James Melbin
6 Nollywood Films That Shed Light on Mental Health Issues
Discover six contemporary Nigerian films that tackle health issues head-on, from sickle-cell anemia to mental health challenges. These thought-provoking movies…
6 African Authors are Among the Finalists of the 2023 National Book Critics Circle Awards
Top row: Teju Cole, Marie Ndiaye, Jonny Steinberg. Bottom row: Ahmed Naji, Romeo Oriogun, Azo Vauguy. Six African authors have…
Submit to the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing | Deadline: Mar 31
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. We highly recommend all African writers apply to…
Groundbreaking Documentary “Madu” Chronicles Inspiring Journey of Nigerian Dancer Anthony Madu
Highly anticipated documentary Madu is set for global premiere at the prestigious Santa Barbara International Film Festival on February 7,…
Odunlade Adekola’s Epic Film “Orisa” To Debut On Prime Video This February
Critically acclaimed Yoruba epic film Orisa is set to premiere on Prime Video this February. The film, which was initially…
The Syllable Manifesto Promotes Collaborative World-Building Through an Artistic Revolution | Read Here
The second annual SYLLBLECON 2023 was hosted on December 9 and 10, 2023. This virtual sci-fi and fantasy convention helped…
Chibundo Onuzo Releases Soulful Single Titled Mirror
Nigerian author Chibundu Onuzo has released a new single titled “Mirror”. Unlike her previous laidback songs, this one is upbeat and…
4 African-Owned Film Streaming Platforms You Should Check Out
Africa’s video-on-demand subscription is projected to hit 13.7 million in 2027, with Netflix accounting for 47%. This does not account…
Submit to the 2024 Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize | Deadline: Mar 1
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize. The theme for this year is “Language”, so get…
Obasanjo’s Internet – Abdul Tijani-Ahmed
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways…
Láńrewájú Adépọ̀jù: A Tribute
Photo sourced from Cambridge University Press. The following text was drafted during a collective effort some years ago to secure…
Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” Returns as a Series in March
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is set to return in March, following its first part which was released in 2022.…
Showmax Unveils Trailer for “Sadau Sisters”, Show To Premiere On February 12
Africa’s leading streamer, Showmax, is back with a new Nigerian reality television series, Sadau Sisters, which stars Nigerian actress Rahama…
Submit to Lọúnlọún, Pan-African Literary Journal for Historical Fiction | Deadline: Feb 23
Submissions are now open to Lọúnlọún, a Pan-African literary journal committed to historical fiction. If you are a writer who…
The Shortlist for the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature is Out
The Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature has announced its 2023 shortlist. The Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature was…