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Timbuktu, a British outdoor clothing brand, has recently caused quite the stir after it was revealed that it attempted to trademark the term 'Yoruba' back in 2015.

British fashion brand Timbuktu accused of 'cultural appropriation' for trademarking 'Yoruba' CNN 1 hr ago © Brook Joyner/CNN Timbuktu claimed the trademark in 2015. A British clothing retailer has come under fire for trademarking the name of the west African Yoruba people several years ago, igniting a debate online about whether trademarking names of ethnic groups amounts to cultural appropriation. Timbuktu, an outdoor clothing brand based in northern England, filed to trademark the word "Yoruba" in 2015, records from the UK's Intellectual Property Office show. But the registration spark...

Novelist Elnathan John: 'People must be able to critique their government' Novelist Elnathan John is one of Nigeria’s most accomplished authors. His writing takes a stern but humorous look at modern-day society. On The 77 Percent, he talks about the role of humor in his writing, his latest books and his relationship to Nigeria. Watch video 06:52

An ongoing series in partnership with Faith Adiele. March's book selection is In the Company of Men by Véronique Tadjo. How to participate: Get a copy of the book, read it in advance of the meeting, and then discuss the book with a group of people interested in reading African literature online via zoom on March 28th at 5:00 PM (PST). After you register you will receive information to join via zoom. If you don't see an email from MoAD, check your spam or junk mail box. In the Company of Men will be available for purchase online at the MoAD bookstore.