James Melbin
EbonyLife Place London is About to Open as a Beacon for African Creativity in the Heart of the Capital
Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to make waves in the UK’s cultural landscape with the launch of EbonyLife…
The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize
The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched "The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize," inviting storytellers to…
Five Years On: When Will Mo Abudu’s Netflix Adaptation of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Be Released?
In June 2020, Netflix announced a multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media, aiming to bring African stories…
How Doechii Transformed Rejection into Grammy Glory
Did you know that Doechii – now hailed as the “Swamp Princess” – was once shown the door from her…
Pfumo Collective Launches to Open New Chapter for African Non-Fiction Writers
The Pfumo Collective has been officially launched, aiming to nurture and promote non-fiction writing across the continent. This initiative is…
How to Build a Resilient Creative Business: Financial Planning Checklist for the Unexpected
Running a creative business can be incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re an artist, designer, photographer, writer, or musician, you’ve likely chosen…
Doc Shebeleza: A Kwaito Pioneer’s Journey Through Music and Community
Victor Bogopane, universally known as Doc Shebeleza, was a seminal figure in South Africa's kwaito music scene. Born on 7…
Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh First African Female Curator
The Venice Biennale has appointed Koyo Kouoh, a Cameroonian curator, as its first African female curator A. Kouoh, who currently…
Venom: The Last Dance – A Night of Epic Action, Dark Elegance, and Glamour at Filmhouse
Filmhouse Group hosted an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, October 25th, as they premiered Venom: The Last Dance at the…
Kemi Badenoch Elected Leader of UK Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, becoming the first Black woman to…
Moniepoint Becomes Another African Unicorn After Raising $110M from Google
Moniepoint, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has announced a significant $110 million investment led by Google's Africa Investment Fund, Development…
Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ to be Developed into TV Series by Yvonne Orji
Yaa Gyasi’s novel Transcendent Kingdom has been optioned for TV by Sony Pictures Television, with the talented Yvonne Orji as the producer.…
Tomi Adeyemi Releases Dates for Children of Anguish and Anarchy US Book Tour
Tomi Adeyemi’s “Children of Anguish and Anarchy”: The eagerly anticipated final installment in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy by Tomi…
Check Out This First Look at Bernardine Evaristo’s Mr Loverman TV Series
The BBC recently offered a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming Mr Loverman TV series, based on Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine…
Lebogang Mashile’s Poetry Illuminates Tutu Puoane’s Latest Album
Tutu Puoane, a distinguished jazz artist from South Africa, has unveiled her latest musical offering, "Wrapped in Rhythm (Vol. I)."…