Barack: You told me all those years ago that you couldn’t promise me the world, but you could promise me an interesting life. Of course, you outdid yourself and managed to give me both.
Eight years in the crucible, and not once did you melt from the heat. Not once did you let it harden you. Instead, you used it to reveal your truest essence: your stubborn optimism and unflinching courage, your dazzling brilliance and unpretentious decency, your ferocious work ethic and absolutely unshakable moral fiber.
It was great joining Njideka Akunyili Crosby — a gifted Nigerian-born, Los Angeles-based artist — to unveil our first portrait together. This piece reflects so many chapters of Michelle and my story, and we’re thrilled that it will be on display in the Hope and Change lobby at the Obama Presidential Center starting this Juneteenth.
worst professional hazard so far has been @emmaedavidson>@Dazed running with my pitch idea early last month on Rachel Ojuromi walking d streets of Lagos. story got assigned in-house to their staff writer.
emailed a complaint upon pub & requested for clarification—no response lol
The entire country is being overrun by terrorists.
Deny it all you want, but the deluge is now in front of your doors!!!
The North-East? The South-West? There is nowhere to run!
Your government doesn't care about its basic duty to protect the citizenry either, so, yeah...
Afrocritik's Visiting Editor and Chief Media Correspondent, @J_Chiemeke, shares his thoughts on the world premiere of @dusabejambo’s feature film "Ben'Imana" at Cannes 2026.💥