Culture & Society
Notes on Absence
One only realizes the notions of love in one’s life when they become absent. Read the sequel to ‘Living in America, Leaving Nigeria’. Read More...
The Bad Man From Kamwokya
For a traumatized population that is frequently gaslighted with state propaganda, the 2023 documentary—Bobi Wine: The People’s President—tugs at something that many Ugandans have tried to kill inside of them. Read More...
7 Books to Read Before You Get Married
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that explore various aspects of marriage and relationships—from communication and conflict resolution to intimacy and personal growth. Read More...
A Three-Act Renaissance
Beyoncé, the internet and my relationship with money. Read More...
African Philosophy Cannot Be a Thing
We must be careful in our attempt to define African philosophy conceptually. Because to define it is to limit it—and to limit it is to conserve it. Read More...
End NYSC Already
The National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) began as a conciliatory post-war programme aimed at nation-building. But now, it is a softer, but no less punitive drafting system with adverse consequences on young people and Nigeria’s finances. Read More...
7 African Books Every Food Lover Should Read
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven African books for every food lover. These books explore food across Nigeria, Ghana, Uganda, Senegal, Ethiopia, as well as the African diaspora. Read More...
‘I Know a Poem Is Complete When I Am Both Unsettled and at Peace’ Theresa Lola’s First Draft
Nigerian poet and author of In Search of Equilibrium, Theresa Lola, believes a poem is complete when she is both unsettled and at peace. Read More...
A Whirlwind of Fractured Sisterhood and Dysfunctional Families
In her second novel, Nightbloom, Peace Adzo Medie uses issues associated with womanhood and family dynamics to speak to larger societal issues in Ghana. Read More...
7 African Literary Classics You Should Add to Your Reading List
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven African literary classics you should add to your reading list. From the poignant exploration of post-colonial life to the intimate portrayal of personal struggles and triumphs, these books signify the essence of African storytelling. Read More...
