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Reflections Of Femi Kuti
As The Guardian team walks into The New Afrika Shrine located at the capital of Lagos, time stops as this space generates its own life and feels like it can survive on its own without the interference...
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Tiyan Alile: Shaping The Future Of Grand Cuisine
The moment I stepped into the Culinary Academy and Tarragon in Ikoyi, I knew that Tiyan Alile was going to be a very interesting woman to meet. Every inch of the space was designed to create an...
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Bolanle Austen-Peters: For The Love Of The Art
With a history and culture that does little or nothing to promote the woman as a context, the International Women's Month offers an avenue to celebrate women who have contributed phenomenally to the...
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Omoyemi Akerele: The Woman Behind Lagos Fashion Week
For someone who is quite hesitant to do interviews, Omoyemi Akerele exudes an aura that puts those around her at ease. Akerele, a woman widely regarded as a driving force behind the burgeoning Nigerian...
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We Can All Be Feminists
"Why you dey behave like woman? Abeg, man up!" Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â **** "Don't you know you're a woman?" Â At some point in your life, you might have heard statements similar to these. If...
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Chin And Teme: Pioneers Of The Gidi Culture
Meeting Chinedu Okeke and Oriteme Banigo—popularly known as Chin and Teme—at the Eclipse Live office was a very interesting experience. Watching the pioneers of Gidi Fest converse and relate, it dawns...
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Advocates for Positive Change
In a world where young people are increasingly influenced by the pop culture that glorifies the self above the good of the collectives, four young Nigerians - Ayodeji Osowobi, Olumide Idowu, Seyi...
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Redefining Film With John Boyega
Stepping into the room at Lagos Continental Hotel for his photo shoot, John Boyega had a poise and elegance that was almost palpable. On closer observation, a hidden layer to his persona that I didn't...
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Chude Jideonwo: The Harbinger of Joy
Often times in life, we have experiences that change our perspective totally. This fundamental truth rang true during this interview with Chude Jideonwo as he spoke about his work in the humanitarian...
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The Evolution Of Nigerian Photography
This simple yet profound quote sheds some light on the reason why photography is one of the most important fields in the world today. As human beings, we all have a strong connection to our memories;...
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Tunde Kelani: Camera, Film And Culture!
An intimidating resume, a litany of national and international recognition, a creative oeuvre bursting at the seams and, when you throw in a humble disposition in spite of age and achievements into the...
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Kelechi Amadi-Obi: Speaking Artistically
With his lighthearted and easy-going demeanour, unique style and mastery of aesthetics and creative lighting, Kelechi Amadi-Obi has earned international renown for his work. Passion, mastery of his art...
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Appreciating the Nigerian Military
At its height, the Boko Haram insurgency not only threatens to decimate Nigeria as we know it; it also seeks to bring large swathes of land under the absolute control of a bloodthirsty sect....
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Shemilore Eniola: Gospel Of A New Breed
The Nigerian entertainment industry has steadily been garnered international recognition in the last few years. Yet, there seems to be a gap as it concerns children. The 90's had the likes of Benita...
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Nigerian Music: Then and Now
Last month, Nigerian pop artist Ayo 'Wizkid' Balogun had a sold-out concert at the revered 02 Arena, joining an illustrious list of international acts that include Beyonce, Rihanna, Gary Barlow and the...
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DJ Jimmy Jatt: Ones And Twos Of A Legend
Oluwaforijimi Adewale Amu did not set out to be a renowned disc jockey. The thought of spinning turntables did not immediately appeal to him. But that career happenstance is not only putting bread on...
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Kaffy: Redefining The Face of Dance
In an extravagant landscape filled with pop divas and entertainment kings and queens, Kafayat Oluwatoyin Shafau-Ameh, popularly known as Kaffy, stands out. Dance is so encoded into her DNA that her...
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Depression: The Silent Killer
What is today known as depression was first reported in ancient Mesopotamia in the second millennium BC. At that time, depression was regarded as a spiritual attack. As a result, anyone under this...
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SARS: To End Or To Reform?
James Ademuyiwa, a social media marketer, does not believe the police is a friend. After two nasty experiences with men of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad in Abeokuta and Lagos, his disposition is more...
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Disrupting the Future
Nigeria is replete with people who make it their life work to do the exceptional. They thrive in adversity and take bold steps to do what needs to be done. Meet Bolajo Fawehinmi (who capitalised on...
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