Nnamdi Kanaga’s “Water Girl” and the New Wave of Mythmaking in Nigerian Cinema
The crackle of a Montana winter seems worlds away from the humid whispers of Igbo folklore. Yet, in a Bozeman editing suite, filmmaker...
How Nigeria Can Champion a New Era of Creative Recognition in Africa
Nigeria’s creative industry has become one of its most recognisable exports. From Grammy-winning musicians to globally streamed Nollywood films and viral fashion trends...
Angélique Kidjo Becomes First African Artist to Receive Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
In a moment both deeply personal and culturally significant, Angélique Kidjo has been named to the 35 members of the Hollywood Walk of...
Burna Boy Reveals Full Tracklist for Upcoming Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’
Burna Boy returns with a statement that doesn’t leave anything to the imagination. His new album, ‘No Sign of Weakness’, is coming out...
Tems Unveils ‘Leading Vibe,’ A Mentorship Program for Women in Music
Tems is building what she did not have while on the ascent. With two Grammys, global tours, and endorsements from some of the...
Faith, Tribe, and the Failure of Unity in Nigeria
In Nigeria, the issue of who you’re begins with where you’re from and whose gods (God) your people worship. Even before your name...
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, Voice of African Literature, Dead at 87
Hope was born. But hope, if it is bold, is bound to be killed. That’s why hope is so painful. — Weep Not,...
Caméra d’Or Spotlight Falls on Akinola Davies Jr’s “My Father’s Shadow” at Cannes
While it didn’t win the top prize in Un Certain Regard, “My Father’s Shadow,” the heartwarming debut by Nigeria-British director Akinola Davies Jr,...
Biyi Toluwalase Puts Story First in Every Nollywood Film He Edits
The editor behind Gangs of Lagos, Sista, and Makemation talks about invisible storytelling, creative trust, and why caring about the project is everything—often...
Why “The Fire and the Moth” Feels Like Taiwo Egunjobi’s Truest Story
Taiwo Egunjobi returns with “The Fire and the Moth,” a tense thriller we previewed after a private screening, delving into local lore and...
Timeless Nigerian Songs That Live On Through Generations
Some songs don’t age. They wait patiently, waiting to be rediscovered everywhere. Across Nigeria’s vast musical tradition — from juju rhythms and highlife...
Paul Nnadiekwe and Riyo David on Acting, Directing, and ‘The Currency of Smoke’s’ Social Message
Money is a construct—an agreement between society and its people, dictating value and power. But what happens when we question its significance? Paul...