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How to Prosper as a Nigerian Writer
Literature

How to Prosper as a Nigerian Writer

We talked to two Nigerian novelists on how to survive and even thrive when you're a writer not named Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

art x lagos
Arts + Culture

Here's What Went Down at the Second Edition of Art X Lagos

Art X Lagos indeed returned bigger and bolder this year. Here's a recap of the three-day affair.

Art X Lagos: West Africa's International Art Fair Returns Bigger and Bolder
Arts + Culture

Art X Lagos: West Africa's International Art Fair Returns Bigger and Bolder

We catch up with Art X Lagos founder Tokini Peterside on what to look forward to as West Africa's international art fair returns November 3.

MacDella Cooper Is On a Mission to Become Liberia's Next Female President
News

MacDella Cooper Is On a Mission to Become Liberia's Next Female President

Liberia's only female presidential candidate shares her plans for the country.

#Goals: Meet the 24 Year-Old Activist Helping Nigerians Gain Access to Mental Health Care
News

#Goals: Meet the 24 Year-Old Activist Helping Nigerians Gain Access to Mental Health Care

For our latest installment of #Goals we speak with the 24-year-old creator of PsyndUp, the online directory linking Nigerians to mental health professionals.

#Goals: Lucy Ejike Is the World Powerlifting Champion Opening Doors For Nigerian Paralympians
Sports

#Goals: Lucy Ejike Is the World Powerlifting Champion Opening Doors For Nigerian Paralympians

For the latest installment of #Goals, we speak with record-holding, Nigerian Paralympian Lucy Ejike about how her quest to help other athletes with disabilities find success.