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The Triumph of Buchi Emecheta.

IN THIS ISSUE

COVER ESSAYS

⎈ Where Are the ‘Daughters’ of Emecheta?: Tracing Buchi Emecheta’s Influence by Elizabeth Ben-Iheanacho; ⎈ Kehinde: Mother, Woman: Identity Formation in Buchi Emecheta’s ‘Kehinde’ by Ijedike Jeboma; ⎈ Buchi Emecheta’s ‘The Joys of Motherhood’: A Precursor to Contemporary Nigerian Feminist Texts by Moboluwajidide Joseph; ⎈ Feminism vs Womanism: Scanning Buchi Emecheta’s Oeuvre by Sujarani Mathew; and ⎈ Head Above Water: The Negotiations of Buchi Emecheta by Chika Unigwe. Read the entire issue.

Reading Russia

Essays and Articles on Russia's Geopolitics

The Same Old Game Africa’s Opportunity in the New Scramble for the Continent

Gbọ́láhàn AdébíyìSeptember 23, 2020
A Changing Dynamic The Evolution of Russia-Africa Relations

Aaliyah VayezSeptember 14, 2020
A New Imperialism? Russia-Africa Relations in the Twenty-First Century

Blessing Simura, George Mudimu and Fadzai ChipatoAugust 24, 2020
The Dynamic Evolution of Russo-African Relations Africa’s Struggle for Agency in a New Power Tussle

Chukwudi UkonneAugust 17, 2020
A New Doctrine? Understanding Russia and the New Scramble for Africa

Taigh AdebajoAugust 7, 2020
The Kremlin’s North African Gateway? Western Sahara, Crimea and Russia’s Interest in Morocco

Dylan YachyshenJuly 31, 2020
A New Scramble in the Horn of Africa The Multipolar Contest for Africa’s Eastern Region

Stephen PaduanoJuly 27, 2020
Kremlin’s Renewed Interest Russia’s Emerging Threat to Elections in Africa

Tabitha Mwangi and Chimwemwe FabianoJuly 24, 2020

Best of 2021: Essays

Our Editors and Readers' Favourite Essays of the Year

The Inevitable Revolutionary How Thomas Sankara Weaponized Coloniality

Kai MoraSeptember 8, 2021
Everything I Desire Is For Me I Discovered Who I Was When I Stopped Trying to Lose Weight

Oreoluwa George-TaylorJuly 12, 2021
Nigeria’s Expanding LPG Market The Need for Government Regulation and Investment

Oyin KomolafeJuly 7, 2021
New Lords of Nigeria’s North West Bandits: Terrorists or Criminal Gangs?

Tosin OsasonaJuly 5, 2021
Iyibo My First 22 Years is a Long Time to Live in a State of Paralysis

Edwin OkoloJune 21, 2021
‘Lady’ A Feminine Critique of Fela

Merlin UwalakaJune 7, 2021
Books As Ammunition How I Found Solace in Rereading Buchi Emecheta’s ‘Second Class Citizen’

Ope AdedejiMay 17, 2021
Myths and Truths Jomo Kenyatta's Hollow Legacy

Edwin ChegeApril 7, 2021
A Nation Divided ProSARS vs. EndSARS: A North/South Divide

Theophilus SokumaMarch 22, 2021
On the National Red Line Negotiating Nigeria’s ‘Non-Negotiable’ Unity

Chukwudi UkonneJanuary 27, 2021
The Long Walk to Equality Historical Influences on Women in Igbo Society

Chinenye AnikwenzeJanuary 20, 2021
Politics of Happiness Nollywood in Nigeria’s Crisis of Happiness

Boluwatife AkinroJanuary 18, 2021

From Our Latest Issue

Head Above Water The Negotiations of Buchi Emecheta

Chika UnigweNovember 17, 2021

Kehinde: Mother, Woman Identity Formation in Buchi Emecheta’s ‘Kehinde’

Ijedike JebomaDecember 10, 2021

Buchi Emecheta’s ‘The Joys Of Motherhood’ A Precursor to Contemporary Nigerian Feminist Texts

Mobólúwajídìde JosephNovember 29, 2021

Feminism vs Womanism Scanning Buchi Emecheta’s Oeuvre

Sujarani MathewDecember 10, 2021

Where Are the ‘Daughters’ of Emecheta? Tracing Buchi Emecheta’s Influence

Elizabeth O. Ben-IheanachoNovember 10, 2021

Everything I Desire Is For Me I Discovered Who I Was When I Stopped Trying to Lose Weight

Oreoluwa George-TaylorJuly 12, 2021

Books As Ammunition How I Found Solace in Rereading Buchi Emecheta’s ‘Second Class Citizen’

Ope AdedejiMay 17, 2021

The Long Walk to Equality Historical Influences on Women in Igbo Society

Chinenye AnikwenzeJanuary 20, 2021

‘Assume Knowledge.’ Chika Unigwe’s First Draft

Chika UnigweNovember 12, 2021
‘Criticism Helps Us Grow.’ Elizabeth Ben-Iheanacho’s First Draft

Elizabeth O. Ben-IheanachoOctober 22, 2021

Special Focus: COVID-19

Expert Roundtable

What Happens When a Child Gets COVID?

