There is an on-going revolution in Nigeria—and the most unlikely hero, Naira...
I met Benjamin Zephaniah, once, in Lagos... He was tall, dreadlocked, animated and charming. His British accent had a tinge of the Caribbean twang and as a young poet and writer; it was as always a pleasure to meet a celebrated writer.
Yesterday I announced that I would unveal my thoughts regarding the IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu. Several people reached out, advising me to be neutral and steer clear of political discourse....
Memories are coalescing into nostalgia and you can feel the encroaching realization that the amazing week has come to an end.
Nneka Egbunaʼs is a voice that wants to be heard beyond itself....
If you know anything about Lagos traffic, you won’t be all riled up about going straight home after work today. Besides this weekend is special. Afrobeat is in the air...
I can think of many words to describe the music of Fatoumata...
While the world grapples with the first truly global pandemic in generations,...
It is funny how a man you never met could have made such a strong impression. It must have been a Friday in September 2020. I was hanging out with...
Dr. Stanley Nkwachikwelumamaya Macebuh was a rare breed in the freshest sense...
(This keynote speech was delivered at the ANA OYO Reading of February...
In the spirit of Felabration we publish an excerpt from Lemi Ghariokwu’s forthcoming biography, The King of Covers, detailing the circumstances surrounding his first collaboration with Afrobeat maestro, Fela Kuti,...