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.
Her deportation battle has become a debate over more than immigration status, with Nigerians divided between those questioning her decision to remain in South Africa and those defending her right to fight for her status. By Ola Aina From Pageant Controversy to Legal Battle Chidimma Adetshina’s continuing legal battle in South Africa has become a revealing debate…
Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu Law, Identity and the Power of Representation By Seun Oni Dr Shola Mos-Shogbamimu is a British-Nigerian lawyer, author, political commentator, public speaker, social justice advocate and women’s rights activist. Her work spans law, leadership, media and public affairs. She is a qualified New York attorney and a solicitor of England and Wales, and has built a public profile through her work in law, advocacy, publishing and…
August 2024 Peter and Sola had survived the first part of the journey. They had arrived in Britain. They had found a way to keep the family together. Sola had secured her Certificate of Sponsorship, while Peter had adjusted his working life around the family’s new reality. For a moment, it seemed they had finally found the…
Strive Masiyiwa The Entrepreneur Who Helped Connect Africa to the Digital Age By Seun Oni Strive Masiyiwa is one of the most influential African entrepreneurs of his generation, a Zimbabwean business leader whose career has helped shape the continent’s telecommunications and technology landscape. Born in Zimbabwe and now based in the United Kingdom, Masiyiwa founded Econet Wireless in…
After the conclusion of Season One of THE TRAP, readers from different parts of the world shared their thoughts, experiences and reflections on the series. From Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States, the responses show how deeply conversations about migration, opportunity, sacrifice and rebuilding a life abroad resonate with people. The comments below reflect the personal views…
Idris Elba Championing Africa’s Creative Economy Through AI By Seun Oni Idris Elba has built a global reputation through his achievements in film, television, and music, but his influence increasingly extends beyond the entertainment industry. Born in London to a Sierra Leonean father and a Ghanaian mother, Elba has become a passionate advocate for Africa’s creative…
Senator Zaynab Mohamed Somali American Leadership and the Power of Representation By Seun Oni Senator Zaynab Mohamed represents a new chapter in African diaspora leadership, where identity, public service, and community advocacy come together to shape the future. Born in Somalia and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Mohamed’s journey reflects the power of resilience, civic engagement, and the pursuit…
By late 2023, Sola had stopped seeing care work as temporary. It had become survival. Every morning followed the same structure. Wake up early. Prepare the children for school. Rush to work. Return exhausted. Submit more job applications at night. Then repeat. Her Master’s degree in Data Science still sat on her CV, but the transition into…