If there were ever a book written chronicling the globalisation of Afrobeats, Don Jazzy would undeniably deserve to grace its front cover. As an artiste, producer, and label boss, he has witnessed — and contributed to — Afropop’s maturity from a “niche sound” to a dominant force in popular culture. By Abioye Damilare Samson The…

In its concise runtime, Strained explores a plethora of issues with remarkable finesse, avoiding the pitfalls of preachiness, pedantry, dullness, or melodrama. By Joseph Jonathan  Leonardo Da Vinci once said, “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” — a sentiment that has deeply resonated with me, shaping my approach to life. It’s a guiding principle I’ve come…

The shortlist will be revealed on May 30, 2024. By Hope Ibiale The jury for the 2024 Wilbur Smith Adventure Writing Prize has announced the longlist for its annual Best Published Novel category. On the longlist that houses 12 authors, Nigerian writers, Wole Talabi and Chukwuebuka Ibeh have been longlisted for their works Shigidi and…

What we will realise immediately is that the nature of the act of plagiarism itself is buoyed by a desire to attain preset standards of success by copying what is already successful. By Chimezie Chika The Scandal  On the 5th of March 2024, Nigerian poet, Pamilerin Jacob, revealed on X (formally Twitter) that his work…

Recent initiatives have proven that technology can also become an instrument of positive change regarding cultural preservation. Technology is aiding human efforts to maintain the existing buildings so that future generations can interact with the works of their ancestors, learn more about their culture, and keep them from going extinct. By Michael Akuchie  For decades,…