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WORLD VIEW
The Neo-Colonial Logic of Global Credit Ratings
The influence of credit rating giants, Moody’s Investor Service, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, in Africa is deeply rooted in colonial legacies. Their systemic biases and harmful economic implications have made African-led reforms to reclaim financial sovereignty necessary.
This Week’s Essentials
Our top analyses, debates, ideas and stories of the week.
On Being a ‘Feminist Human’ in an Anti-rights Era
In an era of accelerating anti-rights movements, our feminist liberation depends not on narrowing the gates of belonging, but on dismantling the very logic of exclusion that has been weaponized against all women.
The Neo-Colonial Logic of Global Credit Ratings
The influence of credit rating giants, Moody’s Investor Service, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, in Africa is deeply rooted in colonial legacies. Their systemic biases and harmful economic implications have...
Netflix Decommissions and the Future of Nigerian Filmmaking
To reduce overreliance on foreign streaming services like Netflix, the Nigerian film industry must prioritize investment in local distribution and a commitment to quality.
When Darkness Fell on UCH Ibadan
By 06 February 2025, the University College Hospital in Ibadan had been in a blackout for 97 days. ‘Surgeries are on hold. Patients are dying. And in the best teaching...
7 Books That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will send chills down your spine. From the story of a mansion haunted by the spirit...
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VOL. 7, NO. 4
THE AGE OF AFROBEATS
THE AGE OF AFROBEATS
Still Available: Our December 2023 – January 2024 Print Issue
Featuring:
Saratu Abiola on Aṣa; Dami Ajayi on Asake; Emmanuel ESomnofu on Ayra Starr; Olasubomi Olumofin on Burna Boy; Jide Salawu on Davido; Carl Terver on M.I; Ernest Nweke on P-Square; Zainab Kuku on Tiwa Savage; Patrick Ezema on Wizkid.
THE LATEST IN PRINT
VOL. 7, NO. 4
THE AGE OF AFROBEATS
THE AGE OF AFROBEATS
Still Available: Our December 2023 – January 2024 Print Issue
Featuring:
Saratu Abiola on Aṣa; Dami Ajayi on Asake; Emmanuel ESomnofu on Ayra Starr; Olasubomi Olumofin on Burna Boy; Jide Salawu on Davido; Carl Terver on M.I; Ernest Nweke on P-Square; Zainab Kuku on Tiwa Savage; Patrick Ezema on Wizkid.
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ARTS & CULTURE
Netflix Decommissions and the Future of Nigerian Filmmaking
To reduce overreliance on foreign streaming services like Netflix, the Nigerian film industry must prioritize investment in local distribution and a commitment to quality.
7 Books That Will Send Chills Down Your Spine
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will send chills down your spine. From the story of a mansion haunted by the spirit...
‘Art Forces Us to Look At the Past’ Amyn Bawa-Allah’s First Draft
Bibliophile and literary curator, Amyn Bawa-Allah, believes that reading doesn’t need a specific purpose to be valuable: ‘A lot of people think that reading, especially leisure reading, is a waste...
7 Books That Will Make You Judge a Book by Its Cover
In our latest book recommendation, we have compiled a list of seven books that will make you want to judge a book by its cover. From the titillating story of...
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BUSINESS & THE ECONOMY
The Neo-Colonial Logic of Global Credit Ratings
The influence of credit rating giants, Moody’s Investor Service, Standard & Poor’s and Fitch, in Africa is deeply rooted in colonial legacies. Their systemic biases and harmful economic implications have...
Nigeria’s 70,000 Naira Sham
The Nigerian government recently approved an increase in the country’s minimum wage from N30,000 (approximately US$20) to N70,000 (approximately $47). While this increase aims to ease the financial strain on...
The Dutch Disease of Nigeria’s Oil Sector
While Nigeria has experienced oil-fuelled growth, over-reliance on the sector and a lack of diversification have kept the economy shackled, raising critical questions about Nigeria’s ability to move beyond resource...
Gboyega Oyetola’s Blue Ministry
Nigeria’s Ministry of Marine and Blue Economy aims to harness the nation’s vast maritime potential but can Minister Gboyega Oyetola successfully navigate these complex waters?
