Nigeria

Cruel Santino is alté’s brightest star
Music

Cruel Santino is alté’s brightest star

After a two-year hiatus and a new album, the Nigerian artist is riding high. Now, he wants to bring his alternative, genre-bending sound to the world.

Written by: Shirley Ahura

‘I’m willing to take the repercussions for my music‘
Culture

‘I’m willing to take the repercussions for my music‘

Obongjayar in conversation — As he gears up to release his debut album next year, the Nigerian-born, London-based musician talks refusing to be boxed in and tackling politics head on.

Written by: Max Pilley

A year on from #EndSARS, and what has changed?
Activism

A year on from #EndSARS, and what has changed?

The fight for justice — One year ago, peaceful protests in Nigeria against police brutality ended in a violent crackdown. Now, young Nigerians, many still healing from the emotional scars of those protests, are asking whether any progress has actually been made.

Written by: Conrad Johnson-Omodiagbe

How Nigerians are resisting the authoritarian Twitter ban
Activism

How Nigerians are resisting the authoritarian Twitter ban

#KeepItOn — In the wake of the country’s government indefinitely suspending the platform and threatening prosecution of users who post tweets, Nigerians are fighting back and defending their right to freedom of speech.

Written by: Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

Inside Nigeria’s queer OnlyFans scene
Activism

Inside Nigeria’s queer OnlyFans scene

Nude awakening — Despite strict laws in Nigeria forbidding homosexuality, the country’s queer adult performers are flocking to the popular adult platform, where they’re turning an impressive profit and carving out a space to express their sexuality.

Written by: Chisom Peter Job

The protesters on the frontline of the fight to #EndSARS
Activism

The protesters on the frontline of the fight to #EndSARS

'It's all been empty promises' — Nigeria’s protests against a loathed special police unit have gone global, and while the government has since promised to disband SARS, demonstrators are vowing to keep on the pressure.

Written by: Zainab Onuh-Yahaya

How I uncovered my family’s Nigerian bread empire
Opinion

How I uncovered my family’s Nigerian bread empire

Untold Black History — After the sudden passing of her grandfather, writer Chanté Joseph came to learn of her family's surprising history, and her great-great-grandfather's legacy as Nigeria's 'bread king'.

Written by: Chanté Joseph

Inside the youthful surf scene of Tarkwa Bay, Lagos
Photography

Inside the youthful surf scene of Tarkwa Bay, Lagos

No Wahala  — Photographer Oli Hillyer-Riley shoots the surf kids of the city’s island communities – a collective who share an incredible bond with the ocean.

Written by: Huck

The dangers of dating as a queer man in Nigeria
Activism

The dangers of dating as a queer man in Nigeria

Kito diaries — In a country where homophobia is rife, members of the LGBTQ community have sought solace in online spaces – but even these have been infiltrated, by a dangerous brand of homophobes known as ‘Kitos’.

Written by: Vincent Desmond

Welcome to Lagos: Africa’s new skate hotspot
Skate

Welcome to Lagos: Africa’s new skate hotspot

Straight outta Las Gidi — Red Bull photographer Tyrone Bradley captures an emerging scene in Lagos, Nigeria which is blowing up thanks to local crew Wafflesncream.

Written by: Alex King

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