Finding community through the Abuja Literary Society
In this personal blog, Aida Oluwagbemiga reflects on her time with the Abuja Literary Society, building communities and expanding her contribution to the Nigerian creative space. I discovered the Abuja Literary Society (ALS) in August 2018, through its annual Abuja Literary & Arts Festival (ALITFEST). …
What is the status of Africa’s free movement agenda?
Imagine a scenario where moving from one African nation to another comes with fewer hurdles. The African Union (AU) is championing such a scenario through the Free Movement Protocol (FMP). This initiative is about facilitating the free movement of individuals across Africa, enabling residency and …
EndSARS: Something must happen
In the last week, my country has been described as being in the middle of a revolution. Nigerian youth are finding their voice for the first time and assertively taking a stand against police brutality. Spread throughout Nigeria and on social media from 8 October 2020, the #EndSARS …
On Thandika
Even casual observers know that digital photography has taken the world by storm and is now the standard by which almost all professional photographers capture images. The advantages of digital photography over film are staggering. Gone are the days of paying for expensive film cameras, …
Africa as the World’s Problem Child
Professional photographers work in different fields, including wedding and portrait photography, photojournalism, medical, scientific and industrial photography, fashion and advertising photography. They work in studios or on location, and may be employees or freelance photographers. …
Herdsmen-Farmer Crisis – What is the real story?
What is the real story? According to research by Johns Hopkins University, from February 1992 to February 2016, over 5200 lives have been lost due to clashes between farmers and pastoralists in 24 states across Nigeria. On the other hand, according to Dr. Garus Gololo …
On Biafra: Please Don’t Go Your Own Way
As far as social media marketing channels go, Instagram has been a major power player for a while. And that's particularly true for e-commerce businesses who get access to a visual-focused platform with enthusiastic followers and high engagement. In this starter guide, we’ll outline all …
