Is Ibrahim Traoré the Pan-Africanist Africa Needs?
In a period of dwindling pan-Africanism, Ibrahim Traoré has risen as one of Africa’s most favourite leaders, raising questions about whether he represents a new breed of pan-Africanism. Read More...
The Recalibrated Presidency of Brice Oligui Nguema
In April 2025, Brice Oligui Nguema was formally elected as president of the Gabonese Republic. Two years on from the coup d’état that overthrew the Bongo dynasty in August 2023, is Nguema’s presidency a genuine political overhaul or more of the same? Read More...
7 African Writers and the Books You Would Never Guess They Own
In our latest First Draft interview, we asked seven African writers, including Ike Anya and Nikki May, about the books on their bookshelves that might catch people by surprise. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
5 Books to Read After Femi Otedola’s ‘Making it Big’
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books to read after Femi Otedola’s memoir, 'Making It Big'. From books that chronicle the journey of successful businessmen to those that provide insights into the African business world, our recommendations will help you understand what it takes to build a successful business in Africa. Read More...
How America Determines Nigerian Fuel Prices
President Donald Trump’s tariff strategy and push to recalibrate the dollar has affected global capital flows, especially economies tethered to the dollar system. In Nigeria’s fuel sector, this manifests as dollar hegemony meets subsidy removal and state retreat, giving rise to a new private monopoly. Read More...
What Happened to Temi Dollface?
Much has been said about Temi Dollface, the creative multitasker and musical pioneer who challenged stereotypes about what was possible for women in the Nigerian music industry. Yet, the most common refrain is that she was an artist before her time. Read More...
Tinubu’s Rough Road to the 2027 Elections Post-Buhari’s Death
The death of former president Muhammadu Buhari has put President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in a precarious political position where he risks losing the support of the north, which can cost him re-election in 2027. Read More...
How ‘Defending African Values’ Masks a New Colonization
The Christian supremacist groups defending ‘African family values’ are heirs of the forces that destroyed Africa’s traditions of gender diversity, communal kinship and spiritual practices. Their campaigns today are not a defence of culture, family or sovereignty, but a second wave of colonization. Read More...
The Weight of Duty
Azubuike Obi writes about the passing of his father and the weight of trying to step into his shoes as expected by society. Read More...
In Nigeria, to Err Is Human, Unless You Are Poor or a Woman
Untruth, injustice and the Nigerian way. A lesson in the difference between a ‘human’ connected Nigerian man and the everyday Nigerian/woman as reflected in the Ibom Air and Comfort Emmanson debacle. Read More...
