…traditional African practices may appear to be rooted in superstition, the reverence given to the placenta in African cultures and even beyond, cannot simply be...
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Several things work to Chidinma Ekile’s advantage and will perhaps ensure she survives what might easily have become career suicide. For one, she is not a newbie in the...
Oga Bolaji’s story is simple, beautiful and somewhat different from what we are used to seeing…. By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku Kayode Kasum is a critics’...
Today, a little over 25 years after his death, Nnamdi Azikiwe’s legacy is almost relegated especially in the southeast where he came from; his place in history...
Book Reviews
The Ironies of Patriarchy in Igbo Society: a Review of Cheluchi Onyemelukwe-Onuobia’s “The Son of the House”
Women use themselves as rods of chastisement on their fellow women, and this becomes a ready tool for the enforcement of patriarchy in igbo society… By Joshua...
…the rapper has ditched his low-cut hairstyle for a sideways dreadlock, he is now more active online, and has two smash hits under his belt… Providence...
Features and Essays
Poor Health Care System in Nigeria Is Causing a Disturbing Rise in Female Mortality
All around the country, many women are victims of the challenges that face health care system in Nigeria, especially regarding reproductive health for women…. By...
Reekado Banks maintains his sonical superpower with “Off The Record 2” by being able to wield a calm, subtle, yet intricately groovy record, pouring all his...
…there are certain special people who in many life cycles, move seamlessly between the world of the spirits and of the living, and are believed to have a pact with...
…the perseverance of this tradition can also be linked to the fact that most married Nigerian women in Nigeria and outside the country, are taught to view marriage...
…if you are just starting out, or wouldn’t have the time to be at the gym, there are tons of home workouts you can try out with no workout equipment. By...
Movie Review
Izu Ojukwu’s “Amina” is an Underwhelming Portrayal Of The Legendary Queen Amina of Zazzau
…it flounders both as a period piece and as a story. And it fails to do justice to the legend that is Queen Amina of Zazzau. By Vivian Nneka Nwajiaku When I first...
…looking to enjoy a relaxing evening with your partner, play games, or a romantic dinner together, finding the right song can be the final ingredient to making...
Book Reviews
In Abi Dare’s “The Girl with the Louding Voice,” Language Plays a Foremost Role in Storytelling
The biggest achievement of “The Girl with the Louding Voice” is how it breaks the rules of grammar to create a new language for its own purposes… By Michael...
