Premium Times Nigeria published an opinion essay by Adéwálé Àjàdí titled 'Afrilition: The blackness challenge,' reflecting on Blackness as an identity. The author describes Black identity as one many have died to assert and many live with through coercive and oppressive encounters, while also serving for him as a settled position that shapes self-love and affirmation. He says this identity has significantly influenced his adult life.

Vanguard columnist Ochereome Nnanna discusses what he calls an Igbo identity crisis, prompted by a Northern Muslim social-media comedian who uses humour to comment on Nigeria’s major ethnic groups. According to the excerpt, she recently highlighted divisions affecting Igbo unity, while Nnanna frames DNA testing as a possible option for clarifying origins. The piece is presented as opinion and explores ethnicity, belonging and debate within Nigeria.

The Chanzo has published the first installment of an opinion series titled "The Black Colonialist: Africa's Self-Inflicted Wound," which examines the legacy of colonialism in Africa while questioning what African leaders have achieved since independence. The piece argues that, beyond the wounds inflicted by colonial rule, the continent's post-independence governance by its own leaders deserves scrutiny. It frames Africa's ongoing challenges as partly self-inflicted, setting up a broader critique to be continued in subsequent parts of the series.

Socialite Bad Black, whose real name is Shanitah Namuyimbwa, disclosed in an interview with Sanyuka TV that she bleached her skin to change her identity and avoid being recognized after her release from jail. While she has previously claimed that skin bleaching enhanced her beauty, she admitted that her decision was also aimed at obstructing justice.

In a Premium Times opinion column, writer Niran Adedokun examines a dispute between Oseni and Olayinka over the use of the word "gbewudani" to describe a figure named Onor. Adedokun argues the real question is not whether the term is offensive but whether the political circumstances make the metaphor plausible. He contends that Olayinka's attempt to rebuke Oseni inadvertently reinforced the very impression he was trying to dispel, highlighting what the columnist calls an irony in the exchange.

The article from Soko Directory discusses the issue of xenophobia in Africa, suggesting that it is fueled by failed governance. It emphasizes the need for the continent to confront its challenges honestly and reflect on its internal conflicts. The piece highlights the urgency of addressing these issues to prevent further escalation of xenophobic sentiments.