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Fela Kuti’s “Colonial Mentality” Was a Musical Rebellion Against the West

Fela Kuti and the Afrika 70 released “Colonial Mentality” in 1977 following an attack on the Kalakuta Republic by the Nigerian army. In it, he urges unity among African people and the pursuit of genuine independence.

music

October 15, 2025

Nigerian Independence Day: The Women Who Fought

These eight women, although not often acknowledged in the history textbooks, contributed largely to Nigeria’s fight for independence in the years and months preceding October 1, 1960.

news

October 1, 2024

Lanaire Aderemi's 'record found here' Contextualizes the History of Nigerian Women as Protest Organizers

Alongside Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic of the late rights activist, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Lanaire Aderemi’s mini-doc shows that Nigerian women have a rich history around common social issues for decades.

film tv

July 5, 2024

What is Behind the Rise of Nollywood Blockbusters?

As movie theaters in Nigeria thin due to price increases, the future of Nollywood appears to be in danger despite the many blockbusters emerging in recent times.

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June 24, 2024