James Melbin
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
West African Examination Council Selects Sierra Leonean Author Pede Hollist’s Novel ‘So the Path Does Not Die’ for Curriculum
The West African Examination Council (WAEC) has recently added “So The Path Does Not Die”, a seminal feminist work by…
One of these 9 Film Festivals in Nigeria Should Be on Your Radar
If you are a movie lover, you probably know that some of the most prestigious awards in the film industry…
18 Nigerian Women Film/TV Industry Pioneers On The Rise
In the ever-evolving landscape of Nigerian cinema and television, a powerful wave of inclusion has been championed by a group…
MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Project “Grown” Set For Premiere On Africa Magic
In a highly anticipated release, the MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa cohort's class of 2023 is gearing up to unveil…
“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos
The highly anticipated thriller series, "Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre," a spinoff from the 2022 drama "Aníkúlápó," had its premiere…
These 5 Movies Show Timini Egbuson is One of the Most Versatile Actors In Africa
Nollywood star Timini Egbuson shines as a beacon of talent and versatility, breathing life into diverse roles that leave audiences…
Anakle Films Unveils Mimi Bartels As Co-Founder and Ashley Opusunju as General Manager
Anakle Films, the production company helmed by Editi Effiong and renowned for producing the one-million-dollar-budget Nollywood hit, The Black Book,…
Anakle Films Partners with 3Point0 Labs to Propel African Storytelling to New Heights
Nigerian production company Anakle Films has officially joined forces with 3Point0 Labs, the dynamic talent management house led by Marquel…
Maya Binyam and Peace Adzo Medie Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction
The longlist for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been unveiled, and it features two talented African authors. Let’s…
Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Win the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature
the winners of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize have been unveiled. Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim emerged victorious in the…