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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…
How to Access the Updated Hans Zell African Publishing and Book Culture Repo for Free
There is a free online resource that you should explore if you are interested in book culture, publishing, and book…
“Hotel Labamba” Reviews: Murder Mystery Meets Comedy in A Passable Story
Nollywood’s unofficial Queen of romcoms, Biodun Stephen, who is known for her simple, moderate-budget narratives, takes on the genre of…
Enter the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize by July 1
The call for submissions for the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open until July 1. This…
Classic Novel by Abdel Rahman al-Sharqawi About Egyptian Revolution Republished to Celebrate 70 Years Anniversary
This year marks the 70th anniversary of Egyptian Earth, a classic Egyptian novel by the renowned writer Abdel Rahman al-Sharqawi.…
Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Claim Victory in the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature
The results of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in African literary…
Kugali Media and Disney Team Up for New Animated Series, “Iwájú”, Premiering Across Africa
Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s Iwájú on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the…
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Leads an All-Star Cast in New Reality TV Show: ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the popular Nigerian TV host and former Big Brother Naija presenter, is set to star in a new…
Submit Your Manuscripts to Palimpsest Press | Deadline: March 31
Palimpsest Press is looking for submissions by BIPOC, deaf, and disabled authors. Submit by the deadline of March 31 to…
Sprinng is Open to Poetry, Fiction, and Nonfiction Submissions Till March 31st
Sprinng is currently accepting submissions for 2024. This opportunity is open to African writers, allowing them to submit poetry, fiction (including flash fiction and…
‘The Johnsons Finally Taking A Bow’ After 13 Years on Screen
In a poignant farewell, veteran Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has announced the end of the beloved Nigerian comedy series “The Johnsons” after an impressive 13-year…
The Preorder Link for Mazi Nwonwu’s Debut Collection How to Make a Space Masquerade is Now Live!
The preorder link for Nigerian author Mazi Nwonwu’s speculative fiction story collection How to Make a Space Masquerade is now live…
