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#WithChudeLive Was a Carnival of Conversations with Africa’s Finest Voices
Under the heat of the Lagos sun at Palms Mall, Lekki, guests for #WithChudeLive, the much-anticipated Africa’s first-ever talk concert were pacing across the walkway,…
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Why the Best Mentors Today Don’t Call Themselves Mentors
The traditional definition of who a mentor is comes from the poem “Odessey” by Homer. In the poem, when Odysseus, the king of Ithaca left…
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Gen-Z, Startups, and the Art of Collaboration in Modern Work Culture
Let’s establish a fact. A fact that we can all see playing out before our very eyes; the current generation of the workforce will rather,…
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What Was Gender Equality in Nigeria Before the Intervention of the West?
The American Sociologist Thomas Sowell, in his book ‘Wealth, Poverty and Politics’ stated that: “A society which restrict the education or employment of women can…
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The Evolution of the Harp in African and American Music
The harp is one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments in the world. It has a long and rich history that spans across…
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Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: An Overview on Using T-shirts as a Tool for Expression
The t-shirt as we know it today first appeared in the late 1800s. It was initially created as an undershirt for members of the US…
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This is Why I Still Chew Sticks
Growing up, my grandmother introduced me to the tradition of using a chewing stick. Despite the availability of toothbrushes in the house, it was amusing…
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It’s Giving Spoilt Brat: Are Gen-Z and Millennials Fuelling a Decline in Traditional Moral Values?
A coworker and I recently had a conversation about the moral values of younger generations, Gen Z and Millennials. As a baby boomer, he emphasised…
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Bacardi Dance: The Choreographic Seduction of South African Rhythm
If you haven’t yet heard of the Bacardi dance, it’s time to crawl out from under that rock you’ve been living in and join the…
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Here is Why Anikulapo Might Have Missed the Oscar Committee Selection
From a director and a scriptwriter, here is my honest review of why Anikulapo, the movie, might have missed the Nigerian Oscar selection committee’s selection.…
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Stop Telling a Fat Woman She Looks Beautiful and Brave
Fat is a term that holds a great deal of power for a significant number of people. It is hurled as a weapon, a ruthless…
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Tribal Marks and Tattoos: A Proud Cultural Heritage on the Verge of Oblivion
Growing up in a society with rich cultural practices is fascinating. I remember my siblings and friends occasionally pointing out the short incision on my…
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Almajiranci: A Narrative That Needs To Be Rewritten
In northern Nigeria, a system of Islamic education called Almajiranci is being practised. The learners in this educational system are young boys named Almajiri. Etymologically,…
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The Scam of Adulthood: Navigating the Shock of Post-Childhood
I was mistaken in thinking that adults had all the power. I believed that adults had unlimited resources and could acquire everything they desired.…
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Is Nigeria ever going to be free from misrepresentations and harmful stereotypes?
“It is just as offensive to insist that everyone is a fraud or scam as to believe that everyone should be a hero.” For a…
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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 Central African regions.The Fulbe people can be identified…
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How to be Sad in an African Home (a 3-Step Guide to Gloom)
There is no way to say this without sounding ungrateful: being happy is overrated. I know this because I have tried. I have tried and…
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First Mover Significance and the Ingenuity of New Adopters in African Creative Industry
Stories have origins, but what converts them to history is the presence of continuous life. In biology, the cell theory, which is also the foundation…
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This Is How You Move On From Grief That Has Run It’s Course as a Comforter
Grief – the bitter pill we all have to swallow at one point or the other. Recall when you lost a high-value possession, a much…
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Why I Never Want Kids of My Own Even Though I Love Children
My big sister welcomed her first child on a beautiful, bright Saturday morning. A tiny baby girl. Awake, she lies gently in her crib. Her…
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Islamophobia In One Of The Most Dangerous Countries For Christians
I come from a secular country with a profoundly religious society. After a busy day at work, I logged in to my WhatsApp account to…
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From Afrobeat to Afro-x: A Brief Account of the Evolution of the Genre
Since the death of Nigerian instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Afrobeat music has taken on a whole new dimension. While his descendants and a…
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How the Patriarchy Wars Against the African Man’s Mental Health
We don’t talk enough about the mental health of the African man, and how its fate depends on both archaic aggression and modernised toxicity. Growing…
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Is Hollywood Ever Going to Stop Viewing Africa Through Neocolonial Lenses?
Westerners have a long and continuous history of deliberately portraying the African continent as poverty-ridden and inferior. When you observe the western representation of Africa…
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Hacking Female Joy: 6 Ways Women Can Attain Well-Deserved Bliss
Women go through a lot daily, from the thinly veiled gender-biased dismissals of our opinions to choking anxiety about our threatened safety. To make matters…
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The Work Culture and the New Breed: What the Old Wineskin Means for the New Wine
Work is an integral cog in the wheel of human civilization. Without it, there would be no societal sustenance. The need for food, clothing, and…