Reporting News and opinions
Colourful ceremony marks artefacts’ homecoming more than a century after they were pillaged by British troops Two Benin bronzes were returned on Saturday to a traditional palace in Nigeria, more than a century after they were pillaged by British troops, raising hopes that thousands more artefacts could finally be returned to their ancestral home. The artefacts, …
IMAGE SOURCE, GRAHAM LACDAO A leading Nigerian artist tells writer Molara Woods why his new installation at London's St Paul's Cathedral is important, as the world-famous building re-evaluates its memorials to historical figures including the admiral who led the campaign that resulted in the looting of the Kingdom of Benin. A leading Nigerian artist tells …
Continue reading "The Nigerian artwork challenging British history in St Paul’s UK by Molara Wood"
Supporters on a wall during a campaign rally for Nigeria presidential candidate Bola Tinubu.Photographer: Benson Ibeaubuchi/Bloomberg Nigeria’s election on Saturday could have been a celebration of the country’s more than two decades of democracy and a repudiation of a past riven with military coups. Instead, the focus is on the government’s failings. A supporter of Peter Obi painted in …
Continue reading "Decision Time for Nigeria Africa’s Biggest Democracy By Antony Sguazzin"
Nigeria, in our humble opinion, is an internationally underrated food capitol. Bustling Lagos, Nigeria's largest city, is lively night and day with street food vendors around every corner (via Eat Your World). Suya, a nutty and spicy grilled steak, can be found on smokey sidewalks and always draws a crowd. Puff Puffs, a variation of the French …
Continue reading "Akara: The Nigerian Breakfast Fritter You Should Know About by Clarice Knelly"
Jollof rice, a seasoned tomatoey rice dish, is eaten at every party, Sunday lunch, and everything in between. Serious Eats / Maureen Celestine Why It Works The tomato mix is cooked twice, first to soften the edge of the raw, tart vegetables, and then again with seasoning to further develop the flavorful stew base that …
