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Suella Braverman Wants Former Colonies to Repay Britain. Repay It for What, Exactly? Suella Braverman's remark that former colonies should repay Britain reopens an old question: was the empire remembered as investment or extraction? From railways built to move resources to the wealth behind Europe's industrial rise, the debate over colonialism, identity, and reparations refuses to fade.
By Precious O. Unusere•2 days agoSocial Insight
Social Insight
Suella Braverman Wants Former Colonies to Repay Britain. Repay It for What, Exactly?
Suella Braverman's remark that former colonies should repay Britain reopens an old question: was the empire remembered as investment or extraction? From railways built to move resources to the wealth behind Europe's industrial rise, the debate over colonialism, identity, and reparations refuses to fade.
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PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
If Every Crisis Is Breaking News, Why Does Nothing Feel Broken Anymore?
Breaking news no longer breaks through. Audiences have grown numb to headlines amid misinformation, shrinking attention spans, survival instincts, and broken government promises, raising urgent questions about what journalism must become to matter again.Precious O. Unusere
With All the Reforms Going On in Nigeria, Will the Country Ever Get Better?
Nigeria has seen reform after reform for decades—but why do so many citizens still struggle? Is this time finally different, because if these reforms are fully implemented, will they truly make the country better?Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Are Cheap Loans Giving the World Bank and IMF Too Much Power in Africa?
Cheap loans can help build economies—but what happens when they come with tough policy conditions? Kenya's latest World Bank deal is reigniting the debate over Africa's financial independence.Ogochukwu Magdalene Obia
Celebrity Political Neutrality: Do Public Figures Owe the Public Their Voice?
Should celebrities stay politically neutral? Read the debate over celebrity activism, public responsibility, political endorsements, and whether public figures owe society their voice.Zainab Bakare
Culture
Why Must African Fiction Translate Itself Before It Is Allowed to Be Literature?
African literature deserves to be fully read as art, not anthropology or some form of cultural relic to be studied. Too often, African stories are treated as cultural evidence rather than creative expression, denying writers the same freedom routinely granted to Western storytelling and mythology.
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Chimamanda Did Not Exist Before 2003, and That Might Be the Most African Story Ever Told
The name Chimamanda did not exist before 2003. Learn the real story behind Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's name, its meaning, and how one cultural invention remodeled modern Igbo naming culture.Precious O. Unusere
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The African Podcast Boom: How Storytelling is Redefining Media Across the Continent
African podcasts are reshaping storytelling, blending tradition with digital innovation. Explore how creators amplify voices, educate communities, and redefine media across the continent.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
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The Rise of AfroAnimation: How African Studios Are Telling Our Stories With Global Appeal
African animation is breaking boundaries as studios across the continent craft vibrant, culturally-rooted stories with global appeal. From Super Sema to Mama K’s Team 4, discover how Afro-animation is giving Africa a bold new voice in global storytellingAdedoyin Oluwadarasimi
The Rise of K-pop and Anime in Africa: A Socio-Economic Bridge To the East
K-pop and anime are reshaping Africa’s cultural landscape, sparking new youth trends and creative expression. Beyond entertainment, they’re driving socio-economic ties between Africa and East Asia through trade, migration, and education.Ibukun Oluwa
History
Why Part of Nigeria's History Is Now Stored Beneath an Arctic Mountain
Earlier this year, Nigeria became the first African country to place cultural and historical archives in the Arctic World Archive in Svalbard, Norway. This is why that achievement matters far beyond the frozen vault where the records now rest.
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ADEDOYIN OLUWADARASIMI
Evan or Evans? The Name Dispute That Cost Nigeria's First Senate President His Seat
Could a single letter really cost Nigeria's Senate President his job? This is how the "Evan or Evans" name controversy became one of the most unusual political stories of 1999.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Strength and Strategy: How the Kingdom of Benin Engineered a City Before Its Time
Long before colonialism, Benin City was a marvel of urban planning, technology, and governance. Discover how this ancient African city shaped modern urbanism and why its legacy still matters today.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
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Africa’s Heritage Inspiring Today’s Innovations
African innovation is being fueled by its rich heritage, ancient wisdom merging with modern technology to build sustainable cities, redefine education, and inspire global creativity. Discover how Africa’s past is shaping its bold future.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
The Bini Empire Had Streetlights Before London: What We Were Before We Were Colonized
Before colonization, the Benin Empire was a thriving civilization with urban planning, advanced politics, and even streetlights. This article explores the forgotten brilliance of a kingdom that had light long before the West brought its shadows.zainab bakare
Diaspora Connect
Nigeria Has Ended Third-Party Visa Processing in the US. The Bigger Story Is Why
The NIS terminated OIS Services with immediate effect on July 9, 2026, ending outsourced Nigerian visa applications across the US without explaining the decision. Learn what changed, why it matters for visa applicants, and what the new process means for future Nigerian visa applications in the United States.
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The Strangers Next Door: A New Dilemma at Africa’s Threshold
The article discusses the deportation of African nationals by the United States to eSwatini, a small southern African kingdom. This move has raised concerns about sovereignty, security, and the impact on African nations. South Africa is particularly wary, questioning the backgrounds of the deportees and potential risks of organized crime and foreign influence. The piece highlights the broader issue of African states being recipients of decisions made by external powers, often with limited agency or input.Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Why Do Africans Become More African After Leaving Africa?
Why do Africans abroad suddenly embrace their roots with pride? From Afrobeats in London to Yoruba weddings in New York, discover why leaving Africa makes many rediscover, and even amplify, their African identity.Owobu Maureen
The Politics of Home: Can The African Diaspora Participate In Africa Governance?
Can Africans in the diaspora truly shape the politics of the nations they left behind? This piece questions the legitimacy, influence, and ethical boundaries of diaspora activism in African governance.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Educated to Leave: How Africa’s Colonial Curriculum Bred the Japa Syndrome
This article explores how Africa’s colonial-era education system planted the roots of the Japa syndrome—the exodus of skilled Africans abroad. Designed to serve empire, not independence, the inherited curriculum still shapes how success is defined. It argues that Africa must reinvent education to inspire building at home, not fleeing abroad.Olajide Ayodokun Felix
Science
You Lose Up to 2 Centimetres Every Day and Get It Back Overnight
Did you know you can lose up to 2 centimetres in height during the day and regain it overnight? Discover the science behind spinal disc compression and rehydration.
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ZAINAB BAKARE
The Murder of Stephen Amoah: Lessons From Ghana in Crime Scene Investigation
What progress has been made in Africa in crime scene investigation, and what can the Stephen Amoah murder case in Ghana teach us about forensics?Ibukun Oluwa
The Science Of Memory Manipulation: Are We Ready to Forget?
Memory manipulation, once the stuff of science fiction and speculative philosophy, is rapidly stepping into the realm of scientific possibilityIbukun Oluwa
What If Nature Had A Copyright?: Rethinking Intellectual Property in the Age of AI
What if nature could claim ownership of its own designs? This article explores how AI is forcing us to rethink intellectual property in a world where the lines between innovation and imitation are increasingly blurred.Ibukun Oluwa
Africa’s Vanishing Animals
Find out which iconic African animals are facing the threat of extinction.Ibukun Oluwa