TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
Beyond Recognition, A Growing Network of Global Influence and Responsibility International Affairs In an increasingly interconnected world, recognition goes beyond celebrating achievement. It creates opportunities to build relationships, exchange ideas and encourage collaboration across borders. Against this backdrop, the Golden Planet Award 2026, scheduled for 6 November at The Aircraft in Dreieich, near Frankfurt, Germany,…
The Spirituals By Seun Oni Keeping Black History Alive Through Song The Spirituals are a London-based gospel choir formed in October 2020 by music artist and creative director Junior Garr, alongside arranger and conductor Marsha B Morrison. The group emerged as a creative response to the racial injustice brought into global focus by the murder…
PART 1 OF 5: The Negotiations That Ended Apartheid By Ola Aina Did Mandela secure political power at the expense of economic transformation? LONDON, 2026. A t the Africa 2050 Summit, a South African journalist challenged Nelson Mandela’s legacy. “Mandela failed South Africa. He could have changed everything.” The accusation was direct. Mandela had helped…
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has granted JPMorgan approval-in-principle to establish JPMorgan Merchant Bank Nigeria Limited, advancing the American financial services group’s expansion into Nigeria’s merchant banking sector. The regulator has also approved seven nominees for the proposed bank’s board and management, including five Nigerians whose professional backgrounds span financial markets, electronic trading, central…
When the Pastor Becomes the Husband: The Silent Crisis in Africa’s Religious Homes By David Ola The Conversation No One Wanted to Have Tunde had reached a point where he no longer knew how to make his voice heard in his own home. At forty-two, the civil engineer had worked hard to provide for his…
By Oliver Grant The UK government’s call for households to prepare for emergencies has prompted different reactions among shoppers, with some buying additional household essentials while others remain unconcerned. For some, the announcement has brought back memories of the COVID-19 lockdown. During visits to Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in Luton, London, Manchester and…
Recent investigations connected to the late Professor Jason Arday have raised questions about academic integrity, investigative independence and media accountability. According to Byline Times, a second investigation by academic publisher Taylor & Francis reportedly failed to substantiate further allegations of plagiarism or data fabrication concerning a 2020 paper. A separate inquiry into Arday’s appointment at…
December 26, 2024 | Boxing Day At three o’clock in the morning, Sola woke up. She had been in bed for hours, but sleep would not come. Too many thoughts were running through her mind. She got out of bed and went downstairs for a glass of water. The house was quiet. Peter and the…