Culture & Society
Shadows of a Forgotten Past: Unveiling the Truth of White Nanny, Black Child
In the 1950s, white British families adopted numerous African children in a practice commonly known as ‘farming’. With outstanding depth, a documentary on farming by Andy Mundy-Castle explores how for some of those children, what appeared to be a well-meaning initiative resulted in significant harm and life-long scars. Read More...
7 Books to Help You Love Reading Again
Whether you’re a bookworm looking to reignite your love for reading in 2024 or you simply cannot keep up with your reading goals, these books can be of great help. Read More...
Is Vertical Integration Killing the Nigerian Film Industry? Mami Wata and the Failing Structure of Nigerian Showbiz
With Nollywod’s increasing global appeal, it is necessary to implement the appropriate structures that allow films and television products reach their greatest potential given artistic input and the punishment of antitrust operations. Read More...
Departures Reflections on the Burden of Parting
For days, I struggled to grasp this somewhat unsettling realization that a member of my family would leave not just Nigeria, but Africa, miles away from home and family. Read More...
What is African Philosophy? Let’s Talk About an Unpopular, Most Times Misunderstood Idea
Is it History? Literature? Both and some more? Academics cannot seem to decide. Read More...
7 Books to Read During Black History Month and Beyond
In recognition of the importance of continued enlightenment and reflection, we have curated a list of books to read during Black History Month and beyond. Read More...
Shallipopi’s Incandescent Takeover of Afrobeats The Colourful, Incendiary Message of Shallipopi
The dynamic Benin-born artist was the great revelation of Nigerian music in 2023. His slang-heavy songs are indicative of young people’s cultural significance but he’s so much more. Read More...
Our Favourite Books of 2023
2023 has been an interesting year for African literature. As we continue to dive into works that explore the African and Black experience, here are our favourite books of 2023. Read More...
An Art Exhibition Speaks to History and Nigeria’s Multifaceted Reality Image Impressions and the Expansive Possibilities of Nigerian Aesthetics
Image Impressions, an exhibition of photographs, paintings, and collages curated by Faridah Folawiyo, aims to trace Nigeria’s visual history and embrace the multitudinous aspects of the country’s reality. Read More...
The Age of Afrobeats Editor’s Foreword: The Republic V7, N4
Afrobeats has come of age. Our latest issue, The Age of Afrobeats, invites audiences into the lesser known histories and cultural impacts of some of their favourite Afrobeats musicians. Read More...
