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Yahuza Bawage
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How BOBAFEST is Inspiring a New Narrative for Borno
In November 2022, Sa’id Sa’ad, an international journalist and writer, initiated the Bor…
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In Zimbabwe, 41-Year-Old Nompilo Nkomo Is Painting with Her Toes
In the vibrant city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, resides the remarkable artist Nompilo Nkomo, a 41-year-ol…
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Glory Solomon Survived Body Shaming, She Now Champions Body Positivity in Fashion
Glory Solomon, a dynamic fashion designer and writer, resides in the bustling city of Jalingo, Tarab…
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Northern Nigeria’s Young Female Creators Shaping a Fresh Narrative on TikTok
The emergence of TikTok has sparked endless conversations in northern Nigeria where young women are …
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Digitizing and Sustaining the Cultural Traditions of Kano Through a Food Festival
The ancient city of Kano over the years has grown to be one of the leading global commercial hubs in…
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These Cultural Activists are Leading a Cause through Arts Gatherings
The rise of literary festivals has given voice to various pressing African social issues, from creat…
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Gombe: A Rising Literary Star In Northern Nigeria
Through the wind of time, for close to a decade, the Northern Nigeria creative industry has grown wi…
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The Artist Meeting Increasing Demand for Architectural Painting in Northern Nigeria
Architectural paintings play a vital role in shaping the places we inhabit. They are not merely deco…
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10 Performance Poets From Northern Nigeria Who Have Graced the TEDx Stage
Recently, we have seen the rise of TEDx events occurring most often in different parts of the world.…
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Dike Chukwumerije’s Made In Nigeria Poetry Show Inspired My Patriotism
The Made-In-Nigeria Show is a Spoken Word production by Nigeria’s foremost performance poet, Dike Ch…
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I am an Educated Fulani, Why Do People Think I am a Terrorist?
The Fulani tribe (Fulbe) is one of the largest ethnic groups widely spread across the West and Centr…
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Creativity beyond geography: A conversation with Sa’id Sa’ad
Sa’id Sa’ad is a Nigerian storyteller, poet and spoken word artist from Maiduguri. He is the 2018 Pe…