Features and Essays

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The Hyena Men of Nigeria: A Threat to Nature and Human Life?

As a child, Jahun recalls that he watched his father tame several hyenas, an animal…

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Nollywood’s Sexist Tropes and the Stereotypical Portrayal of Women in Contemporary Nigerian Movies

One would think that with all the progress that has been made culturally, the femme…

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Why Do People Still Fall Prey to Ponzi Schemes Amidst Warning Signs?

In 2011, Russian Sergio Mavrodi launched the MMM Global Ponzi scheme that had subsidiaries in…

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Have we Reached the Long-awaited Meeting Point of Politics and Religion?

Recently, about 2,500 Islamic clerics known as the Ulamas, who are believed to be deep…

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Live Performance Culture: How Has the Trio of Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido Fared?

Would 9ice, Khaligraph Jones, Sauti Sol, Cassper Nyovest or any of the musical mavericks that…

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Beyond a Name Change, the Need for a Full Nigerian Prison Reform

Most of the prisons in use today were built during this era, and as you…

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Scores and Original Soundtracks: Nollywood’s Untapped Goldmine?

Music in film is a vital contributor to its success. It aids the free flow…

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Weighing the Cost of Gambling in Africa: Sports Betting in Nigeria

To acquire more patrons, bet companies in Nigeria have struck partnerships with stakeholders in the…

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Eight African Women Filmmakers Breaking the Bias

By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku International Women’s Day is upon us again, with “Break the Bias”…

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Six Women at the Forefront of Tech in Africa

By David Adewusi In December 2021, Wave, an African tech startup based in Senegal, raised…