Culture & Society
Ndidi Dike’s Thesis on the Nigerian Condition
‘Nigeria Imaginary’, the theme of the Nigeria Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale, is a daring call to not just imagine Nigeria as a restored entity but to also dream its future into reality. Through Ndidi Dike, viewers experience the distinctly Nigerian desire to connect what Nigeria once was, what it is now and what it might become. Read More...
Who Will Bury Mr. Taiwo?
It took the Nigerian government 51 years to formally honour Taiwo Akinkunmi, the man who designed the Nigerian flag. Now, months after his death, his body remains in a morgue as his family awaits a state burial. Read More...
‘THE NIGERIA IMAGINARY IS DIALOGICAL’
Aindrea Emelife on the Meaning of the Nigeria Pavilion at the 2024 Venice Biennale. Read More...
‘There Is a Battle Between Relaying Stories Thematically Versus Chronologically’ Noo Saro-Wiwa’s First Draft
Travel writer and author of Black Ghosts: A Journey into the Lives of Africans in China, Noo Saro-Wiwa, travelled to Guangzhou after reading about the African community in China. Read More...
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...
