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·September 23, 2024·1 min read

Felabration 2024 set to light up Sheffield & Hull with Afrobeat, Fela Kuti’s legacy

Morpheus Multimedia has announced “Felabration 2024: Look and Laugh,” a vibrant celebration of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, taking place across...

Burna Boy’s “No Sign of Weakness”: A Soundtrack of Swagger, Struggles, and Sweet Wahala – TKO

No Sign of Weakness: Burna Boy’s personal but less purposeful album – Michael Kolawole

Ayọ Maff’s “Prince of the Street” is a Missed Coronation – Michael Kolawole

Debut Novel “The Unassuming Vector” Explores Power, Trauma, and Hidden Forces

The Uneasiness of Belonging: A review of Akin Adesokan’s South Side — Olukorede S. Yishau

Beyond Death and Dictatorship: A review of Jailed for Life: A Reporter’s Prison Notes by Kunle Ajibade — Uzor Maxim Uzoatu

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

Tense and Emotionally Charged: Kemi Adetiba’s “To Kill a Monkey” is a pulsating crime thriller – Chinonso Nzeakor

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

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

Poetry and the subconscious: A personal essay on Kwesi Brew’s “The Mesh” – Star Zahra

Adrien Brody’s “Red Chip” revolution beyond the box office

I try to find that sweet spot between substance and form — Michael Afenfia

Toni Kan in Conversation with Nels Abbey who says – My favourite book would be The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah.

Beloved comedian Reginald Carroll fatally shot in Mississippi

Lil Nas X facing 4 felony charges

Legendary Danish producer Per Holst dies at 86

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Felabration 2024 set to light up Sheffield & Hull with Afrobeat, Fela Kuti’s legacy

Pierce Brosnan & Tom Ellis find their ‘sexy’ 2nd act in new Netflix film

Beloved comedian Reginald Carroll fatally shot in Mississippi

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