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Review – Americanah

The new novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie explores the jet-setting, cross-national Afropolitan experience, but not as a story of triumph.

Fela Kuti Reissues: Message to an Unknown Soldier

Knitting Factory Records are reissuing 10 Fela Kuti albums. Clyde Macfarlane explains some of their original political messages.

Review – Funky Pack

The return of a funk gem from C.S. Crew, Nigeria’s unsung session musicians.

Nigeria's Forgotten Empire: The Walls of Benin

Collectors may be interested in artefacts from the era, but the legacy of the Walls of Benin has largely been forgotten.

Nigeria's APC: A Progressive Change or A Powerless Coalition?

With Nigeria's ruling PDP facing serious internal and external problems, four opposition parties merged to become the All Progressive Congress.

Nigeria's Islamist Militants Look South

The recent arrest of 14 suspected militants planning to bomb landmarks in Lagos suggests southern Nigeria could increasingly become a target for attacks.

Nigeria's National Health Bill: Delayed, Disputed and Desperately Needed

The National Health Bill will see an increased proportion of the national budget spent on health. However, it also contains some dangerous clauses.

Review – Ghana Must Go

Taiye Selasi explores the complex dynamics of an African family in a compelling novel that resonates with themes of migration, loss, love and beauty.

Cameroon Kidnapping Could Signal Islamist Militants' New Cross-Border Focus

Nigerian-based militant groups look likely to expand their operational reach to neighbouring countries, as seen in the recent hostage taking in Cameroon.

Inch by Inch: Africa's Determined Social Entrepreneurs

'Gbenga Sesan and Erik Charas, both graduates of the Tutu-sponsored African Leadership Institute, are helping the young and poor in Africa find a voice of their own.

Nigeria’s AFCON Victory: The Super Eagles Have Landed

Local players and a local no-nonsense coach have ended 19 years of woe. Can the Nigerian dream be kept alive?

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