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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

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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

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The Cover for Tobi Ogundiran’s In the Shadow of the Fall is Captivating!

Nigerian author Tobi Ogundiran is set to release his debut novella, In the Shadow of the Fall, on July 23,…

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Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Claim Victory in the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature

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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…

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Lagos Space Programme wins 2023 International Woolmark Prize

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Kemi Adetiba Begins Pre-production For “King of Boys 3”

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The 2024 Island Prize Longlist is Out!

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5 African Writers Shortlisted for the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

Five African writers have been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize, marking a significant moment as writers…

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