That Barber Girl is Transforming Nigeria’s Male-Dominated Industry

In a field traditionally dominated by men, Odedeji Felicia Oluwatosin, popularly known as That Barber Girl,  is rewriting the narrative.…

Big Brother Naija Star Tacha Breaks Two Guinness World Records in 24-Hour Makeover Marathon

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Anita Natacha Akide, better known as Tacha, has officially set two Guinness World Records for…

TheGlobalPoet Crowned Winner of De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt Season 4

Deborah Johnson, better known by her stage name TheGlobalPoet, has emerged as the champion of De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt (DTH) Season…

How One Founder is Using Tech to Revolutionise Waste Management in Nigeria

In most major cities across the world, refuse dumps are…

Once a Teaching Assistant in Ondo, Now an Award-Winning Content Creator

Life has no linear playbook, and the detours are often…

Gabriel Jideonwor on Building a Thriving Community for African Artists

From curating art in a tiny studio in Ikorodu, Gabriel…

A Nigerian Book Club Founder on Why Trauma Reading is Good for the Soul

In an age where the relentless pace of adult life…

Exploring ‘Poetry in the Time of Crisis’ at KAPFEST 2025

Kano, Nigeria: It’s Friday, September 12, 2025; the sun had…

Why Amaka Azie Interviewed Her Daughter to Write Her New Novel

In this edition of The Lane, novelist Amaka Azie opens…

Olayinka Stephen Aragbada is Fascinated by Frozen Moments

Nigerian visual artist Olayinka Stephen Aragbada opens up about his…

The Peoples of Nigeria is Reviving Diversity through Illustrated Storytelling

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A Nigerian Book Club Founder on Why Trauma Reading is Good for the Soul

In an age where the relentless pace of adult life threatens to consume personal well-being, Lynda Ndubuaku, lifestyle enthusiast and founder of The Bookish Tribe, is making a case for…

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Exploring ‘Poetry in the Time of Crisis’ at KAPFEST 2025

Kano, Nigeria: It’s Friday, September 12, 2025; the sun had just risen with a humming smile, dust spilling around. I marched down from my residence to The Avenue Event Centre…

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The Peoples of Nigeria is Reviving Diversity through Illustrated Storytelling

One of the most effective ways to preserve a culturally diverse and historically rich country like Nigeria is through documenting and telling creative stories that resonate with our realities and…

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Paperworth Books Rolls Out Chimeka Garricks’ Classic and Amaka Azie’s Debut

Paperworth Books will headline the literary month of October with two major releases that span generations and genres, underscoring the publisher's commitment to diverse Nigerian storytelling. The first release, which…

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Revisiting NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Winning Story, Hitting Budapest

NoViolet Bulawayo's "Hitting Budapest," the powerful and evocative short story that first won the Caine Prize for African Writing in 2011, has achieved a new, historical distinction: it has been…

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Greasy Tunes Lagos Hits High Note: Afrobeats, Food, and Culture Thrive Three Days In

Three days after its vibrant launch, Spotify's "Greasy Tunes Café" pop-up in Lagos is solidifying its position as a major cultural hub, successfully blending the dynamic energy of Afrobeats with…

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The Quiet Rebellion: What Does Asa, Beautiful Nubia, and Brymo Have in Common?

For the longest time, the sonic adrenaline of Afrobeats overwhelmingly dominates the vibrant, often frenetic landscape of Nigerian popular music, but in the background has also been a quiet yet…

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Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025

The Witsprouts Project has announced Rachel Ajisafe as the grand winner of the inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize for 2025. Ajisafe clinched the award, including a cash prize of ₦500,000, with…

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She Was Tying Gele for ₦200, Now She Builds a Sustainable Beauty Business

From learning the beauty business as a stopgap while she awaits Uni, Omoyoma Lawrence has since evolved to be the owner of a thriving beauty business, GlambyYoma. In this conversation,…

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Erhu Kome on Indie Publishing and the Quest for Entertaining African Stories

The 10th edition of The Platform welcomed acclaimed speculative fiction writer Erhu Kome, an Urhobo author renowned for her dynamic fantasy narratives and her distinction as the premier female Nigerian…

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Relaks is Helping Adults Navigate Emotions

Born out of a deep personal experience, Relaks is fast becoming a household name in the wellness world. In this edition of Launchpad, our latest series bringing you fresh stories…

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A First Look at Tobi Aluko’s Seagulls and Seashells

The art of poetry is built on the principle of compression, a demand to say the most with the least. To write poetry is to wield words at their most…

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FUJI Revival: Adekunle Gold & Spotify to Launch New Album Spectacle in Lagos

Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold is set to unveil his sixth studio album, FUJI, in collaboration with Spotify Africa in a landmark Lagos event announced ahead of its October release. The…

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Every Moment Becomes a Canvas With Ebuka Pascal Agudiegwu

Imagine a world where art isn’t just a visual experience but a reflection of life itself. For Ebuka Pascal Agudiegwu, creativity and reality are inseparable, and every moment becomes a…

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Ayo Deforge Paints the Woman as a Round Character in the Romantic World of Under the Rain

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Salmah Salam Oiza on the Weight of the Unsaid in Poetry and Life

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How Peercheck Africa is Bringing a New Wave of  Transparency to the African Workplace

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The Medical Doctor Balancing Dentistry and a Growing Shoe Brand

From crocheting shoes as handmade gifts for her cousins while awaiting admission into university, Dr. Goodness Adeosun has since grown into the founder of Gudie, a bespoke footwear brand gaining…

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A Local Literary Club Is Raising the Next Generation of Writers in Kano

A few meters on the main road that runs from the district head’s palace to the historic sales point in Bagwai lie two of the most notable primary schools in…

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Wale Davies is not in a hurry when he talks about himself.…

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