Culture & Society
SHOOTING THE GREAT NIGERIAN FILM
Nigerian cinema has reached new revenue and audience heights in the New Nollywood age. But is there room for a new cinematic consciousness that truly interrogates Nigerian realities and beliefs? Read More...
African Fiction and the Paranormal
In his debut novel, The Changing Man, Tomi Oyemakinde places a Black protagonist at the centre of paranormal events, setting a new mark for African writers. However, there is still room for improvement in his work. Read More...
Changing the Nigerian Anthem
Is a new(-ish) anthem what Nigeria really needs right now? Read More...
7 Books to Read When You Go On Leave
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books to read when you go on leave. These books, by African authors, will engage your mind, stir your emotions, and keep you company while you take time off work. Read More...
‘Writing Comes From a Place of Danger and Struggle’ Patrice Nganang’s First Draft
Cameroonian academic and author of Dog Days, Patrice Nganang, says social media has led to his transformation as a writer: ‘Social media led to my imprisonment, helped me free a few hundred people from jail, build schools and bridges, and feed incarcerated individuals. Simply put, it made me the writer I always dreamed of becoming.’ Read More...
A New Era of African Beauty
How technology is reshaping the African beauty industry. Read More...
The Ethics and Polarities of Musical Feuds
Spanning the gamut from contemporary rap to Afrobeats, the musical feud is a versatile dance, highlighting the universality—and the subversive delight—of artistic rivalry. Read More...
7 Books That Will Keep You Entertained on Your Next Road Trip
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven engaging books that will keep you entertained on your next road trip. Our recommendations include a gripping mystery thriller, a romantic debut novel, a poignant collection of short stories, and more.
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‘Craft Is Eternal’ Adedayo Agarau’s First Draft
Nigerian poet and editor-in-chief at Agbowó, Adedayo Agarau, is rooting for all African writers: ‘I think we work extra hard on our craft, and for what purpose? We are writing and building structures for other emerging collectives, and it just has to work.’ Read More...
Another Name for Memory Is Tragedy
Michael Imossan’s poetry chapbook, For the Love of Country and Memory, takes us back to a myriad of memories; memories that are familiar, frustrating, and festering. Read More...
