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5 Nigerian Women Advocating For a More Inclusive Tech Industry

The African tech ecosystem is evolving at an impressively fast pace. Many young Nigerians want a taste of this widely acclaimed goldmine that seems like the most legit ticket to…

A Miscellany of Art: Soul and Afro-folk in Contemporary Nigeria

In the complex fabric of Nigeria's cultural landscape, a unique fusion of…

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How ‘Country Queen’ and ‘Nairobby’ Addresses the Ills of Present-day Kenya

Nairobby and Country Queen are two notable Kenyan films running on Netflix.…

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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…

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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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How the Patriarchy Wars Against the African Man’s Mental Health

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Is Hollywood Ever Going to Stop Viewing Africa Through Neocolonial Lenses?

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Hacking Female Joy: 6 Ways Women Can Attain Well-Deserved Bliss

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Work is an integral cog in the wheel of human civilization. Without it, there would be no societal sustenance. The…

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