Culture & Society
We Need New African Architecture
With 600 million people expected to migrate to African cities by 2050, Africa must rethink its architecture as existing approaches have proven inadequate. Read More...
Sonny Okosun and the Paradox of Nigerian Greatness
Sonny Okosun was one of the most beloved artists of his time. However, the singer’s gentle perspective has not always favoured his legacy, hinting at a deeper cultural and societal disconnect. Read More...
Towards a True Nigerian Theatre
As the production and consumption of theatre in Nigeria declines, experts weigh in on its current status and what the future holds. Read More...
A Woman among Women
Flora Nwapa dedicated her life to writing in a period where women writing and publishing were not accorded the same respect as men. This resistance is reflected in her characters, especially Efuru. Read More...
Wrappers of Rivers
In documenting and displaying the intricate cultures of wrapper tying and wrapper wearing in Rivers State, Aleruchi Kinika, the photographer behind the series, ‘Wrappers of Rivers’, says she ‘wanted to tell the story of the wrappers and Rivers people as one.’ Read More...
The Expressive Dimensions of Yoruba Architecture
While the form of Yoruba architecture has changed, the idea of the agbo ilé has not gone away. Read More...
Kampala by Design
Demas Nwoko’s design philosophy stressed the importance of beauty and significant sustainability, a message that travelled beyond Nigeria to Kampala, Uganda. Read More...
‘We Must Rethink Architecture’ Tosin Oshinowo’s First Draft
Nigerian architect and designer, Tosin Oshinowo, believes that, now more than ever, the growing awareness of the climate crisis makes it imperative for architects to rethink building practices: ‘The next generation of practitioners will likely be better equipped than mine, as sustainability is now a fundamental part of their training and practice. With the right encouragement, we can expect to see meaningful change.’ Read More...
The Power of Looking at the Everyday
In her narrative feature debut, Mambar Pierrette, Cameroonian documentarian, Rosine Mbakam, captures life in crisis-stricken Cameroon and the resilience and fortitude that Cameroonian women must embody every day. Read More...
‘The Worst Thing to Tell a Poet Is That There Is No Money in Writing Poetry’ Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto’s First Draft
Nigerian poet and author of ‘The Last Time I Saw My Father’, Chinua Ezenwa-Ohaeto, believes many African stories are underappreciated: ‘The literary landscape is vast, and countless voices and stories have yet to receive the attention they truly deserve. It is not always about a single book but rather the collective body of work from diverse regions, cultures, and languages.’ Read More...
