Our Heritage Must Feed Those Who Keep It Alive: Rethinking the Future of Northern Nigeria’s Traditional Crafts
By Ibrahim Hassan Hassan In response to Gladys Asuquo’s “Beyond Preservation: Can Northern Nigeria’s Traditional Crafts Survive Without a Livelihood?” There is something deeply unsettling about watching a tradition that has survived centuries struggle to survive another generation, not because its cultural value has diminished, but because the people who understand it can no longer …
Beyond Preservation: Can Northern Nigeria’s Traditional Crafts Survive Without a Livelihood?
By Gladys Asuquo: Our cultural heritage cannot survive on admiration alone. The people who keep it alive must also be able to earn a living from it. More than five centuries ago, artisans in Kano were already practising a traditional form of indigo dyeing that would become an important part of Northern Nigeria’s cultural identity. …
Newsroom: DOCFolio Mentoring Programme
Join the DOCFolio Mentoring Programme Newsroom on Saturday 24th October between 10am -4pm. Host: John Coster – journalist, educator & documentarian Programme below: 10am – Sab Jibrin, Presenter of The Mentor Show, KASU Radio FM 98.5 The Voice of Peace and Unity, Kaduna State University 11am – Muazu Malami, Reporter 12pm – Ibrahim Hassan …
DOCFolio Mentoring Programme: Recordings
Next Session – Session 5 Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 Time: 9pm Nigeria / UK (8pm) NOTE: The Clock has gone back 1 hour in UK Open to anyone interested in media literacy and heritage. Weekly sessions will be recorded and posted along with links to resources/stories from across my personal platforms and the S24 …
Before You Share: Understanding Media Literacy and Misinformation
By Gladys Asuquo We are surrounded by information. It comes through our phones, television screens, radio, social media feeds, websites and even private conversations. Sometimes it is useful. Sometimes it is wrong. And sometimes, it can be difficult to tell the difference. A message can sound convincing simply because it has been forwarded many times. …
Why Northern Nigeria Needs Media Literacy for Peace
By John Coster A message arrives in a community WhatsApp group warning of an attack. A photograph is shared as proof, but nobody knows when or where it was taken. Within minutes, people may be frightened, angry or ready to pass the warning on. The message might be an honest mistake. It might also have …
My Voice On Radio: Amplifying Community Voices Across Borders
The My Voice On Radio (MVOR) project celebrates the enduring power of radio to connect people, nurture creativity, and strengthen communities. Organised by John Coster, Founder of the Parallel Lives Network, this new initiative brings together young people and women from India, the UK, and across the global network through a series of linked events …
Visit to Northern Nigeria’s Premier International Film Festival
Thanks to the 8th Kaduna International Film Festival KADIFF team for making the S24 Television Film Production Unit so welcome. The 8th Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), held from 26 to 30 August 2025 in Kaduna, Nigeria, offered a substantive platform for film practitioners and cultural commentators to explore cinema’s role in social transformation. The …