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A 120-minute film directed by Alex Gibney details the life of Nigerian musician Fela Kuti and his fight against political oppression through music.
Fela Kuti recorded over 60 albums during his career, using his music to address government corruption and advocate for social justice in Nigeria.
Boko Haram's abduction of 276 Nigerian schoolgirls in 2014 and the subsequent release of 82 girls highlight the group's violent impact on Nigerian society.
Ike Nnaebue, a Nollywood director, retraces his perilous migration route from Nigeria to Europe, highlighting the challenges faced by young Africans seeking better lives.
The king of Eep, who rules over 15 million Yoruba people, exercises his authority through rituals and the bestowal of titles on his vassals.
Lagos, Nigeria, has grown from 300,000 residents to nearly 20 million, reflecting a surge in entrepreneurship and economic activity.
Nigerian movies have become the third-largest film industry in the world, significantly shaping cultural and economic landscapes across Africa.
Around 60 hunters volunteer for a mission to track Boko Haram fighters in the Sandisa forest, using locally made weapons and traditional skills.
Queen Hunter leads vigilantes in northern Nigeria to combat kidnappers and extremists.
A 2,000-square-meter villa overlooking Lake Lugano houses Kola Aluko, a businessman accused of embezzling billions from Nigeria's oil wealth.
Migrant families in London face homelessness, with children sleeping on buses every night.
Nigeria's February election may reshape its future amid economic and security crises.
More than 20,000 people have been killed in Boko Haram's campaign of terror, which has displaced millions in Nigeria and left many vulnerable to trafficking.
Over half of Nigeria's population is under 30, a demographic that has become increasingly disillusioned with government responses to police brutality.
Niger faces instability as ECOWAS considers military intervention after a coup.
200 children aged between 10 months and six years are expected to die every day in the Lake Chad region due to malnutrition and starvation.
Corruption under General Sani Abacha in Nigeria led to the embezzlement of billions, with London banks facilitating the laundering of these stolen funds.
On October 20, 2020, police opened fire on demonstrators during one of Nigeria's largest protests in a generation, demanding the disbandment of SARS.
In June 2013, a massive explosion on a Shell pipeline near Bodo spilled thousands of barrels of oil into the swamps, revealing deep corruption in the industry.
Huhn Pond Tank, a Belgian Isis defector, returns home facing prison after a counterterrorism raid.
Sicily faces a crisis as the mafia and a Nigerian gang target vulnerable migrants.
Kunlé Adeyemi designs a floating system to help Makoko adapt to rising sea levels.
Robin Hammond documents the dangers faced by diamond diggers and LGBTQI+ individuals in conflict zones.
Camilla from Nigeria faces struggles after being trafficked and deported from Europe.
In Nigeria, Prophet Elijah Dankano leads a healing service for over 2,000 attendees while expressing concern over the rise of traditional African spirituality among youth.
A South African man, Moses Mari, is declared clinically dead but later appears alive, claiming a miraculous resurrection by faith healer TB Joshua.
Two thousand people live in Boco Matsonona, one of the largest migrant camps in southern Italy, where many work for minimal pay under exploitative conditions.
A four-year-old girl in Ethiopia is married off, illustrating the severe consequences of child marriage in the region.
Thousands of Nigerian teenagers risk their lives for sex work on routes to Europe every year.
According to the UN, up to 80 percent of Nigerian women arriving in Europe become victims of human trafficking orchestrated by criminal gangs.
Jacqueline Suowari empowers Nigerians through her large-scale Afro-urban ballpoint pen art.
Andy Richter humorously claims the Iron Throne in a Game of Thrones skit on Sunday.
Joseph Lafarge merges operations in South Africa, challenging Dangote's dominance in Nigeria.
Africa outperforms other emerging markets last year, as discussed by Stephen Bailey-Smith.
Boko haram claims responsibility for the kidnapping of over 300 schoolboys in Kankara, Nigeria.
Namdi Kanu leads the Indigenous People of Biafra in their fight for independence in Nigeria.
Chris and Moyo navigate the challenges of life during the coronavirus pandemic in Newcastle.
Dr. Alpha Sadhu dies after contracting COVID-19 while working without PPE in the NHS.
Evacuations from Niger to Europe begin after a coup ousts President Bazum.
A refinery under construction in Nigeria is set to process 650,000 barrels per day, making it the largest single train refinery in the world.
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa has killed 3,500 people and requires urgent action.
South Africa's economy shows stark contrasts between wealth and poverty in Alexandra.
Political upheavals shape global markets, as seen on UK Election Day in 2015.
Bola Ahmed Tinubu is elected president of Nigeria amid claims of election irregularities.
Europe's largest 3D-printed building uses advanced technology for efficient construction.
Famine in Somalia threatens millions, with 360,000 children severely malnourished.
Dambay, a traditional Nigerian martial art, gains international interest every evening.
African nations face a growing problem with Islamist terrorism and rising insurgent attacks.
