By Toyin Falola I read the news early morning of February 11, 2026. The activist for African intellectual freedom, Biodun Jeyifo, passed away at the age of
Writer and historian, Majemite Jaboro, has released “The Ikoyi Prison Narratives”, a book offering rare insight into the life, spirituality and political philosophy of Afrobeats legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The
The Federal Ministry of Education has debunked reports claiming that a history textbook “Living History” was approved for use in Nigerian schools. The ministry made the clarification in a
Afrobeats superstars Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have been confirmed as headliners for the highly anticipated Afro Nation 2026 festival in Portugal, organisers have announced. According to the festival’s
President Bola Tinubu has paid tribute to the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, following his posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. In a personally signed statement, the president described
By Toyin Falola Conference delegates posed many questions to me regarding my intellectual interests, work habits, career experiences, spirituality and magic, obsession with work and music, and many more.
The Community Cinema model has been identified as a way out to the limited reach of formal cinemas and the growing need to reconnect with Africa’s communal viewing culture.
By Toyin Falola Plateau State University is convening its first Historical Conference in honor of Professor Mangvwat. I am privileged to deliver the Keynote Address on January 27,
Nigeria is emerging as the pulse of a fast-moving shift in Africa’s music landscape, as new data shows that digital discovery is reshaping how artistes break through, build
A Nigerian-Canadian actor, Lucky Ejim has urged Nollywood filmmakers to use their crafts in promoting positive national values, with focus on nation building. Ejim spoke in an interview with
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