The 2020 African Crossroads headliner Thomas Mapfumo addressed African unity and decolonial sonics in a stellar musical performance largely drawn from his wide and high-octane collection.
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Regional middlemen for antiquities dealers run and finance large, organised teams of looters to excavate sites.
Beyond recreational consumption, young Nigerians are using cannabis to aid their schooling and work.
Nigerian music is gaining momentum across the world, but a study of hip hop lyrics and videos shows how the music also negatively affects women.