Voices Magazine

Date: 22 April 2020 - 10:38

Nigerian Pidgin – 20 useful words and phrases

Author Mimi Werna has put together her 20 favourite phrases in Nigerian Pidgin.

Tags: Languages, English language

pipette with pink liquid over many test tubes

Date: 16 October 2019 - 09:40

How I built a virtual lab for schools

How do you teach practical science without physical equipment? Job Adeleke Oyebisi tells us how a 3D virtual laboratory works.

Tags: Science, Technology, Teaching resources

Young person's hands drawing a line in a notebook

Date: 16 April 2018 - 12:12

How school-aged girls are influencing public policy in Lagos

Olaoluwa Abagun is a lawyer and and founder of Girl Pride Circle Initiative, a non-governmental organisation in Nigeria which advocates for girls’ rights.

Tags: Equal opportunities and diversity, Women and girls, Cultural leadership

'This battle has to be fought, owned and championed by Africans.' Image (cropped) (c) David Campbell Morrison

Date: 17 March 2016 - 19:07

One man's experience of being gay in Nigeria

Bisi Alimi, a Nigerian activist who received death threats after he came out tells us about his experience growing up in his home country.

Tags: Film, Arts, Equal opportunities and diversity

'As Nigerian writers and publishers become more confident, the literary landscape is moving its attention away from the West.

Date: 09 December 2015 - 16:54

The changing face of Nigerian literature

How is Nigeria's literary scene changing? Emma Shercliff, a publisher based in the nation's capital, Abuja, takes a look.

Tags: Arts, Literature

'You should read Lola Shoneyin for her humorous look at life in a polygamous family.'

Date: 08 December 2015 - 11:14

Five Nigerian novelists you should read

Which writers are making waves on Nigeria's literary scene at the moment? Publisher and academic Emma Shercliff, who specialises in African literature, gives us her top five recommendations.

Tags: Arts, Literature

'Nollywood made it possible for Africans to view films made by fellow Africans...'

Date: 06 November 2015 - 11:18

How Nollywood became the second largest film industry

Nigeria's film industry is huge, both in productivity and reach. But how did it get to this stage and what are its origins? Charles Igwe, CEO of Nollywood Global Media Group, explains.

Tags: Arts, Film, Creative Economy

'Having someone standing in front of girls saying, ‘If I can do it, then you can too’, gives a strong message of hope.

Date: 09 October 2015 - 10:00

How to encourage girls in Nigeria to study science and maths

In Nigeria, the road for women considering pursuing an academic degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects is lined with obstacles. Why? And what can be done?

Tags: Universities and higher education, Equal opportunities and diversity

Photo courtesy of Stranger Lagos, used with kind permission.

Date: 20 August 2015 - 01:59

The best cultural things to do in Lagos

Just as we launch UK/Nigeria 2015–16, a new season of cultural exchange between Nigeria and the UK, the British Council's Alex Bratt recommends some cultural highlights in Lagos.

Tags: Arts, Fashion, Film, Music

There are traditional rulers of different ethnic groups throughout Nigeria. Photo: Andrew Esiebo for J4A.

Date: 24 February 2015 - 15:33

How traditional justice in Nigeria is changing

Traditional justice outside the formal system in Nigeria brings both advantages and problems. Dr Bob Arnot of the J4A programme, explains how it works.

Tags: Justice

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