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Bolanle Austen-Peters’s Biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” Hits Nigerian Cinemas in May

By James Melbin

Bolanle Austen-Peters’s compelling biographical drama, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, is set to hit Nigerian cinemas on May 17th, 2024. The film made its…

The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces 2024 Judges Chaired by Chika Unigwe

By James Melbin

The Caine Prize for African Writing has just revealed its distinguished panel of judges for 2024. Chaired by the acclaimed…

Review: “Afamefuna” Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

By James Melbin

Masquerade dances, titled men wearing the Ozo cap, talking drums, and celebratory noises at the center of which is Chief…

“Afamefuna” Review: Uncritical Love

By James Melbin

Afamefuna: An Nwa Boi Story, Kayode Kasum’s celebratory stab at the nwa boi system, starts at the end and then…

The 31st New York African Film Festival Welcomes“Over The Bridge”, “This Is Lagos”, Other Afrocentric Titles

By James Melbin

African Film Festival (AFF) will celebrate the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival in grand style, with…

Wale Ojo To Lead As Soyinka In Film Adaptation “The Man Died”

By James Melbin

Ace Nollywood actor Wale Ojo is set to play Africa’s foremost dramatist and Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka in film adaptation, The…

Mo Abudu, Other Africans Join The International Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences

By James Melbin

The International Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences has welcomed CEO of EbonyLife Media, Mo Abudu, as a member of…

Tiwa Savage’s “Water and Garri” To Debut Exclusively On Prime Video

By James Melbin

Acclaimed Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage is set to make her first appearance on the silver screen in the movie, “Water…

Rixel Studios Unveils Bukky Wright, Ruggedman, Others As Cast For Nollywood Action Thriller “Red Circle”

By James Melbin

Nora Awolowo’s Rixel Studios reveals cast for anticipated Nollywood blockbuster titled Red Circle. This is achieved through a catchy video…

Bakwa Magazine Launches Woman-Centered Issue Titled When Love is a Scream

By James Melbin

Cameroon-based literary magazine Bakwa recently unveiled its latest issue, Bakwa 11: When Love Is a Scream, on March 28. This…

The New Issue of Maroko Magazine Features the Here and Now Anthology by LIPFest Writers

By James Melbin

Márọkọ́ Magazine: Named after the thriving migrant community east of the Lagos Lagoon, who were violently evicted in the early…

Showmax Releases Trailer For First Nigerian Horror Movie “Dead of Night”

By James Melbin

Showmax has released the trailer for its latest Nigerian Original movie, Dead of Night, which is now streaming. Dead of Night is…