Hello Moveers,
You know, some weeks feel ordinary. Others remind you just how connected everything really is. This week has been one of those moments for me. I’ve found myself thinking a lot about how events happening thousands of kilometres away somehow ripple into everyday life here at home. I’m sure you’ve felt it too.
That’s exactly the spirit behind GetMeLit– a space where we pause every couple of weeks to make sense of the moment. Think of it as a quick check-in: cultural stories, creative work, interesting opportunities, and the occasional rabbit hole worth exploring.
From wars affecting fuel prices to the creative stories still coming out of Africa’s cultural scene, the past few days have been a reminder that the global and the local are more intertwined than we often realise. What’s the fuel price in your area? Please let me know
In this inaugural edition, we’re looking at one of those ripple effects, what’s on Moveee, sharing a few opportunities and things I think you’ll enjoy, and closing things out with a little question to keep things flowing into the next issue. Let’s get into it.
— Godswill
Spotlight
Why a War Thousands of Miles Away Is Affecting Fuel Prices Across Africa
The tensions in the Middle East are already sending ripples through global energy markets. Rising oil prices and supply chain uncertainty are already affecting fuel costs across multiple countries, including Nigeria. It leads to a frustrating question many of us are asking:
If the Dangote Refinery has reportedly been refining crude locally for months, why do global events still seem to influence our fuel prices so heavily? It raises an uncomfortable question: if Nigeria is refining locally, why are global shocks still determining our daily costs?
What it really shows is how interconnected the energy system still is. Even with local refining capacity, international oil prices, currency fluctuations, and distribution networks still play major roles in determining what people ultimately pay at the pump.
The result is a strange paradox: a war thousands of miles away can still quietly reshape the daily cost of living here at home. And as always, the biggest impact is felt by everyday people simply trying to navigate an already unpredictable economy.
What’s On The Moveee?
A Local Literary Club Is Raising the Next Generation of Writers in Kano
The Medical Doctor Balancing Dentistry and a Growing Shoe Brand
Ayo Deforge Paints the Woman as a Round Character in the Romantic World of Under the Rain
Jonathan Onipe’s Vision for Gwagwalada’s Creative Landscape
Opportunities
Open Call for African Writers (Submissions Open March 16)
At The Moveee, we believe some of the most powerful stories are the personal ones — the experiences, reflections, and quiet moments that shape how we see the world. Starting March 16, we’re opening submissions for Culture Stories, our new magazine inviting emerging African writers to share thoughtful, honest narratives about culture (life, identity, work, creativity, film, music, books, and everything in between). If you’ve been sitting on a story that feels deeply personal or meaningful, this is your chance to tell it. Keep an eye out for the full submission guidelines when the call officially opens.
Cowrywise 2026 Internship Programme for Women
Looking to break into fintech or build experience in the tech ecosystem? Cowrywise has opened applications for its 2026 Internship Programme for Women, offering early-career professionals the chance to gain hands-on experience across several teams, including Customer Experience (CX), Legal & Compliance, Portfolio Management, and Product Management. It’s a great opportunity to learn directly from one of Nigeria’s leading digital wealth management platforms while building practical skills in a fast-growing industry. If you’re interested in fintech, operations, or product development, this could be a valuable step into the ecosystem.
Recommendations
Game Theory – A concise breakdown of strategic thinking in human interactions, this article will help you understand the invisible patterns behind decision-making in society, business, and personal life. Once you read it, you start noticing these patterns everywhere — in work, friendships, even everyday conversations.
“Game theory isn’t just about economics—it’s about how we anticipate and react to others in a networked world.”
2008 Zimbabwean Dollar Crash – This podcast episode offers a hilarious yet eye-opening breakdown of the 2008 Zimbabwean Dollar Crash under Robert Mugabe, combining humor with financial insight. It’s culturally relevant because it highlights the real-life impact of economic policy on everyday people, while keeping listeners engaged through the host’s impeccable storytelling.
“To buy bread, people were carrying wheelbarrows full of cash. That’s how bad it was.”
