Nsibidi Institute

Religion is often either regarded as a hot button topic to be avoided at all costs in order to stave unwanted tensions, or dismissed as inconsequential to any concrete developmental processes. This piece by Asonzeh Ukah examines the effect of religion on the emerging urbanity of Lagos. It is a call for a closer look at the undeniable role religion plays in the real-time shaping of our cities.

http://nsibidiinstitute.org/the-miracle-city-pentecostal-entrepreneurialism-and-the-remaking-of-lagos/

The Miracle City: Pentecostal Entrepreneurialism and the Remaking of Lagos In the extant literature on African cities and urban lifestyle, one component of Lagos’ megacity makeup is noticeably absent. This often overlooked or under-represented feature is that Lagos is tr…

Three Nigerians Shortlisted for t
he 2017 Caine Prize
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Three Nigerians Made The Shortlist For The 2017 Caine Prize For African Writing Nigerians for the win!