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Faith Gbadero — Art as an exploration of faith, identity, and objective self-expression
Nigerian artist Faith Gbadero represents a new breed of young artists of African descent using their canvas to explore realities, experiences and identities. Over the years, Faith has done works…
A Miscellany of Art: Soul and Afro-folk in Contemporary Nigeria
In the complex fabric of Nigeria's cultural landscape, a unique fusion of…
How ‘Country Queen’ and ‘Nairobby’ Addresses the Ills of Present-day Kenya
Nairobby and Country Queen are two notable Kenyan films running on Netflix.…
Meet Yusuf Ambursa, the poet building a community of emerging young creatives in Northern Nigeria
We spoke with Yusuf Ambursa, the founder of Caliphate Arts and Literary…
How Online Influencers Fuel the Flame of Ethnic Bigotry
The term "ethnic bigotry" has the potential to hinder any society's progress.…
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