James Melbin
Barack Obama Can’t Stop Listening to Ayra Starr — Check Out His Summer Playlist
Former US President Barack Obama has shared his 42-song summer playlist for 2023, featuring a diverse mix of old and…
This Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse was Designed by Nigerian-American Victoria Adesanmi
A Nigerian-American interior designer, Victoria Adesanmi, has made headlines for her stunning work on the Barbie Malibu DreamHouse, a real-life…
Nike Art Gallery Brings African Art to Hamptons Fine Art Fair
Nike Arts Gallery USA, an extension of the leading gallery of contemporary African art based in Nigeria, will be participating…
Nigerian-American Author Nnedi Okorafor Lands Seven-Figure Deal for New Novel
Nnedi Okorafor, the acclaimed Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturist science fiction and fantasy, has signed a seven-figure deal with William Morrow,…
Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi Lists New NFT Art of Trendy Ojude Oba Women
Mayowa ‘Shutabug’ Alabi, a visual artist from Lagos, Nigeria, has listed a new NFT art on the Foundation platform, featuring…
Niyi Fagbemi Documents Vibrant Glitz and Glamour at the ‘23 Ojude Oba Festival
Niyi Fagbemi, a talented photographer and filmmaker, was at the '23 Ojude Oba Festival to capture some of the stunning…
You Probably Didn’t Know Mama G Had a Trendy Music Career
Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, is one of the most celebrated and versatile actresses in Nollywood. Infamous for…
From Nearly 300 Entries, Meet the Shortlisted Writers for The 2023 Caine Prize
The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, has announced the shortlist for the…
Belgium Government Set to Return Looted Congolese Artefacts
Belgium has announced plans to return artworks stolen from Congo during its colonial rule, as part of its efforts to…
What is this Ojude Oba Festival Everybody is Talking About?
Ojude Oba is a festival that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of the Yoruba people of Ijebu-Ode, a town…
Prime Video to Launch its First Unscripted African Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, this July
Prime Video has announced its first unscripted African Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, which will launch on July 14th,…
Laetitia Ky’s Metamorphosis Hair Sculpture Series: A Celebration of Nature and Black Beauty
Laetitia Ky is a feminist artist from Ivory Coast who creates sculptures from her hair. Her sculptures are moments, scenes,…
The Academy Invites 398 New Members for 2023, including Six Africans
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, has extended invitations to 398 distinguished artists…
First Look at ‘Supa Team 4’, Netflix’s First Original African Animated Series
Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced the release of its first African original animated series, Supa Team 4,…
International African American Museum opens in Charleston to Celebrate African American History
The International African American Museum (IAAM) is a new cultural institution that celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans…