This question perennially raises a cloud of dust in the African church. Someone once said to me that he grew up singing repetitive songs at church until he became Reformed. Repetitive songs, he said, are not only considered biblically shallow by some but also galling by others. The discussion that follows is a reflection on this brief anecdote. What makes a song shallow or sound is the presence or absence of substance. In this article, I argue that what makes a song shallow or sound is the presence or absence of substance; not necessarily its structure, repetitive or non-repetitive. To…
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Home victories can often be the difference between momentum and misery in a league as unforgiving and relentless as the Nigeria Premier Football League. On Sunday in Port Harcourt, Rivers United chose momentum, edging Nasarawa United 1–0 in a tense tactical battle that compounded the visitors’ woes, with another loss on the road, and reignited belief among the Pride of Rivers faithful. Timothy Zachariah delivered the decisive moment, striking confidently to hand Nasarawa their first league loss of the season. The result lifts Rivers United to 8th place with 15 points, and crucially, with two outstanding games that could launch…
Zimbabwean writer NoViolet Bulawayo has been honoured as Africa’s best short story writer after winning the Best of Caine Award. The special recognition marks 25 years of the annual Caine Prize for African Writing.An esteemed panel of judges unanimously selected Bulawayo as the standout winner of the 25 stories awarded the prize so far. Her short story, Hitting Budapest, won the prize in 2011. She has gone on to publish two acclaimed novels, We Need New Names and Glory. Both were shortlisted for the Booker Prize.For me as a scholar of African literary cultures, Bulawayo’s recognition by the judges feels…
Gv of the trophy during the 2025 TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations Draw at Theatre Mohammed, Rabat on the 27 January 2025 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix by Staff Reporter Saturday Nov 01, 2025. 13:00 The Confederation of African Football has released its ticket sales from countries outside of the continent in the first and second phase of sales, with a whopping 134 301 tickets being bought in Europe.The vast majority of tickets have been purchased in France, with 109 237 tickets being bought. Belgium sits in second with 7046 tickets purchased, followed by the Netherlands with 5958.Also included in the top 10…
A British Virgin Islands (BVI) court has ruled that Ambrosie Orjiako, a former chairman and co-founder of Seplat Energy Plc, fraudulently concealed assets to evade a $220.3 million debt claim made by Access Bank. The enforcement order, delivered by the judge, Abbas Mithani of the BVI Commercial Division, followed years of international litigation over a syndicated loan default dating back to 2013. Justice Mithani found Mr Orjiako had devised a complex web of offshore share transfers to place valuable holdings in Seplat beyond the reach of Access Bank, the creditor. “In the present case, the chronology of events summarised above…
The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as “ignorant and misleading” claims by the opposition that the Federal Government’s investment in the Lagos Deep Sea Port amounts to economic sabotage against other ports in the country. Reacting to statements that ac… The Lagos State Chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has dismissed as “ignorant and misleading” claims by the opposition that the Federal Government’s investment in the Lagos Deep Sea Port amounts to economic sabotage against other ports in the country. Reacting to statements that accused the government of “neglecting” the Warri, Calabar, Onne,…
Photo Credit: Kola Omotosho/Instagram This recent photo of Kola Omotoso has us saying, “Oh wow, Kola, you just keep serving and we can’t get enough.” The Big Brother Naija Season 10 finalist made an appearance on Day 2 of the ongoing Lagos Fashion Week, and as expected, he brought along all the charm and quiet confidence we’ve come to associate with him. Dressed in an Emmy Kasbit navy blue tie-and-dye three-piece suit, Kola managed to merge tradition and modern style in the most striking way. The details in this look are what make it stand out. The waistcoat features bold…
Thinking about a safari in November? It can be one of the most rewarding months to explore Africa. The first rains in some regions transform dry plains into lush green landscapes, migratory birds return, and newborn wildlife take their first wobbly steps. You’ll also enjoy fewer crowds compared to peak season, as long as you pick your destination wisely.Lush safari scenes await in November, Image Credit: Phinda Forest LodgeIs November a Good Time to Go on a Safari?There’s never a bad time to visit Africa! It’s all about where you go. November can be a great time for an African safari,…
Sudanese fleeing the RSF paramilitary’s takeover of the city of El-Fasher on Sunday continue to bring accounts of mass atrocities with them. Hundreds were killed in the fighters’ wresting of the north Darfuri capital from the army, with many of the abuses likely ethnically motivated. Sudan has been locked in a power struggle between rival generals since 2023. More than 40,000 people have been killed and more than 14 million displaced. Prior to El-Fasher’s fall, it had been besieged for at least 18 months.
The use of AI presents enormous opportunities for governance. But to reap the benefits, work needs to be done now to ensure Africa is ready to harness this new technology, writes Gedion Onyango. The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now an undeniable reality for Africa, and its applications are set to expand across sectors in the coming decade. This will have important implications for public policy. Rwanda, Ghana, Algeria, Mauritius, Benin, Egypt, South Africa, Tunisia, Senegal, and Nigeria already have national policy frameworks or strategies for AI in government. Others, such as Botswana, Namibia, and Kenya, have begun developing…