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Toni Morrison, Ake Festival and the infiltration of media in offline festivals
Obscure documentaries and experimental audiovisual projects about eccentric but powerful people in various are sub-genre to itself for media buffs. The idea that a popular person otherwise in control of…
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Sanctions not retaliations are how we need to respond to SA’s xenophobia
For nearly a week before the 1st of September, news filtered in from South Africa that the country's black male citizens were planning attacks on African immigrants. Their reasons were…
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Is @TheLagosReview going to succeed where Creetiq failed?
The 'review' as a concept has never been stronger. International media platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Vulture are built solely on the idea that audience members have preconceived notions about…
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We’re celebrating powerful women this week on Rubbin’ Minds
We're starting the new month of September for Rubbin' Minds fully committed to celebrating the influential and creative women who are challenging stereotypes in film and music and paving new…
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Why do we ignore our brightest stars in media till the west ‘discovers’ them?
The Nigerian corner of the internet can be a very curious place. These Nigerian teenagers are producing short sci-fi movies using a smart phone and other everyday items. —…
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Flooding: Nigeria is on the verge of yet another nationwide disaster
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, its hard not to feel like we all suffer from collective amnesia. A collective amnesia that allows our elected politicians to continue to adjudicate…
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These are the guests we’re excited for at the Ake Festival 2019
The countdown for the 2019 Ake Book and Arts Festival has begun in earnest and this year, the theme this year, 'Black Bodies, Grey Matter' centers the African narrative, asking…
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Intersex people are now a formally recognized gender in Kenya
As part of Kenya's plans to streamline its government process, the country began a census last weekend to align global population projections with the factual data. However, the 2019 Kenyan…
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Sexual harassment in markets is an issue women are tackling across Africa
One of the ways rape culture perpetuates itself is through sexual harassment. Sexual harassment which includes language that demeans women by targeting and sexualizing their physical appearance and non-consensual touching…
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We’re talking Saheed Balogun, ministers & global perception on Rubbin’ Minds this weekend
We're drawing close to the end of our month with Japheth Omojuwa on Rubbin' Minds and we have had compelling interviews, unexpected gems and quite a few insights. But he's…
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#BBNaija: Does the FG have anything else to do than censor BBNaija?
It has become somewhat farcical at this point. For months before hand, Endemol and Multichoice heavily promote their new season of Big Brother Nigeria, giving the federal government ample time…
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Davido, a name you’d never never expect to show up on a list beside The Assemblies of God
In the list of things that are fairly obvious but you would have never think to predict, is Davido's music label DMW world arraigned in a public list alongside Hubmart…
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As of today, Nigeria is finally polio free
It has taken Nigeria a long, long time, but finally, we are Polio free. It has taken 30 years of continuous global intervention, and billions of Naira to tackle the…
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Ekiti State is serious about their sex offenders list
Last week, the internet went wild when the Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi posted via his twitter, a photograph of the first sex offender to be publicized from the Ekiti…
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Could public shaming be the only way we get Nigerian politicians to behave?
There is an anecdote that says Nigerians do not have shame. I don't think that's true, at least, not for women or girls, who are constantly shamed in every facet…
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Do you love Nigerian history? Then binge these new historical shows
If there's any sub-genre of storytelling that has really suffered in Nigerian media, it is historical non-fiction. With the exception of a plethora of pre-colonial and civil war era books…
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Witch hunt or justice? Okoi Obono-Obla is suspended as chief fraud investigator
Sometimes it feels like living in Nigeria is being trapped in an eternal shop of horrors, where nothing is ever as it seems and the most surprising thing is that…
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Waje, forex bans and happiness: What to expect from Rubbin’ Minds this weekend
Our big guest for the week on Rubbin' Minds is singer extraordinaireWaje Iruobe. One of the divas of Nigerian music, Waje let us into a rarely seen side of the…
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Is it time we finally accepted we may never get a third season of Gidi Up?
I still remember exactly where I was when I saw the first episode of Ndani TV's Gidi Up! It was the 20th of February 2013 and I had just moved to Lagos…
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Mark Ofua’s animal shelter is a reminder of the ecological cost of our lifestyles
An animal shelter in Nigeria seems a bit of a stretch, but not for Mark Ofua. For Nigerians, animals rank very low on the scale of empathy. We are raised…
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Burna Bank by Burnaboy is exactly how you get people invested in an album
Since Burnaboy announced his latest album 'African Giant', his first since he signed his publishing contract with Universal Music, his whole media and communications approach has completely evolved. Starting with…
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Dada is revolutionizing medicine in Nigeria, one payment at a time
The Federal Medical Center Ebute Metta might not have been in the news over the last few months but it has been getting stellar reviews from patients and visitors to…
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Nigeria’s fuel subsidies are still costing us more than we think
When was the last time you thought about fuel? Have you thought about how much it costs for a litre, and why even though we have a robust subsidy, petrol…
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This #IYD2019 we celebrate the young educators leveraging new media to reach a new generation
This year's #IYD2019 celebrates the transformative power of education. It seems a curious subject to tackle considering we often overlook the power of education to change the lives of young…
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Nepotism in the Nigerian army cost the policemen killed last week their lives
If you follow politics in Nigeria, then the events of last weekend must have caused you some concern. The Nigerian army released a statement on Twitter 'explaining' the events that…
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Here’s what to expect this weekend on Rubbin’ Minds
Have you heard? For the month of August, Rubbin' Minds is getting a guest host. Ebuka's away hosting Big Brother Nigeria, and while we miss his ability to cut through…
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A kidnap kingpin is in the wind and 3 police officers are dead; This is Buhari’s Nigeria
In a turn of events that will confound even the most open minded of political commentators, the Nigerian Police Force, via its official Twitter handle tweeted a series of tweets.…
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It’s 2019, and Kenya’s National Assembly wants to punish a legislator for breastfeeding
It is hard not to feel like no matter the kind of progress we achieve as a continent, we will continue to struggle with patriarchal ideas that try to sideline…
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Talk about blazing trails: Ruona Meyer becomes the first Nigerian journalist to earn an Emmy Nomination
Last year, as part of the events to launch its new investigative journalism video series called 'AFRICA EYE', the BBC held a press conference at the Sheraton in Ikeja. I'd…
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The Andela Learning Community is investing in tomorrow’s tech leaders
Andela’s head office has become one of my favourite places to visit as a journalist interested in the growth of our nascent tech community. I have delved extensively into the…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy