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Back of the Book

Back of the Book 

Giving People A Chance

04:26 GMT 30th January 2012

Olufemi Solola hopes to make history by becoming the new mayor of London. Oliver Barrett spoke to him
 

The Great Exodus

04:09 GMT 30th January 2012

With Africa's biggest football tournament kicking off later this month, European clubs are seeing the departure of some of their best players, writes Oladipo Okunbanjo
 

Niger Delta amnesty: the fruits of peace

04:40 GMT 21st December 2011

Two years on, the Federal Government's historic Niger Delta amnesty programme is helping to reintegrate former militants into society and paving the way for sustainable development of the region.
 

Making a difference

04:35 GMT 21st December 2011

Kano State has become a pacesetter in more ways than one. Governor Rabiu' Musa Kwankwaso talks to Nsineno May Anthony and Rosemary Udoh about his vision for the future
 

For the greater good

05:30 GMT 8th November 2011

South Africa launches major new health service programme that will provide universal care for all. By Tamam Ahmed Jama
 

Planting the seeds of change

05:26 GMT 8th November 2011

Before her untimely death last month, Wangari Maathai wrote her memoirs charting how her green campaign in Kenya became linked with the fight for democratic rule. Angela Cobbinah was rivetted
 

Premier Viewing

01:27 GMT 28th September 2011

Millions of fans all over Africa are on to the new football season, not the domestic one but English Premier League's on TV. Oladipo Okubanjo reports
 

The Sound of Africa

01:03 GMT 28th September 2011

Oliver Barrett preview the upcoming ninth African Music Festival set to electrify London this month with an eclectic mix of musical styles
 

Spreadhing the vibe

02:36 GMT 31st August 2011

A voluntary organisation in London is bringing Kenyan music to western audiences. Oliver Barret reports
 

The future is bright

02:24 GMT 31st August 2011

Mutiu Sunmonu was appointed managing director of Shell Petroleum Development Company, the Nigerian arm of Shell at a time, the militancy in the Niger Delta was at its peak.
 

Kanu says farewell

02:40 GMT 18th July 2011

Nigeria's footballing legend played his testimonial match in Lagos last month before his adoring fans. Oladipo Okubanjo looks back on his glittering career
 

Music revolution

02:34 GMT 18th July 2011

Oliver Barrett profiles the talented Sona Jobarteh, the first female kora virtuoso after the well received launch of her debut album
 

Best foot forward

03:50 GMT 15th June 2011

Two African teams are taking part in the 2011 Fifa Women's World Cup this nl0nth, perennial underachievers Nigeria and newconlers to the global stage Equatorial Guinea. Oladipo Okubanjo reports
 

Making her Marke

03:46 GMT 15th June 2011

Once one of the leading nanles in Sierra Leone's artistic establishment, Rosemarie Marke had to reinvent herself following her flight into exile, writes Angela Cobbinah
 

Saving the rhino

02:50 GMT 20th May 2011

A Zimbabwean wildlife expert has just been awarded a top conservation prize for helping to bring the rhino back from the edge of extinction. By Chofamba Sithole