Moveee Editorials

Ahead of the sixth edition of the Kaduna Fashion and Art Festival, exhibition notes shared with The Moveee detail the thinking behind Claypots: Food, Body…

Ahead of its sixth, biennial edition, the founder of the Kaduna Fashion and Art Exhibition talks ownership, erasure, and why the North doesn’t need a single story.

The following piece is based on a conversation held during an edition of The Moveee’s monthly live culture panel, The Platform, titled “The Multifaceted Creative…

Keji Hamilton’s “Agbaya People” is a rare thing — a genuine attempt at Fela Kuti’s actual sound in an era that samples his catalogue endlessly but rarely plays it.

Tobiloba Afolayan is a ghostwriter with three books of his own and nine years of writing behind other people’s names. In this edition of The Lane, he reflects on discovering a career he didn’t know existed, the clients who kept coming back, and why not getting the credit has never bothered him.

Restacking the Odds was Quadri Morin’s first major exhibition, but he doesn’t call it a conclusion. He calls it a “first phrase.” We spoke to him about self-empowerment, intentional living, and why his art had to do more than just be seen.

Temitayo Adekola writes about the experiences African society would rather look away from. His novelette Trauma, first written in 2021 and re-released in 2026, gives voice to pain that is too often hidden or dismissed. On The Lane, he traces the journey from observer to storyteller.

We talk every day — haggling, bantering, praying, debating on X — but how many of us have actually learned how to argue well? In this essay, Obinna unpacks the logical fallacies that shape Nigerian discourse, from hasty generalisations about men to circular defences of faith, and makes the case that good conversation is an art we owe ourselves.

BNXN just sampled Amadou & Mariam. But African artists have been sampling the continent’s archive for years. So why does this one feel different?

Carter Efe is walking around Lagos calling himself “Carter Mayweather.” Portable is on Instagram accusing everyone of ojoro. DAZN just streamed the whole thing to the world. If you missed it, where have you been?

Nonye Jennifer Amaechi on writing as survival, her debut novel Black Ink White Paper, and why love in her fiction is never simple. A Moveee Lane interview.

Clean water is a basic need everyone relies on for everyday survival. Yet in Nigeria, approximately 179 million people lack access to safely managed drinking…

Shelter is an essential human need. It is the starting point of stability, dignity, and belonging. In Nigeria, however, the search for a home is…

In a field traditionally dominated by men, Odedeji Felicia Oluwatosin, popularly known as That Barber Girl,  is rewriting the narrative. Operating a thriving barbing academy…

The latest edition of The Platform welcomed poet and author Salmah Salam Oiza for a deeply personal discussion that moved seamlessly between the technicalities of…

Deborah Johnson, better known by her stage name TheGlobalPoet, has emerged as the champion of De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt (DTH) Season 4, taking home a cash…

The Witsprouts Project has announced Rachel Ajisafe as the grand winner of the inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize for 2025. Ajisafe clinched the award, including a…

From learning the beauty business as a stopgap while she awaits Uni, Omoyoma Lawrence has since evolved to be the owner of a thriving beauty…

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…

Born out of a deep personal experience, Relaks is fast becoming a household name in the wellness world. In this edition of Launchpad, our latest…

For Vanilla Monyei, life after school came with its fair share of ups and downs, adulthood struggles and crazy crossroads. In this edition of Portraits…

Welcome to Owuro Every small town in Nigeria has secrets. Owuro, the fictional Ondo State municipality at the centre of Magdalene Agweven’s debut novel, is…

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…

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,…

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…

Walking into A Maze of Power at Rabat’s Mohammed VI Museum (opened 15 April 2025), one is immediately struck by its grandeur. The space is dimly…

The fifth edition of The Platform features Aishat Adesanya discussing her short story collection, Funerals and Firecrackers, published by Witsprouts Books, with host Timileyin Okunlola.…

Adetunji Opayele, the 31‐year‐old co-founder of tech startup Bumpa, tragically lost his life in a hit-and-run incident on 4 March 2025. According to reports from…

Renowned Nollywood star Timini Egbuson and acclaimed director Kayode Kasum are bringing audiences an evocative romantic drama titled Reel Love. This cinematic journey weaves themes…

Social advocacy is a cause that often goes overlooked in today’s world. Amidst the apparent absence of voices clamoring for change, individuals like Esther Seriki…

For Muyiwa Akhigbe, an exciting new chapter unfolds as the multidisciplinary creative explores innovative art styles. Muyiwa, a force in the Nigeria audiovisual art space,…

SOTO Gallery as the art gallerist emphasized, was the mastermind behind pioneering +234 ArtFair at EPAC, Lagos which contributed to a significant buzz in the…

Filmhouse Group hosted an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, October 25th, as they premiered Venom: The Last Dance at the prestigious IMAX, Lekki. The exclusive…

Cartoon Network and Max have unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated animated series “Iyanu,” based on the popular graphic novel “Iyanu: Child of…

Olubunmi Familoni has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Nigeria Prize for Literature. This accolade, one of the most coveted in African literature, recognizes Familoni’s outstanding…

Renowned Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is set to captivate readers once again with her upcoming novel, “Dream Count,” scheduled for release on March 4,…

On Thursday, 29th August, Filmhouse Group, a leading player in the Nigerian film industry, hosted an exclusive networking dinner at the Filmhouse Cinemas – Rooftop…

With a brushstroke of defiance and a palette of passion, Nigerian visual artist Abdulwadud Afolabi (Mr Waduud) weaves tales of societal ills, mental health, and…

The Nigerian entertainment industry is in mourning following the sudden death of veteran singer, songwriter, and actress Onyeka Onwenu. The beloved artist, often referred to…

Emmanuel Egwemi is a dynamic storyteller and versatile professional with a background in theatre and media arts, specializing in storytelling and screenwriting. With a wealth of experience…

Zaniel Dada, bird story agency Ifedolapo Runsewe is prospecting for “black gold”. Although Nigeria is one of the world’s leading crude oil exporters, this time…

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has recently set the stage for the release of her upcoming single, “Love Me JeJe”. This soulful track pays homage…

Iris Pacheco, bird story agency Lively conversation blends with the rhythmic sizzle of hot oil in Itapuã, a neighbourhood near the coastal city of Salvador…

Nigerian singer-songwriter Brymo has come clean about his viral outburst. During an episode of the satirical interview show “Curiosity Made Me Ask,” hosted by comedian…

Acclaimed Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is set to make her first appearance on the silver screen in the movie, “Water and Garri,” scheduled for an…

Dame (Dr.) Adaora Umeoji, OON, has been appointed as the Group Managing Director/Chief Executive of Zenith Bank Plc, effective from June 1, 2024. She is…

Acclaimed British actor and filmmaker Idris Elba has been confirmed as the director of the upcoming film ‘Dust to Dreams.’ The project is a collaboration…