Culture & Society
The Songs of Jos
For a long time, the city of Jos has grappled with violence fuelled by religious and ethnic differences. But today, Jos is home to musicians and creative communities who are giving language to the traumas they witnessed growing up. Read More...
Reading the Great Nigerian Literary Debate
For several years now, a new generation of Nigerian writers and literary scholars has been debating the meaning of Nigerian literature. Last year, we finally came close to a breakthrough. Read More...
7 Books to Read Before Leaving University
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books everyone should read before leaving university. Whether you’re an international student looking for a relatable story or simply seeking a deeper understanding of the world, these books are sure to leave a lasting impression. Read More...
The Books Writers Read and Disagreed With
While reading can help us escape reality and teach us something new, we don’t necessarily have to agree with everything we find in a book. In the past year, we have asked some authors about the books they read and disagreed with. Here’s what they told us. Read More...
How Charlie Muhumuza’s Voice is Impacting East African Fiction
Not only does Charlie Muhumuza’s writing bring a fresh perspective to East African fiction, his short stories also have the potential to redefine the region’s literary narrative. Read More...
Revisiting 2Baba’s Face2Face
Exactly 20 years ago, 2Baba came into the fullness of his potential on his debut solo album, Face2Face. A masterclass of form and feeling, the album continues to thrill and inform. Read More...
A Séance for a Past Self
In Small Country, Gaël Faye captures the loss of innocence through the eyes of an eleven-year-old boy as a dark chapter engulfs Burundi and Rwanda. The tremor within the novel however is that we discover the past to be not just a memory, but a living breathing thing we carry throughout our lives. Read More...
‘WELCOME TO VENICE’
The winner of our Nigeria Imaginary Cover Art Contest, Sarah N. Kanu, discusses the inspiration and process behind her cover as well as its significance for Nigeria’s showcase at the 2024 Venice Biennale. Read More...
10 Books Everyone Should Read At least Once in Their Lifetime
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of ten books everyone should read at least once in their lifetime. These books guarantee memorable reading experience that would leave a lasting impression on you. Read More...
‘I Want the Chapters of My Life to Be Written by Brilliant Black Women’ Jamila Pereira’s First Draft
Author of ‘Resisting Linguistic Genocide’, Jamila Pereira, believes in striking a delicate balance between storytelling and presenting factual events: ‘While weaving a compelling narrative is essential for engaging readers, it was equally vital to remain faithful to historical truths and realities.’ Read More...
