Culture & Society
5 Books to Put You in the Holiday Spirit
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit. These books celebrate the joy of Christmas, the warmth and chaos of family bonds, and the beauty of love, with some even featuring mouthwatering recipes to inspire your holiday cooking. Read More...
‘I Am Drawn to Stories That Explore the Concept of Home’ Abi Daré’s First Draft
Nigerian novelist and author of The Girl with the Louding Voice, Abi Daré, reveals that writing her latest novel, And So I Roar, demanded a different approach: ‘This time, I allowed myself to embrace the unknown and let ideas simmer between drafts. It was a journey of letting go of immediate expectations and growing comfortable with exploration.’ Read More...
A Poet and His Divine Inquiry
Through a theological lens, Nigerian poet, Pamilerin Jacob, explores the sacred truths of spirituality in his poetry. Read More...
7 Books to Help You End Your Reading Year on a High
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books that will help you end your reading year on a high. These books will help you hit your 2024 reading goals while introducing you to new and captivating stories. Read More...
The Most Compelling Characters Writers Have Encountered in Books
In our past First Draft interviews, we asked leading African writers about the most compelling characters they have encountered in books. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
Reimagining Nigerian Heritage
Our latest issue, Reimagining Nigerian Heritage, celebrates and ruminates on the unknown and underdiscussed aspects of what it means to be Nigerian today. Read More...
Making the Museum of West African Art
Ahead of the official, public launch of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Edo state, set for 2025, MOWAA director Ore Disu discusses her vision for Africa’s most ambitious cultural institution yet. Read More...
The Strange Genius of William Onyeabor
The Nigerian musician William Onyeabor lived an enigmatic life, and his mysteriousness continues to foreground the light his music represents. Read More...
The Endless Life of Onyeka Onwenu
Nigerian pop icon Onyeka Onwenu died earlier this year. With an iridescent career spanning decades, Onwenu’s knowledge of Nigeria’s failings ran as deep as her capacity to imagine and believe in a better Nigeria. Read More...
The Timelessness of Tunde Kelani’s Ṣaworoìdẹ
Tunde Kelani released Ṣaworoìdẹ, the film many consider his best, 25 years ago in 1999 when Nigeria returned to democratic governance. The film continues to address important issues happening in Nigeria today. Read More...
