Culture
America’s Obsession With Race; From an African Perspective
Viewing American culture from an external standpoint as someone who grew up in Africa, one stark difference between our two societies that I have...
Opinion
It is Time to Stop Blaming Outsiders for Africa’s Problems
One thing I have never quite enjoyed encountering from many African writers and intellectuals is this overemphasis on conflating many of Africa’s issues in...
Opinion
Africa’s Political Class Is Too Out Of Touch
One of the most frustrating aspects of the African political climate is how corrupt and out of touch most of our leaders and politician...
Democracy
We need more Democracy in Africa, not less
Democratic governance has demonstrated its status as one of the most effective systems of government globally. The transparency and accountability inherent in democratic nations...
Opinion
Africa is Too Car Centric
I, like many people recently, have been more and more interested in learning about city planning and urban design. After discovering content creators such...
Democracy
As Africans, We Shouldn’t Turn Our Backs on Democracy
In another article titled "Has Democracy Been Effective in Africa?" I discussed some of the arguments made by those who view democratic governance as having negative...
Politics
The Unfulfilled Promises of African Independence
I was born long after my country, Nigeria, and many other African countries gained independence. Therefore, my understanding of that time period is largely...
Economy
Africa is Being Held Back by Corruption
“Africa is not poor, its resources are just being mismanaged” is a quote that has been repeated by African leaders and world leaders alike...
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The Social Media Trap: From One Moral Panic to the Next
Social media keeps turning shocking criminal cases into public spectacles, rewarding outrage and conspiracy over facts or nuance.
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My Experience Learning to Take Fiction Seriously
A good fictional story can allow you to experience a world shaped by assumptions very different from your own.
There is Nothing Wrong with Black Hair
Black people should not have to make themselves look less Black in order to be considered respectable
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Who Benefits From All the Bloodshed We Are Witnessing?
Who is really benefiting from all the bloodshed we are witnessing all around the world, right now?
When is Foreign Intervention Justified?
When a government turns its weapons on its own people, does sovereignty still shield it from outside intervention?
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