Culture
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,...
Jidekene Achufusi Launches Production Career With “City of Dreams” Series
Nollywood actor Jide Kene Achufusi, popularly known as Swanky JKA, has officially ventured into film production with the launch of his debut TV...
Rahama Sadau Unveils Arewa International Film Festival (AIFF)
In a move set to reposition Northern Nigeria as a formidable hub for cinematic excellence, celebrated actress and filmmaker Rahama Sadau has launched...
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...
Nollywood Week Film Festival Unveils 2025 Lineup With Dynamic Films
The Nollywood Week Film Festival (NOW) is set to dazzle Paris in May with a powerful lineup of 11 feature films and 10...
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...
Prada Buys Versace For $1.4 Billion In Major Fashion Deal
Italian fashion brand Prada has agreed to buy fellow luxury label Versace in a deal worth $1.4 billion. The move brings two of...
OPINION: Côte d’Ivoire’s Economic Turnaround And Its Impact On West Africa
Cote d’Ivoire has undergone a remarkable economic resurgence following two civil wars (2002-2007 and 2010-2011). The impressive growth across all economic parameters, such...
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...
#30DaysRantChallenge: When The Cost Of Living Chokes The Living
How do you survive when survival itself is a luxury? In Nigeria today, living isn’t just expensive; it’s exhausting. The price of everything...