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.
Adriana Barbosa Turning Black Culture into Economic Power By Seun Oni Adriana Barbosa is a Brazilian entrepreneur and cultural leader known for connecting Black culture with entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. She founded Feira Preta, a platform celebrating Afro-Brazilian culture and enterprise, and leads PretaHub, an organisation that supports Black entrepreneurs and creative innovation. In 2002,…
France’s latest unrest has renewed debate about immigration, economic hardship and political instability. However, focusing on immigration alone risks overlooking deeper questions about inequality, public services, political trust and France’s changing position in the world. Demonstrations on 17 October 2026 over rising living costs and poor school conditions were accompanied by looting, arson and clashes…
By Ola Aina The United Kingdom’s decision to change how teachers trained in Nigeria, Ghana and India can obtain Qualified Teacher Status in England has raised concerns among professionals whose careers have been built in countries where institutional communication systems do not always resemble those in Britain. From 9 September 2026, teachers trained in Nigeria,…
Ola Aina A Map That Started a Global Argument It was supposed to be a debate about maps. It has quickly become a debate about Africa, America, colonial history, global power and even the credibility of the United Nations. On September 4, the UN General Assembly adopted the “Correct the Map” resolution by a vote…
Why Africa’s push to process its own resources is becoming a question not only of development, but of power By Ola Aina For a decade, Dr Akinwumi Adesina stood at the centre of one of Africa’s most consequential economic debates: who truly benefits from the continent’s natural wealth? As President of the African Development Bank from 2015 to 2025, Adesina advanced…
Meghan Markle Africa, Advocacy and Women’s Empowerment By Seun Oni Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has built a public profile that extends beyond entertainment and royal life into philanthropy, women’s advocacy and community initiatives. Her relationship with Africa has developed through visits, charitable partnerships and public engagements focused on women, girls, education, health and leadership. Her engagement with…
By Ola Aina A Sacred Connection Beyond Geography Few places occupy the African Christian imagination as powerfully as Jerusalem. Every year, thousands of believers from across the continent travel to Israel seeking spiritual renewal, biblical connection, and a deeper encounter with their faith. Churches organise pilgrimages, governments support religious journeys, and many individuals save for years to visit what they…
Demographic Power and the Challenge of Transformation By Ola Aina Few developments will shape the twenty-first century more profoundly than Africa’s demographic transformation. By 2100, the continent is projected to account for more than one-third of humanity, making Africa’s future increasingly inseparable from the future of the global economy and international politics. United Nations projections suggest that Africa’s…