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TCMP — Independent journalism and creative storytelling that elevates African voices in the UK, Nigeria, and global diaspora.
Part 1: The Rise of the Demi-Gods David Ola The Man Who Became a Mediator The Nigerian pastor walks into the auditorium, and thousands rise. Hands stretch towards him, not merely in greeting, but almost in worship. “Daddy.” “Father.” “Papa.” Whether in Lagos, Accra, Harare or Johannesburg, the scene has become emblematic of what critics…
Seun Oni JUST IN: Veteran Nigerian actor and film executive, Oludotun Baiyewu Jacobs, popularly known as Olu Jacobs, has died at the age of 84. His death was announced by his son, Olusoji Jacobs, on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. In a family tribute, Jacobs was described as “The Lion of Lufodo.” The family gave his…
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are demanding greater control over their futures. But if the Union breaks apart, what would independence actually mean? Oliver Grant John Swinney’s suggestion that Andy Burnham could be the last Prime Minister of the United Kingdom was deliberately provocative. But behind the rhetoric lies a serious constitutional question: how much…
Seun Oni What does it mean to come home when you have grown up between two cultures? That question sits at the heart of the first episode of Dami Grace Presents, a documentary series created and hosted by British Nigerian filmmaker Dami Grace. In this opening episode, Dami sits down with Malobi Ogbechie, founder of…
TCMP Britain has emerged as Europe’s leading artificial intelligence investment hub, attracting almost half of the continent’s AI venture funding, while countries such as Finland and Denmark are recording some of Europe’s strongest levels of business adoption. A new ranking by IT support provider Hamilton Group has placed the United Kingdom at the top of…
Ola Aina Kenya’s Economic Question Kenya has found itself at the centre of an uncomfortable but important African debate following President William Ruto’s directive for authorities to take action against foreign nationals operating certain small scale businesses in the country. The government’s argument is that Kenyan traders, particularly young people struggling to find employment and…
Seun Oni There is a provocative thought worth entertaining: Nigerians might be low-key ethical colonisers. The phrase sounds outrageous at first, particularly because Nigeria itself was once under British colonial rule. But this is not an argument about armies, conquered territories or political domination. It is about culture, people and influence. Nigerians are increasingly taking…
End of August 2024 Sola opened the front door with two bags of groceries in her hands. She had just returned from Aldi. The children were in the backyard, kicking a football between them, completely unaware that their mother had arrived. Peter was sitting in the living room, watching television. Sola put the groceries down…