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·January 29, 2021·1 min read

Joeboy Documents His Swift Rise in New Mini-Documentary “Becoming the African Pop Star”

“Becoming the African Pop Star” is a mini-documentary charting Afrobeats superstar Joeboy’s meteoric rise. Director Adetula Adebowale of Nigeria’s KingTula...

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 Review: The More Things Change, The More They Remain The Same – Michael Kolawole

“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

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

Russell Crowe sheds 25kg, credits cutting back on alcohol

Song Hà leads live tour of “A Lotus Blooming in a Sea of Fire” exhibition

Tanzanian musician & activist Vitali Maembe seeks emergency protection in Kenya amid security threats

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Joeboy Documents His Swift Rise in New Mini-Documentary “Becoming the African Pop Star”

Izztopik’s “Acct Number” fuses romance & street flair

Russell Crowe sheds 25kg, credits cutting back on alcohol

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