13 shows and movies to watch if you enjoyed Shogun

If you were captivated by the historical drama and intricate power dynamics in “Shogun”, here are seven shows and movies…

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Acarajé, the popular Brazilian street food with a link to African heritage

Near the vibrant city of Salvador, Ivana Muzenza makes tasty golden brown fritters from a recipe that dates back to…

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Afolayan’s Vision Overwhelmed by Cluttered Plot and Underdeveloped Characters in ‘Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’

Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre, a sequel series to the 2022 film Aníkúlápó, transports viewers to the 17th century. The…

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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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Mohini’s redefinition of African beauty; A Palette at a time

Omoehi Ighodalo, a 25-year-old beauty entrepreneur from Lagos is the owner of Mohini Beauty, a new lifestyle brand dedicated to…

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Poem of the Week: Djehane Hassouna’s Weight of Traditions

Djehane Hassouna is a brilliant Egyptian poet who expresses her feelings through poetry until she becomes harmonized with it. What…

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Is Hollywood Ever Going to Stop Viewing Africa Through Neocolonial Lenses?

Westerners have a long and continuous history of deliberately portraying the African continent as poverty-ridden and inferior. When you observe…

From Afrobeat to Afro-x: A Brief Account of the Evolution of the Genre

Since the death of Nigerian instrumentalist and bandleader Fela Anikulapo Kuti, Afrobeat music has taken on a whole new dimension.…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Notes on Grief” Shows Me that Grief is a Stranger

It's been roughly two years since the virus shook the world, and for a generation that is gung-ho about being…

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Meet Yusuf Ambursa, the poet building a community of emerging young creatives in Northern Nigeria

We spoke with Yusuf Ambursa, the founder of Caliphate Arts and Literary Hub, one of…

Rains Of Tributes For Ulele King, Osayomore Joseph, In Abuja

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Big Brother Naija Star Pere Egbi Announces First Film “The Silent Intruder”

Big Brother Naija star Pere Egbi is set to star in his new feature-length film…

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“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…

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Ghana Is in Talks to Get Looted Asante Gold Artefacts From the Victoria & Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum in London is negotiating the possible return of an Asante gold artefact collection seized during…

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Gombe: A Rising Literary Star In Northern Nigeria

Through the wind of time, for close to a decade, the Northern Nigeria creative industry has grown wider than one…

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“A Tribe Called Judah” Amasses 400 Million Naira In 12 Days, Becomes Highest-Grossing Nollywood Film In 2023

Popular Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele’s latest cinematic project, A Tribe Called Judah has become the talk of the…

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Submit YA Stories to New UK-France Literary Prize Worth 16,000€ | Deadline: April 8

Submissions are now open to the Entente Littéraire Prize (Prix de l’Entente Littéraire) worth 16,000€ in total, a new UK-France…

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Filmmaker Feyisayo Anjorin shares insights into the making of a creative professional

Feyisayo Anjorin is a well-rounded creative. Professionally trained as a broadcaster at Damelin College and as a filmmaker at AFDA,…

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The Shallow Tales Review Releases 42nd Issue Focusing on Displacement

The Shallow Tales Review just published its 42nd issue themed “Displacement” and it is absolutely gorgeous. Take a look! The…

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From Nearly 300 Entries, Meet the Shortlisted Writers for The 2023 Caine Prize

The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, has announced the shortlist for the…

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