetry Book Fund chapbook box set, Kumi, contains ten chapbooks by nine African poets. This collection rousingly reveals the inescapable realities of human existence through contemporary African poetry. Read More...

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A Bold Debut in Diasporic Filmmaking

Yinka Adetu·November 17, 2024

In her debut film, Yam and Egg, Emily Nkanga set out to tell a story beyond familiar narratives, focusing on the emotional and mental struggles of migrants as they face loss and adapt to life abroad. Read More...

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Lagos According to Six Great Musicians

Emmanuel Esomnofu·November 17, 2024

In No Love in Lagos, Show Dem Camp and The Cavemen give a resounding nod to the future of Afropop against the brazen, rich musical backdrop of Lagos. Read More...

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‘Poems That Tell Good Stories Are Hard to Forget’ Oyindamola Shoola’s First Draft

Oyindamola Shoola·November 15, 2024

Author of Face Me I Face You and co-founder of Sprinng, Oyindamola Shoola, is committed to creating a space where African writers can grow, thrive, and be celebrated for their unique contributions: ‘Sprinng was founded in 2016, inspired by the challenges my co-founder, Kanyinsola Olorunnisola, and I faced as young African writers. We recognized the limited support and resources available for writers on the continent. This gap often forces writers to seek opportunities abroad with limited resources to support them.’ Read More...

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7 Books Funnier Than a Front-Row Seat at a Comedy Show

Ìjàpá O·November 14, 2024

In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that are funnier than a front-row seat at a comedy show. From the story of the childhood of one of Africa’s foremost comedians to a biting satire about the Nigerian society, these books will certainly make your belly rumble with laughter. Read More...

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The Curious Presence of Russian Flags in African Protests

Adeleke Ogunnoiki·November 10, 2024

Did the waving of the Russian flag by some Nigerian protesters during the 2024 #EndBadGovernance protests mirror Moscow’s soft power in Africa? Read More...

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The Semantics of Nigerian Misogyny

Gabriella Opara·November 10, 2024

Nigeria is harming its women with its disregard for their rights and by promoting incel culture and gender-based hate crimes. Read More...

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What the VAPP Act Repeal Means to Women, Activists and Survivors

Esohe Iyare·November 10, 2024

On 9 July 2024, a bill to repeal and reenact the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act passed its second reading at the National House of Assembly. Nigerian women analyze this Bill through personal and collective histories on what it could mean for the fight against gender-based violence. Read More...

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Why Do African Governments Fear Peaceful Protests?

Favour Olajide·November 10, 2024

In the past year, a series of protests have occurred in Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, and Tanzania. The responses of the governments of these countries were very similar, reflecting aggression, violence and fear. Read More...

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