Etietop Akpabio

Africa’s Languages Are Dying

Many of Africa’s indigenous languages are at risk of extinction.

The Unfulfilled Promises of African Independence 

I was born long after my country, Nigeria, and many other African countries gained independence. Therefore, my understanding of that time period is largely based on everything I have learned and read about the struggle for independence across the...

Nigeria: The Binance Saga Paints a Bleak Picture on the Current State of Affairs

The detention of two Binance executives by Nigerian authorities, following their meetings with government officials, highlights a concerning state of affairs within the government. The circumstances surrounding their detention have raised concerns regarding due process and the use of...

Many of Africa’s Youth Are Graduating Into Unemployment

I recall a time, during my bachelor's studies, I was on campus with a close friend of mine, and we were just sitting around and talking. From our vantage point, we could see a large number of students going...

Africa is Being Held Back by Corruption

“Africa is not poor, its resources are just being mismanaged” is a quote that has been repeated by African leaders and world leaders alike for a long time now. The abundance of natural resources all over the African continent...

Why Africa’s Youth Aren’t Interested in Politics

Africa is the youngest continent in the world, however, much of Africa's political class is still dominated by older generations. Despite making up the majority of the population, younger Africans tend to just not be very politically engaged.  Despite younger...

The harrowing Journeys of Africans Seeking Better Lives Abroad

Over the last decade numerous people from Africa making the dangerous trip across the Mediterranean Sea in search of a bettter life in Europe.

Africa’s journalists must be protected

One thing I have consistently heard from many Africans, without fail, is that Africa is often portrayed extremely negatively by “the media.” When these discussions are often had, it is typically referring to Western media, especially. Now, I would...

Has “Democracy” been effective in Africa?

Nearly all African countries have been independent for many decades at this point. Following independence, many of our countries did not experience democratic governance in the aftermath of decolonization, primarily due to factors such as civil wars, ethnic violence,...

The Significance of Kai Cenat’s trip to Makoko

Recently, the popular Twitch streamer, Kai Cenat, made a visit to Nigeria. Over the course of a couple of days during his stay, the social media star moved around Lagos, visiting different areas, trying different local foods, etc. He...

About Me

Etietop Akpabio is a Nigerian Blogger and Journalist at the Sahel Post, as well as the host of the African Podcast 'Africa PolitiCast.' With a Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies from the University of Namibia, he is dedicated to providing insightful commentary and analysis on African affairs.
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