Culture & Society
Idris Elba and the Reification of Things Fall Apart
News of Idris Elba starring in the screen adaptation of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart has generated mixed opinions. These opinions have raised questions about why works of fiction are often treated as real, rather than imitations of reality. Read More...
‘I Love a Messy Romance’ Maame Blue’s First Draft
Ghanaian writer and author of The Rest of You, Maame Blue, says her debut novel, Bad Love, was inspired by own dating experiences at the time of writing: ‘I wanted to explore how first love shapes who we are for everyone else we meet afterwards, and what it means to navigate a relationship for the first time.’ Read More...
7 Books Every True Romantic Should Read
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of books every true romantic should read this Valentine’s season. These books are sure to reward you with all the lovey-dovey emotions. Read More...
Jeriq’s Onitsha Gospel
Jeriq’s music acts as a reminder that there’s an established path to success, and by choosing to make the music he does, the artist may just be the most prolific preacher to the Igbos in this decade. Read More...
Setting Forth from Ebrohimie Road
The producer and director of Ebrohimie Road: A Museum of Memory, Kola Tubosun, discusses the making of the documentary and the significance of the setting to Nobel Laureate, Wole Soyinka’s life. Read More...
Jelili Atiku’s Dance of Justice and Sacrifice
Though Atiku’s art confronts external issues, it is more an art that demands inwardness, reflection, and contemplation of what we are, what we want, and what we want our world to be. Read More...
What Is in a Yorùbá Name?
In her second collection, Ceremony for the Nameless, Theresa Lola explores the significance of names and naming in Yorùbá culture. Read More...
25 New Books by African Authors to Expect in 2025
2025 promises exciting new book releases from African authors such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Abdulrazak Gurnah, Laila Lalami, Ben Okri, Siphiwe Gloria Ndlovu, and more. Read the full list of books to expect this year. Read More...
The Books 10 Writers Think Everyone Should Read From Their Countries
In our past First Draft interviews, we asked leading African writers to share the books from their countries that everyone should read. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
Why Nigerians Love Agony Aunts
For a while now, agony aunt columns in Nigerian media have offered Nigerians some of the most convenient routes for addressing intimate and societal issues, and navigating the complexities of relationships and cultural norms. Read More...
