James Melbin
Ugandan Author Goretti Kyomuhendo Reissues 20-Year-Old Novel Whispers from Vera
Ugandan author Goretti Kyomuhendo just republished her 20-year-old novel Whispers from Vera on August 11, 2023. Published by African Writers Trust,…
Register for the First International Black Speculative Writing Festival in London | Feb 2–4
Registration is now open for the very first International Black Speculative Writing Festival! This three-day in-person festival celebrates Black British…
CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa Launched in Egypt
An exciting annual award will now celebrate the important work done by African publishers. The CANEX Prize for Publishing in…
Somali Journalist Abdullahi Mire Wins the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee
Somali journalist and former refugee Abdullahi Mire has won the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner…
Check Out the Bookstores that Stocked Brittle Paper’s 100 Notable
We have some very exciting news to share! This year, our 100 Notable African Books of 2023 list was well-received…
Two African Writers Among the 8 Winners of the 2023
Two African writers are among the the 2023 RSL Literature Matters Awards, just announced yesterday by the Royal Society of…
South African Author and Chef Fatima Sydow Passes On, Aged 50
 South African chef and author Fatima Sydow has passed on at the age of 50. She died on December…
Somali Journalist Abdullahi Mire Wins the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award
Somali journalist and former refugee Abdullahi Mire has won the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner…
Two African Writers Among the 8 Winners of the 2023 RSL Literature Matters Awards
Wanja Kimani and Helen Thomas. Thomas’ photo sourced from Beyond Face. Two African writers are among the the 2023 RSL…
CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa Launched in Egypt
Photo credit to Afreximbank. An exciting annual award will now celebrate the important work done by African publishers. The CANEX…
Replay Zahara: 10 Songs to Celebrate the South African Afrosoul Star
Zahara, born Bulelwa Mkutukana on November 9, 1988, in Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a renowned singer-songwriter. Growing up in…
AFRIFF 2023 Signs Off With Grand Annual AwardsÂ
The week-long 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival, AFRIFF peaked on Saturday 11th November, 2023 at Oriental Hotel,…
3 Mohbad Songs Make Top 10 Debut on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs
A week after his death, 3 of late Nigerian musician Mohbad’s song has made a debut on the top 10…
Mowalola Apologizes for Using Saudi Arabia Flag in SS24 Collection
The Nigerian-British designer Mowalola Ogunlesi has issued an apology for using the Saudi Arabian flag in her Spring/Summer 2024 collection,…
Replay This: 5 Mohbad Tracks to Celebrate the Life of the Distinct Afrobeats Voice
Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter MohBad, whose real name was Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, has died at the age of 27. His…