Lionel Messi is a global sporting icon and one of football’s greats; many even argue that he’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT)). Yet, before winning the 2022 Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) world cup in Qatar, his claim to greatness was contested by those who have followed his career all through the years, especially […]
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Polithinks: Out Of The “Other Room” – Women and Politics in Nigeria
There are very few incumbent and past female heads of government around the world. According to Wedu Global, an online magazine that advocates for the involvement of more women in government, the more prominent names among these female heads of government are Yingluck Shinawatra, Joyce Banda, Angela Merkel, and Dilma Rousseff. While we can count […]
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Essentials: Runtown Feels Free On “Signs”
Runtown has turned into a bit of an enigma over the last few years. He is sparsely on the scene or caught by the camera’s wink, opting for a low profile away from the world’s chaos. We can draw parallels between Runtown’s music and apparent personality and realize there is a shared element of escapism. […]
The 2022 FIFA World Cup: Reviewing the performance of Africa’s five representatives
Records were matched and recreated, with African teams producing mouthwatering performances in their encounters. The Black Stars of Ghana, Atlas Lions of Morocco, Teranga Lions of Senegal, Carthage Eagles of Tunisia and Indomitable Lions of Cameroon were the five representatives of the African continent. Statistics Goals Scored: Africa had a decent outing in front of […]
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PoliThinks: 8 Things You Should Know About Peter Obi
While the current rise in popularity of Peter Obi is down to the fact that he’s emerged as a strong candidate ahead of the election, he’s also become the de facto favorite of the nation’s youth He seemingly represents a breath of fresh air, a step away from the recurring faces that a growing swath […]
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Bounce Best 50 African Albums of 2022
For the third year running, we have compiled a comprehensive list of the best albums you should be listening to in the new year, especially if you missed any of the releases. 2022 got jam packed with albums from different parts of the continent and we have filtered through the sound scape to make your life easy. […]
PoliThinks: The Nigerian Students and the Candidates
Students are like unfinished products in the production line of a factory. A car manufacturer will usually go to great lengths to ensure that the product his company is offering to the world meets the highest standards of quality; that manufacturer wants to be confident of what will become the final product, and proudly invite […]
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Through His Academy, Sarz is Paving A Way For The Next Generation of Music Composers
I’ll start by stating the simple fact that we cannot live forever. But that does not mean the work we do and the structures we create cannot outlive us. On everyone we come across, we leave an impression — an imprint of us that lingers in their subconscious. Our existence transcends our physical bodies. […]
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Culture Defining Moments Of 2022
2022 brought its first share of culture shifting moments that will endure for much longer, creating new words, slangs and trends, and subtly influencing the actions of millions of young people. In no order, here is our pick of the top 10 culture defining moments of 2022. Tiktok Hype And The Eventual Release Of […]
In Conversation With The Cast Of Netflix Nigeria’s Young Adult Series: Far From Home.
Authentic, refreshing and tense, Netflix’s first Nigerian original Young Adult Series Far From Home is exactly the kind of storytelling young Nigerian audiences have been clamoring for. The young adult series — just like some of the recent Nigerian Netflix productions — represents the potential for Nigerian storytelling to go global. The show follows […]
She Takes A Peep: Fingering As A Lost Art
A common experience that most heterosexual women seem to be having is a lack in the quality of finger-bangers. Unfortunately, with the decrease in foreplay, a word more loosely defined as sexual activity that arouses sexual partners, there seems to also be a drop in the men who are adept at using their fingers to […]
The Everyday Life Of a Nigerian Sex Worker
Sex work has divided opinions for the longest time. All around the world, there’s always been differences in opinions about the legality and morality of the profession. Nigeria isn’t excluded. Many sex workers here constantly face severe forms of abuse and discrimination as they are victims of harassment and unjust punishments by law enforcement agencies […]