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Op-Ed: At the 2027 Nigerian Elections, Nigerian Artists Must Stay on the Side of the People

The Nigerian state has always leaned on members of the arts to burnish its image and bolster its chances at the polls. Whether Nigerian artists will extend their influence in the people's interest remains up for debate.

Nelson C.J.

March 19, 2026

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