Is Adulting A Scam? – This episode of Road to 30 unpacks the sometimes‑absurd expectations society places on young adults, from careers to relationships, from success markers to emotional maturity. It’s a conversation that resonates because most of us have asked ourselves at some point: “Is adulting really what they told us it would be?” Whether you’re figuring out your first job, navigating financial pressure, or questioning social milestones, this discussion is both funny and surprisingly deep, a cultural mirror for anyone trying to make sense of life in their 20s and beyond. For me, this was a timeless episode that still feels fresh because adulting never stops being a work in progress.
Fela Kuti’s DNA in Modern Music– Few artists have shaped the sound of modern African music the way Fela Kuti did. Widely credited as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela fused Yoruba rhythms with jazz, funk, and highlife to create a sound that was as political as it was infectious. His music was more than entertainment; it was a tool for confronting corruption, authoritarianism, and injustice in Nigeria. That same rhythmic intensity and improvisational structure have since become a goldmine for producers and artists across generations, many of whom still sample or reinterpret his work today. This carousel does a great job tracing that lineage and celebrating just how far his influence travels.
FROM Season 4 (Official Trailer)– The eerie mystery series From returns for its fourth season, continuing the story of a small town where anyone who enters becomes trapped and where the creatures that come out at night are only part of the mystery. Over the past few seasons, the show has quietly built a cult following thanks to its blend of psychological horror, survival drama, and slow-burn storytelling. If you enjoy shows that unravel their secrets piece by piece, the new season promises even deeper answers about the town, its rules, and the people trying to escape it. “You don’t find the town… the town finds you.”
Companion Playlist
I’ve been deep-diving into Ghanaian Highlife lately, and honestly, I’m a little obsessed. If you need to inject some pure, rhythmic sunshine into your rotation, this is the move. It’s one of those genres that feels instantly familiar yet unique; it’s a brilliant cocktail of traditional Akan melodies mixed with jazzy horns and a dash of Caribbean calypso. The name itself comes from the “high life” parties in early 20th-century Accra, and you can still hear that sense of celebration in every note. Between the syncopated guitar plucking and those infectious, danceable grooves, it’s easy to see why this sound is the literal DNA of the Afrobeats we’re all obsessed with today.
What’s really hooked me is how much range there is. You can go from the elegant, big-band brass of the 1950s to the gritty, psychedelic funk of the 70s without losing that signature warmth. I’ve been alternating between soulful “palm-wine” storytelling and the upbeat “Burger Highlife” tracks that came out of the Ghanaian diaspora in Germany—it all just feels incredibly fresh despite its deep roots. If you’re looking for music that feels like a warm afternoon and a cold drink, you need to get into this.
- All For You – E.T. Mensah (The ultimate “King” of the big-band era).
- Love and Death – Ebo Taylor (This is the one if you like your highlife with a heavy side of funk).
- Gyae Su – Pat Thomas (Pure, melodic sunshine).
- Kyenkyen Bi Adi M’awu – K. Frimpong (A heavy, hypnotic track that I’ve had on repeat).
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, take a moment to appreciate the women around you- the creators, leaders, friends, and thinkers quietly shaping the world in ways that don’t always make headlines but change things all the same. To start, share this issue with them.
To Close…
Nigeria discovered oil nearly 70 years ago.
If you could redesign Nigeria’s economy today, what industry should replace oil as the country’s main driver?
- Tech
- Agriculture
- Manufacturing
- Creative economy
Hit reply and tell me why.
Moveee Along
Before you go, here are a few things happening inside the Moveee community:
• We reviewed Salmah Salam Oiza’s debut collection of poems, Foreign in a Long-Familiar Leap Year, which breaks down the unspoken complexities, for those who ‘japa’, and those who are back home.
• Submissions will soon be open for our upcoming quarterly magazine issue.
• The next edition of The Platform, our monthly culture panel, is coming up soon. Stay tuned.
If you’re a writer, artist, filmmaker, or creative or cultural enthusiast with a story to tell, we’d love to hear from you.
Stay curious, stay creative.
And if something in this issue made you think, laugh, or fall down a new rabbit hole – my job here is done.
See you in the next issue.
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