There is something bittersweet about watching a FIFA World Cup as a Nigerian. The football is beautiful. The stories are inspiring. The stadiums are alive. The drama is unforgettable, but somewhere in the middle of…
Social media went into overdrive a month ago before, during, and after the now famous fight between Portable and Carter Efe, two entertainers, two chaos merchants, and somehow, two men with causes. The pair went…
By Ghanaman After skipping work on Monday night so I could attend the Mayor of Pitakwa Comedy Show, I resolved to make up for lost time the following day. So come Tuesday, I got ready,…
By Ghanaman When I called Ella after accepting her order to discuss terms, she didn’t even give me the chance. In a worried tone, she asked me to just locate the hotel she was in…
We are all going to die. That is a truth we know. But no one ever wants to be the one writing about the death of a parent, a sibling, or a friend. The first…
A Decade on the Mic is Onyinyechi Okpala’s way of telling the world that she is on a journey, and that in life’s journeys, there are no shortcuts. This is not your everyday book. It…
Nigerians watched in disbelief, first on live television, then on social media, the violence in Ilorin just after the match between Kwara United and Rivers United. Fans, football analysts, social commentators, and concerned citizens have…
Edo State is already reaping the benefits of hosting the 2nd edition of the Niger Delta Games as the organisers have completed significant upgrades on the sporting facilities earmarked for the competition Just as was…
By Ghanaman I have always looked forward to Saturdays. Somehow, they favour me. Maybe it’s because it’s the day I was born, or maybe it’s just superstition, but Saturdays are usually fruitful, especially in my…
For nearly two years, the Super Eagles were a hard watch. They were disjointed, predictable, and flat. It was a team that looked like it trained together on WhatsApp and met for matches at the…
