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Vistanium Highlights Experiences of Cemetery Workers In “The Gravediggers” Documentary

 While the graveyard is often considered the resting place for the dead, it is where work begins for certain people.…

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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

Nigerian poet Titilope Sonuga recently unveiled her latest single, “Sanctuary”, a heartfelt tribute to the sisters and friends who have been…

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Author Eloghosa Osunde Celebrates ‘Vagabonds’ 2-Year Anniversary with New Merch Line

Eloghosa Osunde, a renowned author from Nigeria, has announced the release of custom merchandise to commemorate the second anniversary of…

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Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun Raises Awareness About PCOS In Inspiring Documentary “Where The Heck Is My Period?” 

Renowned media personality Stephanie Coker-Aderinokun has released an inspiring documentary titled “Where The Heck Is My Period?” to raise awareness…

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Akwaeke Emezi Debut Album, “Stop Dying, You Were Very Expensive,” is a New Chapter in Artistic Expression

Nigerian-Tamil author Akwaeke Emezi, renowned for their literary works, has made a stunning entry into the music world with their…

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The African Writers Trust Has Launched Online Bookshop Tubaze

The African Writers Trust has recently introduced its online bookstore, Tubaze African Books, which is now up and running. Founded…

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Kola Tubosun Writes Documentary on Wole Soyinka’s Campus Home on Ebrohimie Road

Nigerian writer Kola Tubosun is writing and producing a documentary on Wole Soyinka’s campus home on Ebrohimie Road, University of…

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7 Contemporary Nollywood Queer Films Changing Narratives

In the few instances where queer people were the subject of Nigerian films in the ‘90s and early 2000s, they…

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4 African Authors Shine at the 2023 British Science Fiction Awards Shortlist

In a remarkable achievement, eight African texts penned by African authors have made it to the shortlist for the prestigious 2023 British…

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Congolese Author Fiston Mwanza Mujila Wins the 2024 Literaturpreis der Literaturhäuser!

Congolese author Fiston Mwanza Mujila has been awarded with the 2024 Literaturpreis der Literaturhäuser 2024. Translated to “Prize of the…

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How to Do the Tshwala Bami Dance Like a Real South African Amapiano Stepper

Are you ready to groove to the infectious beats of Amapiano music? Look no further—we're about to break down the…

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Yomi Adegoke and Leon Diop Have Been Shortlisted for Prestigious British Book Awards

The 2024 British Book Awards, also known as “the Nibbies,” has announced its shortlist, and it includes Nigerian-British writer Yomi…

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