Todah OpeyemiMarch 8, 2022

Globally, the impacts of COVID-19 on children have been understated. Many parents don’t know how to take care of their children if they get Covid. Read more

February/March 2022NewsNigeriaSpecial Focus: COVID-19

Shadow Pandemic COVID-19, Women and Girls in Nigeria

November 8, 2021

Dealing with National Health Emergencies in Nigeria COVID-19: Lessons from Polio Eradication

August 19, 2021

The Excessive Debt Burdens of COVID-19 Development Financing in the Pandemic

March 31, 2021

Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa

February 22, 2021

Introducing 'The Black Atlantic'

Our New Column for Stories about the Black Experience Around the World

Okoye

Home, Or Not? Love, Like Jollof Rice, Is Better Homemade

Precious OkoyeApril 13, 2022

I was in love with a man who felt like home. But what do you do when home no longer feels like it? Where do you run to? Where do you go? Read more.

April/May 2022NigeriaThe Black Atlantic

Being My Own Anchor How Loss Renewed My Relationship With Home

Omayeli ArenyekaMarch 30, 2022

I do not like asking for help because I’m afraid of getting the wrong kind. I do not like deceit because it reminds me of Ghana. Read more.

February/March 2022NigeriaThe Black Atlantic

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Healing from Ghana Overcoming the Traumatic Years

Malik AdeoluFebruary 16, 2022

I do not like asking for help because I’m afraid of getting the wrong kind. I do not like deceit because it reminds me of Ghana. Read more.

February/March 2022GhanaThe Black Atlantic

'First Draft'

Our Column Featuring Authors on Books, Reading & Writing

- Introducing ‘First Draft’: Our New Column Authors and Prominent Figures on Books, Reading and Writing
  
  The RepublicFebruary 4, 2020
- ‘Writer, Write.’ Moyosore Orimoloye's First Draft
  
  Moyosore OrimoloyeFebruary 5, 2020
- ‘Editing Feels Like Taking Vitamins.’ Ore Ogunbiyi’s First Draft
  
  Ore OgunbiyiFebruary 12, 2020
- ‘The Lesson is in Design’ Merlin Uwalaka’s First Draft
  
  Merlin UwalakaFebruary 19, 2020
- ‘The Story Comes With Its Own Style’ Sada Malumfashi’s First Draft
  
  Sada MalumfashiFebruary 26, 2020
- ‘Finish the Damned Thing’ Ẹniọlá Ànúolúwapọ́ Ṣóyẹmí’s First Draft
  
  Ẹniọlá Ànúolúwapọ́ ṢóyẹmíMarch 4, 2020
- ‘Who has time for undecided authors?’ Dominique Otigbah’s First Draft
  
  Dominique OtigbahMarch 11, 2020
- ‘Every Time You Decide to Write, What Is at Stake for You?’ Joshua Segun-Lean’s First Draft
  
  Joshua Segun-LeanMarch 18, 2020
- ‘Talent not nurtured is useless.’ Moyosore Orekoya’s First Draft
  
  Moyosore OrekoyaMarch 25, 2020
- ‘Language is resilient’ Kọ́lá Túbọ̀sún’s First Draft
  
  Kọ́lá Túbọ̀súnApril 1, 2020
- ‘Are the people in this story I’m telling recognizably human?’ Saratu Abiola’s First Draft
  
  Saratu AbiolaApril 8, 2020
- ‘Write Something Every Day’ Oreva Olakpe’s First Draft
  
  Oreva OlakpeApril 15, 2020

Economic Issues

‘We Move’ The Subversive Economy of the Lagos Danfo

Daniel AgbiboaApril 12, 2022
Health Versus Capitalism Is Capitalism Making Us Sicker?

Charles EbikemeApril 6, 2022
What Does Africapitalism Actually Mean? Power, Gender and the Promise of Africapitalism

Immaculata AbbaJanuary 20, 2022
Nigeria’s Expanding LPG Market The Need for Government Regulation and Investment

Oyin KomolafeJuly 7, 2021
When ‘Modern Slavery’ Meant Colonial Rule Nigeria and Panya (Fernando Po) in the 1960s

Enrique MartinoJune 7, 2021
Banks vs Bitcoin The Politics of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria

Osivue Itseumah and Mubarak AbdulfataiMay 24, 2021
The Excessive Debt Burdens of COVID-19 Development Financing in the Pandemic

Chimezie AnajamaMarch 31, 2021
Pan-Africanism in Foreign Policy African Organizations as Pan-African Agents in the ‘New Scramble’

