Giving money to support local production of COVID-19 vaccines is a step in the right direction if it will help in resuscitating Nigeria’s vaccine production laboratory.
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Arts, Culture and Sport Protest music, state violence and power of people platforms
Burna Boy’s critical single “20 10 20” highlights the emancipatory triad of protest art, people power movements and social media. Young African protesters are using their own platforms to undermine the coordinated abuses of state violence and censorship.
African identities Pan-Africanism under spotlight at the African Crossroads 2020 Hybrid Edition
New directions for Pan-Africanism, lockdown wellness, adaptive technologies and resistance music came under spotlight at the 2020 hybrid event of African Crossroads. The event merged immersive playlists with engaging, decolonial discussions.
Arts, Culture and Sport Brymo in a Sunday evening service
Nigerian musician Brymo is known for his voice and lyrics. His seventh album, Yellow, was released in 2020. He performed in his concert, Blasphemy!
Politics and Society COVID-19: How to reduce risk in the holiday season
In this video interview, Dr Doyin Odubanjo, Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Academy of Science and a public health expert, talks about keeping safe while celebrating Christmas during COVID-19.
Politics and Society Where COVID-19 has left Nigeria’s health system
Over nine months into COVID-19 outbreak in Nigeria, there are concerns about how well the country has managed the disease pandemic and how this might affect its handling of other diseases.
Politics and Society Nigerians got their abusive SARS police force abolished – but elation soon turned to frustration
The story of Nigeria’s #EndSARS movement shows just how durable law enforcement institutions are – and why the road to reform goes straight uphill.
Politics and Society How Ghana and Nigeria police handle domestic violence cases
The police in Nigeria and Ghana must receive gender sensitivity training to effectively fight domestic violence.
Arts, Culture and Sport Why some young Nigerians are using cannabis as a normal part of life
Beyond recreational consumption, young Nigerians are using cannabis to aid their schooling and work.