Culture & Society
Akin Omotoso’s ‘Rise’ is a Cinematic Triumph Review: ‘Rise’ (2023)
In Rise, Akin Omotoso shows the world a side of Nigeria not so often portrayed in the popular, soulless, franchise Nollywood of touted mediocrity. Yet, it appears that at times, the film becomes unduly cosmetic in order fulfil a Cinderella archetype. Read More...
‘I Fell in Love with Books Before I Could Even Read’ Priya Hein's First Draft
Mauritian novelist, Priya Hein, hopes readers discover unknown aspects of Mauritius through her debut novel, Riambel. Read More...
Burna Boy’s ‘Artivism’ The Political Kaleidoscope of Burna Boy’s Discography
Burna Boy’s discography paints a picture of corruption, control, and neo-colonialism in Nigeria. Read More...
‘My Favourite Nigerian Story Would Be One Told Through Food’ Ayoola Oladipupo's First Draft
Nigerian writer, Ayoola Oladipupo, is currently working on a collection of essays on food culture in Nigeria. Read this interview. Read More...
A Myopic Perception of Non-Western Music The ‘Global Music’ Category at the Grammy Awards
The Recording Academy needs to review and redirect how they categorize non-Western musical practices and cultures. To start, more award categories could be introduced to reflect the diverse range of Black music across the world. Read More...
Big Brother as a Window Into Nigerian Politics Why Do We Respond to Reality TV and our Elections so Differently?
The voting pattern and culture seen on Multichoice's Big Brother offers insight into the Nigerian psyche and our approach to popularity contests. It allows us to examine the traits prevalent on the Nigerian political landscape and our response to them. Read More...
The Artist-Philosopher Keeping Up With My Sister, KemKem
Olukemi Lijadu, or ‘KemKem’ is a DJ, philosopher and the creator of the 2022 experimental film, Guardian Angel. She’s also my older sister and throughout my life, I have watched her bloom into the incredible, multidisciplinary hybrid creative that she is today. Read More...
A Larger Problem The Romanticization of Mushin
Read the second-place essay of the 2022 New Voices Essay Competition. Read More...
‘I Write to Pull the Future Closer to Now’ Natasha Chilambo's First Draft
Natasha Chilambo believes understanding the many faces of violent extremism in Nigeria will illuminate the many approaches to managing it. Read More...
Holiday Reading The Best Books to Gift a Loved One This Christmas
Every year, choosing the ideal present for our families and friends becomes more challenging closer to the festive period. This is a reminder that books can be the best gift to give a loved one. Read More...