Chinweizu OkekeMarch 8, 2021
Why Is Tax Collection Low in Nigeria? Historical and Cultural Explanations for Nigeria’s Low Domestic Resource Mobilization

Paul JegedeDecember 14, 2020

International Issues

A Great Rumble? Reimagining African Willpower in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis

Gbọ́láhàn AdébíyìMay 9, 2022
Africa’s Energy Deficit A Crack in Africa’s Geopolitical Foundation

Otobong IniekeApril 26, 2022
Scotland Has Agreed to Return 17 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Tomisin AwosikaApril 19, 2022
The UK Wants to Send Asylum Seekers to Rwanda for ‘Processing’

Tomisin AwosikaApril 14, 2022
Thomas Sankara’s Murderers Have Been Sentenced to Prison

Tomisin AwosikaApril 7, 2022
The Age of Great Power Rivalry Russia’s Geopolitical Vision and the Weaknesses of International Diplomacy

Blessing SimuraMarch 17, 2022
Nigeria Has Evacuated More Than 1,300 Citizens From Ukraine Since the Russian Invasion

Tomisin AwosikaMarch 14, 2022
The Obasanjo Doctrine The Importance of Foreign Policy in Present-Day Nigeria

Afolabi AdekaiyaojaMarch 10, 2022
Ukrainian Authorities Have Been Accused of Preventing Africans From Fleeing Ukraine to Poland

Tomisin AwosikaMarch 1, 2022

Historical Issues

Political Issues

Emefiele the Politician? Should the CBN Governor Be Running for President?

Tomisin AwosikaMay 10, 2022
The Reality of Press Freedom in Nigeria What Are Journalists Saying?

Todah OpeyemiMay 5, 2022
A Heartbeat or An Election Away What Will 2023 Mean for Yemi Osinbajo?

Afolabi AdekaiyaojaMay 4, 2022
APC Will Charge Presidential Candidates 100 Million To Run for Office

Tomisin AwosikaApril 21, 2022
APC and the Dilemmas of a Ruling Party Editor’s Foreword: The Republic V6, N1

Wale LawalApril 11, 2022
163 People Are Still Missing From the Abuja-Kaduna Train Attack

Tomisin AwosikaApril 5, 2022
The President Who Belonged to Himself Assessing Muhammadu Buhari’s Presidential Legacy

Fisayo AjalaMarch 28, 2022
A Dutch Court Has Acquitted Shell in the Ogoni Nine Trial

Tomisin AwosikaMarch 24, 2022
The Task That Must Be Done Restructuring for One Nigeria

Elado OsuobeniMarch 15, 2022

Science-Related Issues

Africa’s Energy Deficit A Crack in Africa’s Geopolitical Foundation

Otobong IniekeApril 26, 2022
Health Versus Capitalism Is Capitalism Making Us Sicker?

Charles EbikemeApril 6, 2022
What Happens When a Child Gets COVID?

Todah OpeyemiMarch 8, 2022
Why Facebook Has Been Accused of Poor Working Conditions in Kenya

Tomisin AwosikaFebruary 17, 2022
Detty December in Nigeria: ‘People are Tired of COVID-19 Protocols’

Todah OpeyemiDecember 24, 2021
Dealing with National Health Emergencies in Nigeria COVID-19: Lessons from Polio Eradication

Charles BesidonneAugust 19, 2021
Traditions and Trust Medical Ethics in the African Context

Busayo AkinmojuJuly 19, 2021
Banks vs Bitcoin The Politics of Cryptocurrency Regulation in Nigeria

Osivue Itseumah and Mubarak AbdulfataiMay 24, 2021
Are We Victims of Pharmaceutical Half-Truths? The Politics of Clinical Trials in Africa

Charles BesidonneFebruary 22, 2021

Social Issues

‘African Countries Need to Speak With One Voice’ Tabitha Mwangi’s First Draft

Tabitha MwangiMay 13, 2022
‘What is the Story Here?’ Aiwanose Odafen’s First Draft

Aiwanose OdafenMay 6, 2022
The Reality of Press Freedom in Nigeria What Are Journalists Saying?

Todah OpeyemiMay 5, 2022
‘Sometimes What People Want Is Information, Not News’ Ayodeji Rotinwa’s First Draft

Ayodeji RotinwaApril 29, 2022
The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi III, Has ‘Joined His Ancestors’ Aged 83

Tomisin AwosikaApril 25, 2022
‘Politics Is Not Moral Charity’ Blessing Simura’s First Draft

Blessing SimuraApril 22, 2022
Scotland Has Agreed to Return 17 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria

Tomisin AwosikaApril 19, 2022
Home, Or Not? Love, Like Jollof Rice, Is Better Homemade

Precious OkoyeApril 13, 2022
‘We Move’ The Subversive Economy of the Lagos Danfo

Daniel AgbiboaApril 12, 2022