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A Local Literary Club Is Raising the Next Generation of Writers in Kano
A few meters on the main road that runs from the district head’s palace to the historic sales point in Bagwai lie two of the…
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A Nigerian Book Club Founder on Why Trauma Reading is Good for the Soul
In an age where the relentless pace of adult life threatens to consume personal well-being, Lynda Ndubuaku, lifestyle enthusiast and founder of The Bookish Tribe,…
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Erhu Kome on Indie Publishing and the Quest for Entertaining African Stories
The 10th edition of The Platform welcomed acclaimed speculative fiction writer Erhu Kome, an Urhobo author renowned for her dynamic fantasy narratives and her distinction…
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From Show Dem Camp to My Father’s Shadow: Wale Davies’ Multidimension
Wale Davies is not in a hurry when he talks about himself. He knows the weight of memory, how easily it slips through fingers, how…
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Lawrence Oyor is the Gospel Artist of the Year
We are undoubtedly in a time when the pulsating rhythms of Afrobeats and pop dominate Nigerian music charts. There is, therefore, something quietly radical about…
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Iman Mohammed on the Comfort of Style and the Style of Comfort
In this edition of The Lane, we step into the world of Iman Mohammed—a fashion icon, runway star, and the creative force behind lifestyle brand…
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Why Is the Internet Surprised? Is Temi Otedola Supposed to Take Her Husband’s Name or Not?
There are weddings—and then there are weddings that rewrite the cultural script. In 2025, Temi Otedola and Mr Eazi managed both. Their union unfolded not…
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Timileyin Okunlola Writes Through Pain That Cannot Be Undone
Herein, Timileyin Okunlola discusses her poem, “Straits“ Your poem “Straits…” powerfully describes a sudden and life-changing loss. What inspired you to write about this specific kind…
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We Will Live Again review: Chukwuemeka Famous’ Haunting Portrait of Religion and Ruin
Some novels arrive like whispers; others break into your consciousness and refuse to leave. Chukwuemeka Famous’ We Will Live Again belongs firmly in the latter…
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Spoken Word Artist Elraj on Identity and the Creative Space
In this episode of The Lane, spoken word artist Elraj talks about his artistic journey and shares personal insights into the creative life. As Elraj…
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The Making of a Crime Writer: Derek Somto Nwokoye on the Books That Made Him
In this edition of The Lane, Moveee welcomes debut crime novelist Derek Somto Nwokoye, tracing the literary and cinematic journey that shaped his voice, from…
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Drifting Cords review: Damilola Olaniyi Navigates Pleasure, Place, Memory, and Loneliness
Every human wanders through different phases in life. Sometimes we drift towards something; other times, something drifts towards us. Whether it is the former or…
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Elegy for the Things We’ve Been Through review: Olalekan Ayodele as Poetic Witness to a Nation’s Soul
I once posited elaborately on the position of Skip Gates—I believe—regarding critical canons and the particularity of looking at works. He argues that all works…
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To Kill a Monkey review: The Monkey on the Programmer’s Back
Kemi Adetiba’s To Kill a Monkey is a show defined by a powerful central idea: the moment a desperate man decides to kill his conscience.…
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Dream Count review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Fragments of the Female Self
Dream Count is not the sweeping saga of Adichie’s acclaimed Americanah or the generational epic of Half of a Yellow Sun. Instead, it’s a finely-wrought,…
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Blooming Under the Bradford Skies review: An Anthology of Flowered Voices
Blooming Under Bradford Skies is a masterful assemblage of rich works by Nigerian and British writers who have made Bradford their home. Under the literary…
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What Does Islam Teach Us About Conserving Natural Resources?
Muslims need to look no further than the Quran for guidance, where there are approximately 200 verses concerning the environment.— Ibrahim Ozdemir When asked about…
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KAFART’s Ganiyat Sani Thinks Fashion Could Learn Slowness from Art
In a world increasingly seeking innovation and cultural depth, the intersection of art and fashion stands as a testament to human creativity and expression. At…
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I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body review: Mustapha Enesi’s Ode to Endurance
In his striking debut collection, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body and Other Stories, Mustapha Enesi turns his sharp eye to the…
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Reclaiming the Mother Tongue: A New Crop of Young Writers Reviving Yoruba Literature
The conversation surrounding contemporary African literature has long been shadowed by the “colonisation of language,” a concern powerfully articulated by the late Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o.…
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The Chartered Accountant Beating Through Lagos Chaos into Academic Success
This edition of Portraits of the City features Faith*, a chartered accountant juggling two ongoing undergraduate pursuits while navigating Lagos never-ending craziness. In this conversation,…
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Alfa Abdulkadir is Making Art from the Inward Gaze
Alfa Abdulkadir‘s work is steadily leaving an imprint on the Nigerian art and design landscape. As Lead Designer at Retro Africa, a contemporary art gallery…
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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 tales, a bold mix of ghosts, angels, jinn, and…
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What the Museum of West African Art Launch Means for Global Cultural Redefinition
The recent unveiling and impending grand opening of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, marks a pivotal moment for African…
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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), witnessed its first-ever Books and Arts Festival, a groundbreaking…
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Architects of Vision: How Young Curators are Navigating Nigeria’s Art Landscape
This story references discussions held during the 8th edition of Moveee’s monthly live culture panel, The Platform, which features Theo Allanso, Emmy Egwemi and Jonathan…
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Jumia Delivery vs. Konga Logistics: A Business Owner’s Guide to E-commerce Fulfillment in Nigeria
For any business operating in Nigeria’s burgeoning e-commerce landscape, efficient logistics are the backbone of success. Jumia and Konga, the two dominant players, each offer…