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Graft, stereotyping fit like a glove
Drawing parallels between the acclaimed series The Wire and South Africa's Madlanga Commission, this article delves into the deep-seated issues of corruption, racial…
In Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’, civilisation’s greatest threat comes from within
Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey', transforms an ancient myth into a timely exploration of war, xenophobia, and the internal struggles of its protagonists. Discover…
The Republic of the Replica
Our US correspondent recounts a chaotic 250th birthday celebration in Washington D.C., where a quest to see the Declaration of Independence and attend the national parade turned…
‘The Drama’: A dark comedy about thought, guilt, and perception
A pre-wedding confession spirals into paranoia and hilarity, as The Drama probes how our hidden thoughts reshape love, trust, and identity.
A chance for redemption on Star Line
Chance the Rapper returns with Star Line, blending soulful introspection, social commentary and faith-driven hip-hop, proving his voice is stronger than ever
Uganda’s ‘singing fools’ use satire to attack government
Despite arrests, the Bizonto comedy troupe continues to resonate with audiences nationwide
Kobby Ben Ben on breaking the queer ceiling
Novel writes queerness into a space where it’s forbidden and meanders through the unforgiving politics of Ghana, past and present
Musical drama ‘Hlakanyana’ offers biting social comment
The theatre piece draws on folklore and an Afrofuturist world to interrogate social ills