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Still from The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos

“The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos” Review: The Agbajowo Collective’s Film Is a Bold Statement on Resistance

Although The Legend of the Vagabond Queen of Lagos aims to raise global awareness about the compulsive eviction of poor Nigerians from their homes and communities, it also immerses viewers in a…

Bolanle Austen-Peters

Bolanle Austen-Peters Announces Inaugural Lagos International Theatre Festival

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…

Identity management

How Multiple Identity Management Systems Complicate Service Delivery in Nigeria

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…

Tyla

Tyla’s “Water” Wins Best Afrobeats at the 2024 MTV VMAs

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…

Bongo Flava artistes

Bongo Flava: The Evolution of East Africa’s Soundtrack

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,…

2024 Paralympic Games

2024 Paralympics: How African Nations Fared at the Paris Games

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…