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Maryam Shehu
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Not So Terrible People review: Where the Living and Dead Dance in Nana Sule’s Gripping Debut
Nana Sule’s debut novel, Not So Terrible People, is a collection of 11 speculative and mysterious ta…
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How Zaria’s First Books and Arts Festival Sparked a Cultural Awakening
In April 2025, the historic city of Zaria, long hailed as Birnin Ilimi (City of Knowledge), witnesse…
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Abdulrazaq Salihu Uses Poetry to Advocate for Change
Abdulrazaq Salihu, TPC I, is a Nigerian poet and member of the Hilltop Creative Arts Foundation. He …
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How Online Influencers Fuel the Flame of Ethnic Bigotry
The term “ethnic bigotry” has the potential to hinder any society’s progress. Why?…
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Taqaddama Review – A Kannywood Message to Careless ‘Loving’ Parents
Taqaddama is a Kannywood film that visualizes the lives of some politicians and their children. A fi…
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The Adventure of Ayya review – A Captivating Tale of Courage and Resilience
Sani Abdulrazak’s The Adventure of Ayya is a captivating fictional short story that follows th…