Each year, I choose a person who, to me, most embodies the spirit of Nigeria in that moment — our pain, our promise, and most of all, our power. Sometimes this choice surprises people: like when I chose Naira Marley at the height of his polarising fame, or Fisayo Soyombo, whose name many Nigerians didn’t […] The post Chude Jideonwo: Why Natasha Akpoti is My Culture Icon of the Year for 2025 appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today! .