Culture & Society
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...
Eating With Buchi Emecheta
Motherhood and food through Buchi Emecheta’s The Joys of Motherhood. Read More...
The Fragile Beauty of Northern Architecture
An exploration of traditional northern Nigerian architecture takes you into Zaria City, where you experience centuries-old tradition and the march of modernity. Through the eyes of a traditional builder, a modern-day architect, and everyday residents, you learn about the meaning of these historic buildings and the issues threatening this rich heritage. Read More...
Our Personal Relationships with Aṣọ Òkè
More than just fabric, aṣọ òkè is a piece of family history tied to celebrations and important events. aṣọ òkè often symbolizes the connections, legacies and pride handed down from one generation to the next. Read More...
Portraits of Nigerian Hair
Obidike Arinze Nnanyelu, who created the Visual History of Nigerian Hair illustration series, discusses what it means as an artist to document hair-making in Nigeria and unpack its cultural significance. Read More...
The Books Writers Think Make the Perfect Holiday Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, we asked writers and booksellers—including Theresa Lola, Noo Saro-Wiwa, and Adedayo Agarau—for their top book recommendations to gift a loved one. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
