The Lagos International Theatre Festival will be held from November 15th-17th.  By Hope Ibiale Nigerian filmmaker, Bolanle Austen-Peters, has announced the inaugural Lagos International Theatre Festival (LITF). The festival, in partnership with the Lagos State government, will be held from November 15th-17th across four locations: The National Theatre, Terra Kulture, Muson Centre, and John Randle…

It is worth noting that Nigeria’s various identity management databases are not designed to be interoperable. This means that if a citizen lacks an NIN to open a bank account, they cannot use a PVC with the same personal data. By Michael Akuchie  As Nigerians continued to feel the effects of a government-sanctioned lockdown aimed…

This marks Tyla’s first-ever MTV VMA win, making her the first South African artiste to claim a VMA By Hope Ibiale South African superstar, Tyla, has been announced as the winner of the ‘Best Afrobeats’ category at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards. This marks her first-ever MTV VMA win, making her the first South…

Bongo Flava has not only established itself as a genre reflecting the life experiences of the region but also as the new language of modern East Africa. By Frank Njugi Phillip Lopate, the American film critic and essayist, is known for introspecting on the suspect nature of the whole notion of a “golden age”. Lopate…

Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, and Nigeria emerged as frontrunners on the medal log among African Paralympic contingents.  By Tuka Letura  The 2024 Paris Paralympics was big for a handful of African athletes, who excelled with remarkable and historic performances. Pushing the limits of their abilities, these athletes secured a significant haul of medals, creating unforgettable moments…