15 writers from across Nigeria, Uganda, South Africa and the UK made the longlist. By Helena Olori Afritondo has announced the release of its longlist of 15 stories for...
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Although All Na Vibes loses focus of its motive, it’s good to acknowledge its ability to fashion out its own identity… By Seyi Lasisi Let me begin with this...
The Archives is not the most inviting of propositions for me among the albums I have reviewed this year. Unlike Sokay’s previous releases, he failed to explore his full...
Authentik is a fine attempt at cementing Bailly’s legacy. While Bailly had made her mark through singles, the place of a body of work was still left unfilled. This album...
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Arinze Ifeakandu’s “God’s Children Are Little Broken Things” Wins The Story Prize Spotlight Award
Arinze Ifeakandu is named the eleventh recipient of the award and is included in the longlist for the Dylan Thomas Prize. By Helena Olori Arinze Ifeakandu’s debut...
In traditional beliefs, Mammy Water is often shown as a benevolent spirit that bestows riches on people that swear allegiance to her. But she is also shown to have a...
By Grant Polachek Though it may not seem like it, the fashion industry isn’t all about fancy clothes and sparkling jewelry or bold designs and haute couture but...
Dark October is a haunting depiction of man’s true inhumanity to man. Although fictional, the movie lets us all relive the moments as though we were there… By...
Igbo Landing will be directed by Ramsey Nouah, and is set for a World Premiere in 2025. By Helena Olori Following the successful team up on the movie, Living in Bondage:...
With “Breaking the Yoke of Love,” Blaqbonez proves, again, that he is the “industry baby” able to sell us his music as both a product and a lifestyle. By Sybil...
On Inner Warrior, Rhita Nattah channels her truth. She shares a glimpse into her state of mind on the project… By Emmanuel Daraloye The first paragraph of Rhita...
Film and TV
“Shanty Town” Thrives More on Casting than Storytelling: Further Consideration of “Shanty Town”
Shanty Town is easily a crime thriller drama whose strengths are noticeable in what one might categorically refer to, in local parlance, as ‘packaging.’ By Adedamola...
Idris Elba will film part of the movie he is directing in Ghana this December. By Helena Olori Ghana is fast becoming a centre of attraction for international...
The Singer/Songwriter makes history as the first female Afrobeats artiste to win a Grammy award. By Helena Olori Talented Nigerian singer, Tems (born Temilade Openiyi)...
Unlike many African Gospel artistes, Moses Bliss knows how to be a music artiste and less of a stage preacher during his singing, a thread which is now prevalent among...
Jeriq’s development is crystal clear as the deluxe additions are steps in the right direction, avoiding the inconsistency that is present on the original project… By...
In the age of technology, it’s surprising that African leaders are not making any comments on using AI to solve governing problems, even as the conversation is going on...
As it takes two to procreate, we can start by viewing the process as a burden shared by both parties rather than one… By Sybil Fekurumoh Think about the last time you...
Edebiri becomes the newest member of “Actors of Nigerian decent” in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. By Helena Olori Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen a number of...
Domitilla: The Reboot, a remake of the original story by Zeb Ejiro, is coming to cinemas this Easter. By Helena Olori 27 years after its original release, legendary...