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.
CAN ANDY BURNHAM BREAK BRITAIN’S CYCLE OF POLITICAL FATIGUE? Britain’s prime ministers enter Downing Street with hope, but too often leave carrying the weight of expectations they cannot satisfy. Andy Burnham now faces the biggest test of all: whether a different style of leadership can succeed in the same unforgiving political environment. By Oliver Grant The Black…
A Viral Interview and a National Conversation Few interviews have generated as much discussion in recent weeks as that of Nigerian real estate investor Morenikeji Giwa. Clips from the interview spread rapidly across social media after Giwa suggested that his personal fortunes were not necessarily tied to Nigeria’s economic trajectory and implied that certain forms of…
When Political Change Meets Human Behaviour Every society that wins political freedom carries the expectation that life will improve. Political transitions are often accompanied by hopes for greater fairness, dignity, opportunity, and economic inclusion. Yet history shows that political liberation does not automatically produce social and economic transformation. South Africa remains one of the most prominent examples. The…
A rising generation is refusing simple answers and demanding clarity about Africa’s choices and challenges. A conversation that refused to stay simple It began with a question from a 16-year-old Nephew. “How many Western military bases are there in Africa?” The answer sounded casual at first. Quite a few. But the question did not end there….
The Luxury of Corruption Amid National Crisis The Life They Live In the heart of London, England, a luxurious Porsche purred into a gated driveway. The driver, a well-dressed and relaxed woman, waved at a neighbour. “Her husband is a Nigerian politician,” the neighbour whispered with a chuckle. “He doesn’t live here, but this is one…
