Author: Sera
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Exploring ‘The Memory Police’ by Yōko Ogawa
Yoko Ogawa has won every major Japanese literature award, and “The Memory Police”, initially published in Japan in 1994 but now translated excellently into English, reaffirms her place as one of her generation’s most influential Japanese writers.
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Akwa Ibom’s Female Boxers Shine in Emily Nkanga’s “Reaching for Gold”
Reaching for Gold is a short film by Emily Nkanga that captures the determination of the local boxing club these two have put together to achieve this goal, despite the many hurdles in their way.
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Octavia Butler: Pioneering Sci-Fi & Shaping Dreams
Pioneering sci-fi writer Octavia Butler broke barriers as the first Black woman published in the genre, winning top awards for her work.
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Iko Africa’s Innovative Approach to Publishing for African Writers
The African writing community continues to remain underserved as a lot of these platforms tend to be majorly centered on pushing Western content, leaving Africans still in the minority. Iko Africa aims to change that.
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In “Omozi”, Fatimah Gimsay Captures A Gritty Tale of Motherhood and Migration
The film delves into the theme of desperation and the harsh reality faced by intended migrants seeking greener pastures. It centres around Omozi, a mother driven to seek desperate measures to provide a better life for her family.
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Behind UNICAL’s Protests: Protest Organisers Speak Out on Cyril Ndifon
As the storm over the suspended dean of the University of Calabar’s Law Faculty rages on, protest organizers join the chorus of allegations, amplifying claims against not just Ndifon, but also other male lecturers.
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Behind UNICAL’s Protests: Harrowing Accounts from Cyril Ndifon’s Victims
Law students expose Prof. Ndifon at UNICAL for sexual misconduct. Read their stories and see the protest’s impact.
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Greta Gerwig’s Barbie Redefines Sisterhood, Feminism, and Authentic Womanhood
Gerwig’s use of Barbie as a contemporary feminist tool was a noteworthy decision in the right direction, a tool that held up a mirror to our society in charming comedy and dialogue immersed in feminism 101.
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Femme Africa’s Sound Lab: Empowering Female Creatives in Nigeria’s Music Industry
Femme Africa’s dedication to women in music shines in the intentional space created for growth and community. Testimonials from participants showcase the program’s positive and sense of empowerment.
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Femme Africa’s Sound Lab: Empowering Female Creatives in Nigeria’s Music Industry
Femme Africa’s dedication to women in music shines in the intentional space created for growth and community. Testimonials from participants showcase the program’s positive and sense of empowerment.