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Our Female Writers Are Changing Nigerian Theatre!
What is Nigerian theatre best known for? Stories that connect with the soul! Nigerian theatre has always carried the weight of history, storytelling, and social change. For decades, the stage was dominated by men, their plays more widely recognized and celebrated. But...
Women at the Center: How Modern Festivals Are Redefining Empowerment
Across Africa, festivals have always been more than entertainment. They are spaces where people gather to celebrate, share, and connect. In recent years, a new wave of women-centered festivals has emerged in Nigeria, giving women not just stages to shine, but also...
Kemi Adetiba: Nollywood’s Story ‘Engineer’
-Kemi Adetiba has a way of making people stop and pay attention. When she drops a project, the noise around it isn’t just about the star-studded cast or glossy visuals; it’s about the kind of story she’s telling. Her latest work, To Kill A Monkey, now streaming on...
Behind the Lens: Nigerian Women Redefining Cinema
Why this moment mattersAcross Africa, film has always been more than entertainment. It’s a way of preserving culture, telling truths, and sparking conversations. In recent years, women have stepped more boldly into that space, not just appearing on screen but shaping...
Beyond Lionheart: How Women Are Rewriting Nollywood Stories
The shift from on-screen star to behind-the-camera leaderGone are the days when women were relegated to kitchen duties and caring for children. We have evolved from the stage when women were seen as weak and not fit for leadership positions. This change is not only...
Bolanle Austen-Peters: A Catalyst for Nigerian Stories and Culture
From Law to the Arts: Early Life & VisionWhen people talk about cultural trailblazers in Africa, one name rises above the crowd—Bolanle Austen-Peters. A lawyer, entrepreneur, director, producer, and an unapologetic lover of the arts, she has carved a space where...
From Dreams to Reality: How TAFTA is Building the Future of the Creative Industry
TAFTA: From Idea to ImpactWhen young Nigerians talk about pursuing their dreams in the creative industry, many imagine the challenges: lack of access, funding, or mentorship. But for thousands of young people, the Terra Academy for the Arts (TAFTA) has created a...
AFRIFF 2024: Celebrating Africa’s Best in Film
AFRIFF at a glanceWhen we discuss movie productions, Nigerians understand the assignment. When it comes to honoring and giving credit to these works—not limited to Nigeria—the African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) does a fantastic job. AFRIFF 2024 returned as a...
Nollywood in Paris: A Festival of Stories, Culture, and Connection
Turning Paris into LagosImagine turning Paris into Lagos for a whole week. That doesn’t sound like a regular occurrence, right? Here’s what happened! From May 7 to 11, 2025, film lovers gathered at Cinéma l’Arlequin for the NollywoodWeek Film Festival. But beyond the...
LagosPhoto Festival 2025: Incarceration—Interrogating Captivity Through The Lens
Chakam: The Power of a Single FrameChakam. The sharp snap of a camera shutter captures a moment in time—light, colour, and emotion sealed into a single frame, telling a story more than a thousand words. In that split second, memories are preserved and perception is...