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Unforgettable Words Five African Authors on Their Most Cherished Writing Advice

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeNovember 10, 2022

If you are conflicted about getting started with your writing or trying to get out of a rut, these words of advice some seasoned authors have received might just be what you need.

NigeriaOctober/November 2022Reading

Food Sovereignty vs Food Security The Future of Yam Farming in Nigeria

Ayoola OladipupoNovember 10, 2022

While we urgently need to address the inefficiencies in Nigeria’s yam value chain to support the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers and provide more affordable food to the country, it is essential to look beyond food security and apply a food sovereignty lens.

NigeriaOctober/November 2022

From ‘Flexing’ to Federal Charges Hushpuppi Has Been Sentenced to Eleven Years in Prison

Afoma DikeNovember 9, 2022

A US District Court has sentenced Ramon Olorunwa Abbas, ‘Hushpuppi’, to eleven years and three months in prison. Hushpuppi’s is the tale of Icarus. But a contributing factor to the wind beneath his artificial wings was the largely unconditional acceptance and support that he gained from his almost cult-like following of over two million people on Instagram.

NewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

‘The Very Best Writers Can Make the Most Banal Ideas Seem Interesting’ Ore Agbaje-Williams’ First Draft

Ore Agbaje-WilliamsNovember 4, 2022

British-Nigerian novelist and editor, Ore Agbaje-Williams, wants her stories to connect with all kinds of readers: ‘I don’t want to prescribe my writing or books to one kind of reader. I hope that all kinds of readers will be able to read my books and enjoy them!’

First DraftInternational Women's Day - First DraftInterviewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Illuminating Lenses When Nlele and MOMA Held Three Photography Workshops in Lagos

Afoma DikeNovember 4, 2022

On 03 November 2022, the Nlele Institute and the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) jointly organized three workshops in Lagos, spotlighting Nigerian photographers and artists. Panelists discussed the expanding role of African photography.

AfricaNigeriaOctober/November 2022

Mind Makers Four Authors on the Books that Changed Their Minds

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeOctober 31, 2022

What does it mean when a book changes your mind?

NigeriaOctober/November 2022Reading

‘People Seem to be Trying to Reconnect with Nature’ In Conversation with Nengi Omuku

Alayo AkinkugbeOctober 31, 2022

‘I thought about how we’ve all gone through this traumatic event, the pandemic, and faced endless loss and illness,’ Nengi Omuku says. ‘I realized, via scrolling on social media and watching the news, that people seem to be trying to reconnect with nature and choosing to acknowledge all that it has given us.’

Best of 2022International Women's Day - CultureInterviewsNigeriaOctober/November 2022vol6-no3

Collaborative and Experimental The Evolution of Afrobeats and Its Current Landscape

Zainab KukuOctober 25, 2022

Afrobeats has evolved commercially, sonically and collaboratively over the years. We need to strike a balance between commending Afrobeats for its global success and protecting the genre, so its authenticity is not diluted for global markets.

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New Discoveries The Authors We Wish We Discovered Earlier

Peace Yetunde OnafuyeOctober 25, 2022

There may be numerous African authors we wish we discovered earlier but is there a right time to discover a great author or a good book?

NigeriaOctober/November 2022Readingvol6-no3

‘For the People, by the People’ Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Democratic Structures

Dafe oputuOctober 23, 2022

For decades, Nigerian citizens have been denied the opportunity to contribute to shaping the laws and policies they are governed by. The notion that political engagement is the preserve of the elite has eroded public trust in democratic structures. In order for this trust to be restored, this author argues, the innate power of civic society to shape the political destiny of the nation needs to be re-emphasized.

NigeriaOctober/November 2022