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The Ground That Remembers Gunfire: Ojota's Forgotten Military HistoryBefore the BRT, before the danfo, before the overhead bridge, Ojota was a firing range. This is what the name actually means
By Owobu Maureen•6 days agoHistory
Social Insight
London’s Flood-Fighting Beavers: Five Beavers Succeeded Where Decades of Engineering Failed
For decades, West London tried to stop the floods with engineering. Then five beavers arrived, and changed everything.
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OWOBU MAUREEN
Can Money Truly Buy Happiness?
Can money really buy happiness, or is true happiness found in the things money can't buy? From financial security to meaningful relationships, discover the surprising connection between wealth and well-being in this thought-provoking discussion.ÂOgochukwu Magdalene Obia
OPINION: Good Girl Syndrome — The Silent Killer of African Women’s Ambition
“Good Girl Syndrome” is silently stifling the ambitions of African women. Do cultural norms really reward obedience over brilliance? It’s time for women to choose freedom over approval.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
The AI Classroom: Redefining Learning and Teaching in a New Era
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in education. From personalized learning paths to automated grading, AI is reshaping classrooms worldwide. This article explores the opportunities and ethical challenges of this educational revolution.Emmanuel Okoye
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Why African Youth Are Choosing Migration Over Staying Home
More African youth are migrating in search of better opportunities, driven by unemployment, instability, and climate challenges. Explore the risks, resilience, and policies shaping this movement.Adedoyin Oluwadarasimi
Culture
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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.
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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
Guinness World Records & The Age of the African “-athon”
Just how many Africans have graced and attempted to grace the books of Guinness world records?Ibukun Oluwa
The Ankara Effect: How African Prints Are Inspiring Bold Makeup Palettes and Nail Art
From cobalt eyeshadow to intricate manicures, Ankara prints are inspiring bold makeup palettes and nail art worldwide. Discover how African heritage is reshaping beauty trends with color, culture, and creativity.zainab bakare
History
The 600-Year History Behind Ikeja's Name: Where Did Ikeja Get Its Name?
The story that Ikeja stands for "Ikorodu And Epe Joint Administration" has been shared millions of times. And It is completely false. The real origin is older, stranger, and far more interesting.
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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
The Ground That Remembers Gunfire: Ojota's Forgotten Military History
Before the BRT, before the danfo, before the overhead bridge, Ojota was a firing range. This is what the name actually meansOwobu Maureen
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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
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.
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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
Cultural Orphans? The Diaspora Generation Losing Their Mother Tongue
African diaspora children are losing their mother tongues, leading to cultural disconnect. Read about what this truly means: causes, consequences, and revival of African languages abroad.PRECIOUS O. UNUSERE
Science
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?
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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
The Invention of Inferiority: How Pseudoscience Affects Africans
The fabricated illness of drapetomania, the stubborn myth of reduced pain sensitivity, and the colonial misuse of IQ testing, reveal how some medical and psychological theories were less about truth, and more about power.Ibukun Oluwa