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大象传媒 Pidgin has been reporting on the social media buzz around Nigeria鈥檚 Stingy Men Association, for men who want to avoid spending money on their wives and girlfriends. There鈥檝e been jokes, spin-offs and celebrity members, but is it just a laugh, or is there a more serious side? Answers from Dan Ikpoyi of 大象传媒 Pidgin and Women鈥檚 Affairs journalist Azeezat Olaoluwa.

China鈥檚 controversial female comic
Yang Li has become a household name in China as a stand-up TV comedian. But a recent joke about men caused controversy, with critics accusing her of instigating hatred against men. Zhaoyin Feng of 大象传媒 Chinese tells us why some people in China find women making jokes at the expense of men a challenge.

Africa鈥檚 football pioneers
Today top African footballers playing for European clubs are household names. But their presence in Europe isn鈥檛 as recent as some might think. Ahmed Rouaba of 大象传媒 Arabic has uncovered fascinating stories of African stars from the early decades of the 20th century, many now forgotten.

Memories, identity and war
In January 1991, the Somali state collapsed into civil war after the fall of President Mohamed Siad Barre. For those living in what used to be British Somaliland, the violence began in 1988, when government forces bombed Hargeisa. Thousands fled to neighbouring Ethiopia, including Ismail Einashe, then a young boy, now a contributor to 大象传媒 Africa鈥檚 Letter from Africa. He reflects on his memories of that time, and Hartisheik refugee camp, to which he returned in 2019.

David Amanor has left the building!
All good things come to an end, and this is David鈥檚 last programme on The Fifth Floor. Friends from over the years bid a fond farewell, and remember some of his 鈥渂est bits鈥�. Expect Russian horses, songs and poetry, bees and the pungent stench of durian fruit.

Image: Celebrity members of Nigeria's "Stingy Men Association"
Credit: DON JAZZY/DEBO MR MACARONI