HISTORY
The Great Mosque of Djenné And the Social Utility of History
Africans are no strangers to conservationists, preservationists and all manner of experts who call into question Africa’s internal capabilities to safeguard sites and objects of historical value. The Great Mosque...
The Yorubas of Ghana
The historic migration of the Yoruba people from Ile-Ife has shaped Ghana’s Yoruba community through trade, faith and family ties. At the heart of this connection is Chief Brimah, an...
Odanga Is Still Fighting
My maternal great-grandfathers were both directly affected by the First World War. Only one of them lived to tell his story.
10 Books That Shaped Black History Over the Last Century
In our latest book recommendation, historian Kai Mora compiles a list of books that shaped Black history over the last century. From a book about the Haitian Revolution to one...
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POLITICS
Will Africa See More Protests In 2025?
The African continent was rife with different protests in 2024. With many of the triggers that caused the protests not attended to, 2025 may see these protests skyrocket.
Tinubu’s Russian Roulette
The hoisting of Russian flags in Nigeria during recent protests suggests how President Tinubu’s ECOWAS foreign policy gambles might have triggered pro-Russian sentiments in Nigeria.
Ondo 2024 Governorship Election and the Hallmarks of a Recessive Democracy
The low participation of electorates in the Ondo State election points to a serious problem of voter apathy and raises the question of the status and future of Nigeria’s evolving...
Africa’s Ironic Securitization of Dissent
While governments in Africa crackdown on dissent, history reveals that, ironically, many of those in power often engaged in one form of dissent before coming into office.
RADIO REPUBLIC
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 1 Transcript IBB, the Evil Genius
We all grew up hearing about ‘June 12’, but how well do you know what really happened? Let’s find out together. The first episode of The Republic is now available...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 2 Transcript MKO: The Man Nigeria Waited to See
This episode will establish M. K. O. Abiola as a major actor. It will examine his personal life; his initial foray into business and politics; and areas of his life...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 3 Transcript Two Sides of the Same Coin
In this episode, we take a look at the key election candidates and what platforms they ran under. We compare their profiles and proposed agendas for Nigeria, highlighting what political...
The Republic: Season 1, Episode 4 Transcript June 12: Freest and Fairest of Them All
After eight years of anticipation, and eight years of promises from General Ibrahim Babangida’s junta, Nigerians were finally about to have their say at the ballot box. In this week’s...
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
When Darkness Fell on UCH Ibadan
By 06 February 2025, the University College Hospital in Ibadan had been in a blackout for 97 days. ‘Surgeries are on hold. Patients are dying. And in the best teaching...
Cameroon’s Hi-Tech Illusion
Cameroon is currently led by the world’s oldest president, who, in recent years, has taken significant steps to ‘modernize’ the state through digital technology. With Paul Biya seeking re-election in...
A Medical Miracle in Cameroon
The rollout of the new malaria vaccine in Cameroon has made some Cameroonians hopeful, while others worry about its true purpose.
Aya Care’s Sudden Fame
After going viral on social media, the women-led team at sanitary pad provider, Aya Care, found themselves at the centre of a renewed discussion about menstrual hygiene in Nigeria. What...
WORLD AFFAIRS
The Politicization of Fact-Checking
The role and perception of fact-checking in regions with fragile trust in media and government has sparked recent debates, as analysts question its effectiveness amid partisan exploitation by political actors.
The Mad Scramble for Congo
At the heart of Congo’s prolonged crises is a scramble for its natural resources, similar to the precolonial scramble for Africa. All hands must be on deck this time to...
Congo-Brazzaville’s Chinese Roulette
As new co-chair of the Forum on China–Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) until 2027, what does the relationship between the Republic of Congo (or Congo-Brazzaville) and China illuminate about global economic interests,...
The Captive Democracy of South Africa’s Coalition Governance
Coalition governance offers potential for enhancing democracy in theory; but the dominance of party-political funding and influence of elite and commercial interests from the minerals-energy-finance sectors risk exacerbating political and...
