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“We copy it from them”: How campus politics sets scene for big man politics
Nigeria has one of the lowest rates of female political representation in the world. This culture is established and reinforced early. One morning before ... -
Nigeria elections 2023: And so the countdown begins
Two familiar candidates will compete for the presidency amid some familiar problems but under a new electoral framework. Now that Nigeria knows the dates ... -
How to become an overnight Afrobeats star? Tiktok
The viral-making app has provided some unknown artists a route straight to global stardom. In March, a Nigerian music miracle happened. Finesse by producer ... -
Gambian voters show unpredictability again to deliver first hung parliament
A finely balanced National Assembly can be seen as a sign of both political polarisation and democratic progress. On 9 April, Gambians delivered a ... -
A year on from the Ho 21 arrests, queer Ghanaians fear more to come
If the anti-gay bill is passed, how many more police raids, media witch-hunts, and hateful speeches will be subjected to simply for existing? Diary ... -
Nigeria’s official language is English. Why do its citizens have to prove it?
The UK requires Nigerians to take an English test to study or immigrate there. Critics say it must be cancelled or at least reformed. ... -
France, Russia, and shifting sands in the Sahel
The withdrawal of French troops from Mali comes after nine years of fighting the Islamist insurgency. On 17 February, France and its European allies ... -
Is it time to gatekeep Afrobeats?
Fears around cultural appropriation are valid but gatekeeping is out of touch with the modern music marketplace. Lately, Afrobeats, Nigeria’s biggest music export, has ...
