Understanding Africa’s cultural crescendo
Africa's creative wave is the strongest it's ever been, and the world is paying attention. As the pandemic ended, a global appetite for rawness and newness emerged, and Africa's artistic expressions are breaking away from the tired stereotypes to tell a different story, from the nightclubs of Lagos to the...
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Superman ignites fury among right-winged Americans
James Gunnβs highly anticipated Superman film has not only revived the iconic hero but also ignited a political firestorm, particularly among right-wing Americans. The debut of the new Superman film last week sparked global excitement, with many reconnecting with their sense of childhood wonder. This did not go without a...
Fame doesnβt make people untouchable but neither should whiteness
More celebrities are facing the public consequences for their morally deplorable actions, dispelling the culture of idolatry that presents famous people as a moral guide. However, a culture of racism and misogyny is still allowing culpable white men to evade the consequences of their actions. Earlier this month, hip-hop artist...
Isnβt it time for men to decenter women?
Many straight men struggle to form close relationships with one another without relying on a female intermediary. Perhaps itβs time for them to take a leaf out of womenβs books and assume responsibility for dismantling the patriarchal systems which are negatively impacting their mental health.Β Whether youβve been long acquainted...
Are we getting the ‘decenter men’ movement wrong?
βDecentering menβ is back with a vengeance, but is it really up to women to be rejecting these patriarchal systems of power disproportionately protected and maintained by those gendered as male? You might have first heard the term back in 2019, when Sherese (Charlie) Taylor coined it in her book...
What is the βGen Z stareβ and is it a real problem?
Millennial TikTok users are taking to the platform to express their grievances about the conversation-halting deadpan look they receive while interacting with young people. Is this a real thing, and if so, what does it mean? Itβs just another day on TikTok, and young people are being dragged for their...
Is Gen Z too emotionally literate to feel?
In the age of endless information, mental health awareness, and AI therapists, people in modern societies have never been more well equipped to understand their own emotions. But have we lost the know-how to be vulnerable with others? In 1971, the refrain βthe revolution will not be televisedβ echoed from the stereos of vinyl record players as young people marched in the streets to challenge racial oppression and war. In...
7 powerful books to read this Pride Month
Your definitive guide to the best queer literature you need this summer.Β We all know that Pride Month isnβt just a time for celebration. Itβs also a time for reflection, community, and storytelling. And what encapsulates this trifecta more than a good bit of queer literature? From books to journals and speeches, the words of queer writers have always been a radical act: a means of documenting desire, identity, loss, love,...
How festival organisers are preparing for overcrowding this summer
With Glastonbury about to kick off β and dozens of other major event on the agenda for this summer β festival organisers across the UK have made crowd control measures their top priority. Festival season has arrived. It brings a series of some of the most exciting musical lineups and fun-filled weekends of the summer, and with it, hundreds of thousands of people who flock to once-empty fields to dance,...
Sabrina Carpenter facing criticism for latest album cover art
The singer and musician has received flack for her upcoming album artwork. Titled βManβs Best Friend,β the image shows her hair being pulled while she kneels on the ground. Sabrina Carpenter is set to release her new album βManβs Best Friendβ on August 29th 2025. As part of her promotional rollout, she has shared the cover artwork on Instagram this week. It shows Sabrina on the floor, on her knees,...
