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Music Review
Music Review

On “Auracle”, Shallipopi is an Oracle with a cool aura – Michael Kolawole
Tems’ Love Is A Kingdom: A Gentle Reign of Love and Doubt – Michael Kolawole
A review of Bella Shmurda’s “Sanity” – Michael Kolawole
Book Review
Book Review

A testament and cautionary tale: Chiazor-Enenmor’s ‘See Morocco See Spain’ – Akumbu Uche
Skirting the thin line between fact and fiction in Arundhati Roy’s “Mother Mary Comes To Me” – Olukorede S Yishau
Obinna Udenweʼs “Years of Shame” Is An Ambitious Epic of Tragedy, History & Culture – Sima Essien
Movie Review
Movie Review

Uchenna Ugwu’s “I Too, Crave Death” Tackles Depression and Suicide – Michael Kolawole
Daniel Etim Effiong’s debut “The Herd” stares down Nigeria’s chaos – Joseph Jonathan
My Father’s Shadow Review: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same – Michael Kolawole
Theatre Review
Theatre Review

Unpacking “Once Upon an Elephant”: A Stage Experience by Peaklane Drama Troupe – Peju Akande
“Dear Kaffy” is a riot of laughter and a river of tears – Peju Akande
LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan
Essays
Essays

Our Best Essays and Reviews of 2025
Orchestra of Fishermen of the Country: The compelling oeuvre of Chigozie Obioma — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
The Lasting Legacy of Evelyn Osagie: A tribute to a cultural champion — Terh Agbedeh
The ghastly murder of musician Israel Njemanze in Lagos — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu
Interviews
Interviews

Elsie Is Bringing Music Conversations to Our Doorsteps From Lagos to Toronto to the World – Onyema Dike
Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office
I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia
News
News

Beatriz González: The “transgressive” icon of Colombian art dies at 93
Kid Cudi to debut 1st solo art exhibition in Paris
Chris Pratt baffled by giant Arnold Schwarzenegger Christmas gift
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