The Politics of Fashion and Affordability in Nigeria
In Nigeria, streetwear affordability reflects the tension between global brand standards and the economic reality of a majority-poor population It takes a lot to […]
Articles by Peniel Uma
The Legacy of Rotimi Fani-Kayode
Exploring the work and influence of one of the 1980s’ most important artists, who reshaped how Black bodies, queerness, and African identity are seen through […]
We Need to Let Go of 2016
At what point does nostalgia stop being a reference point? Our cultural obsession with 2016—and with the past more broadly—has lingered far longer than it […]
‘Jogodo’ Sets the Tone for Asake and Wizkid’s Real EP
Asake and Wizkid’s ‘Jogodo’ is a slick, swagger-laden offering that sets the tone for the upcoming EP, Real, first announced by Wizkid in December during […]
The Crisis of the Artist in the Age of Content
We are living through a strange contradiction. Never before have artists had so many tools, platforms, and audiences within reach, and yet, never has genuine […]
Nike and Homecoming Bring the Air Afrique RK61 to Nigeria
Cover Image: Seyi Bankole Air Afrique, the legendary pan-African airline, which was founded in 1961 at the height of post-independence optimism across West and Central […]
Omah Lay Stands as Afropop’s Most Intimate Voice
From Boy Alone to Clarity of Mind: Omah Lay’s Signature Sound of Vulnerability Emerging from the city of Port Harcourt, Omah Lay has evolved into […]
Europe-Conquering Funk, Soul & Jazz Powerhouse Justina Lee Brown Honours Her Roots with African Album “Echoes of Home”
Europe-based Nigerian singer, songwriter and performer Justina Lee Brown has released her sixth studio album, ‘Echoes of Home’ – a bold and reflective homage to […]
Sly Megida’s Mission to Elevate African Storytelling
Sly Megida is a Nigerian visual artist, filmmaker, and creative director redefining the language of contemporary African art. Born and raised in Ojo, Lagos, Sly […]
What Is Happening at MOWAA, Benin City
The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City has come under public attention following a protest that disrupted its scheduled preview events over […]