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.
Part 1 — The Illusion of Choice A Story That Did Not Appear Thomson works for a reputable national daily. He had spent weeks on a story that exposed money laundering, corruption and the possible arrest of one of the country’s most prominent billionaires. He filed it late on a Tuesday, expecting it to run on the…
By Olakunle Agboola London wakes early. Buses roar past, cars crawl through traffic, and office workers hurry with coffee cups in hand. The city hums with urgency and routine. Inside a modest flat in South London, Mama Grace begins her day long before the rush. She moves quietly through the kitchen, preparing breakfast and folding…
As Britain tightens immigration laws, thousands of migrant workers remain trapped under exploitative sponsorship schemes that blur the line between employment and enslavement. Segun arrived in the United Kingdom in 2022 with his wife and two young sons, filled with hope and determination. He came under the Certificate of Sponsorship, a legal route meant to…
After decades abroad, many Nigerians in their 60s and 70s are leaving the West behind, investing in homes back home, and embracing the African philosophy of ageing surrounded by family rather than in institutional care. I was on a train recently when I met a 71-year-old Nigerian man named Aderopo. He had lived in the United…
From population control to resource extraction, the report’s logic still echoes in contemporary policy In December 1974, the United States National Security Study Memorandum 200 (NSSM 200), widely known as the Kissinger Report, was completed under Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Declassified in 1989, the report framed rapid population growth in the Global South, particularly in Africa,…
How Social Media Is Reshaping Political Campaigns By Olakunle Agboola When the Past Becomes Political Ammunition A decade-old post on X, Facebook or TikTok should not decide the fate of a modern election. It often does. What once vanished into the endless churn of social media now sits permanently within reach. Searchable old video, screenshot-ready tweet or chat is available for use…
Part 5: Reclaiming the Narrative, Africa’s Voice in a New Media Era By Olakunle Agboola After examining how Africa has been framed, how the West has been elevated, how propaganda shapes perception, and why external narratives still dominate, the final question is simple: What comes next? Media, Power and Perception – The Circle Media Plus The…
ABUJA, NIGERIA — At the 2026 APC National Convention in Eagle Square, Abuja, a key event setting the stage for Nigeria’s 2027 elections, Princess Olatorera Majekodunmi-Oniru called for leadership that prioritises competence and citizens’ welfare. Her remarks come amid ongoing public debate about internal party democracy and the credibility of candidate selection processes in Nigeria. Addressing delegates and party leaders, including President…
DNA genealogy, global demographics, and modern migration treaties reveal that identity and culture are never fixed, and diversity is humanity’s enduring reality By Olakunle Agboola Humans Have Always Moved, Mixed, and Adapted Human beings have always been in motion. From the first migrations out of Africa to today’s global labour movements, our identities have constantly…
Part 4: Why Western Media Still Dominates Africa’s Narrative By Olakunle Agboola If Part 3 examined how global narratives are constructed, Part 4 confronts a harder question, why does Western media still hold such influence over Africa’s story? Media, Power and Perception – by Olakunle Agboola Decades after independence, many African countries continue to rely on foreign media platforms…