• Michael Aromolaran

Stories by Michael Aromolaran

Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain.
Sports

The Best African Footballers Playing For Other Countries

Pitching their national football careers away from the continent, we rank the best African footballers, from England’s Bukayo Sako to Austria’s David Alaba.

Didier Drogba , Sport, Fußball Fussball, UEFA Championsleague Finale Herren, Saison 2011,12, FC Bayern Muenchen München vs. FC Chelsea
Sports

Didier Drogba: Revisiting a Hard-Won Legacy

The Ivorian and Chelsea legend has had an imperious campaign in football. Here’s how it happened.

Samba Diallo L of Senegal shoots during the final between Senegal and Gambia at the 2023 CAF Confederation of African Football U-20 Africa Cup of Nations football match in Cairo, Egypt, March 11, 2023.
Sports

What to expect from the 2023 AFCON qualifiers

The run-up to next year’s AFCON continues with qualifying fixtures, favourites to enter the tournament, and young talents to watch out for.

An image from the film of a man in a purple garment with his arms outstretched
Film + TV

In 'Elesin Oba, The King's Horseman', a Literary Classic Is Brought to Life

The last film the late Biyi Bandele made before his passing, currently on Netflix, is a faithful adaptation of the work that inspired it.

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