Thousands of mourners have paid their last respects to renowned Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in his home town in Anambra state.
A host of dignitaries attended the funeral including Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan.
The BBC’s Will Ross, who was at the funeral, said that Mr Achebe was given a colourful, grand send off in his home town of Ogidi.
My wife sent me this clip, it was just too funny not to post online. Please let me know if you know the lady who made this…
The first African city edition of the famous board game Monopoly has been launched in Lagos. The Nigerian metropolis is one of the fast-growing cities in the world.
Bí ẹkùn ò bá fẹ̀, èse là ńpèé. If a leopard does not act mighty, it is looked at as a cat.
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Singer/writer Ayo-Dele sings “Summertime” accompanied by Mike Dunne on guitar at Major IX Studio Sessions, filmed at The Station House, West London.
Hans Wilschut talks about his visit to Lagos and gives an outsiders view.
Okay the accent is suspect but her Yoruba is actually much better than mine!
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A visit to an art gallery in Lagos, Nigeria, and witnessed, firsthand, African art in all its beauty.
Bassey Ikpi delivers a heart touching poem, where is home to you?