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·February 12, 2023·4 min read

Not just another immigrant tale: A review of Bisi Adjapon’s “Daughter in Exile” — Olukorede S Yishau

Bisi Adjapon proudly wears three citizenship caps: She is Ghanaian, Nigerian and American. These three powerful countries find voice in...

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·April 10, 2020·1 min read

Blitz the Ambassador Named 2020 Guggenheim Fellow.

The Ghanaian artist and filmmaker is among 175 “individuals who have demonstrated exceptional capacity for productive scholarship or exceptional creative...

ODUMODUBLVCK’S The Machine: A Defiant and Unruly Statement – Michael Kolawole

“Protect Sarz At All Costs” and the Importance of being Sarz – Michael Kolawole

On the exceptional “This One Is Personal,” Tiwa Savage cries us a river – Michael Kolawole

When Three Worlds Collide: A Review of Abdulrazak Gurnah’s Theft – Olukorede S. Yishau

“A Blitz In The Haze” Paints A Complex Portrait of Darkness & Light In Northern Nigeria – Sima Essien

Making Learning Fun in ‘Have You Seen Miss Zuri’s Magical Shoes?’ by Oluchi – Akumbu Uche

“My Father’s Shadow” Explores the Personal Within Nigeria’s Political Memory – Joseph Jonathan

A dodgy romance and uneven storytelling mar “Devil is a Liar” – Chinonso Nzeakor

“Freedom Way” Review: A quietly devastating portrayal of struggle, survival & systemic madness — Joseph Jonathan

LAMDA’s production of James Baldwin’s “The Amen Corner” interrogates Christian charity – Toni Kan

Intriguing Insights into Reincarnation: A review of Cheta Igbokwe’s “Awele” — Nenye Okoye

With “Wedlock of the Gods,” professor brings Nigerian storytelling and culture to USC main stage — Chinyere Amobi

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

Mourning Ngugi wa Thiong’o in Peace; A response to Prof Indagasi — Andrew Maina

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

Kate Actress named goodwill ambassador for Bill Gates’ 70th birthday global campaign

Victor Ehikhamenor, Angels and Muse launch inaugural Black Muse Art Festival in Benin City

Missy Elliott, Madison Beer & Karol G electrify the runway at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show

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Not just another immigrant tale: A review of Bisi Adjapon’s “Daughter in Exile” — Olukorede S Yishau

Blitz the Ambassador Named 2020 Guggenheim Fellow.

Kate Actress named goodwill ambassador for Bill Gates’ 70th birthday global campaign

Zoë Kravitz details “competitiveness” & limited space for Black women in Hollywood

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