Lebogang Mashile’s Poetry Illuminates Tutu Puoane’s Latest Album

Tutu Puoane, a distinguished jazz artist from South Africa, has unveiled her latest musical offering, "Wrapped in Rhythm (Vol. I)."…

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Uzodinma Iweala Steps Down as CEO of The Africa Center After 7 Years of Leading the Charge for African Culture

After serving as the CEO of the Africa Center for seven years, Uzodinma Iweala is set to resign from his…

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How Ifedolapo Runsewe is Championing Nigeria’s Circular Economy by Turning Trash into Treasure

Ifedolapo Runsewe, is promoting a “circular” approach to industrial growth and growing her rubber recycling operation at the same time.…

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Kenya’s Homegrown Hits: Dramas and Comedies Overtake Foreign Sports in Viewership Numbers

Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest.

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Ogranya Uses Music as an Outlet to Vocalise Emotions

Born into a musically inclined family, singer, songwriter and performing artist Ogranya followed the train. His father was a musician…

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Haruna Adinoyi reads baritone voice and other poems on The Poetry Experience Podcast

Haruna Adinoyi Yusuf is a prolific writer who writes a lot about anything and everything, ranging from poetry to fiction…

Film-Making through the Lens of Bobby Junior Owuor

Forget about relying solemnly on film school to prove your filmmaking skills. The future of film is in the vision,…

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The 2024 Island Prize Longlist is Out!

The 2024 Island Prize has unveiled its longlist, featuring 10 exceptional manuscripts from diverse authors across the African continent. Among…

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The Arabic Translation for Leila Aboulela’s River Spirit Just Came Out Amidst the Ongoing War in Sudan

The Arabic translation for Leila Aboulela’s 2023 novel River Spirit just came out despite the obstacles posed by the ongoing war in…

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6 African Authors Made it to the 2024 Dublin Literary Award Longlist

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The non-ephemeral belief among my countrymen is that most Kenyans don’t read. This is a…

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Breaking the Silence: Hidden Struggles of Male Mental Health and Suicide

Annually, suicide claims the lives of over 800,000 individuals worldwide. Suicide disparities between men and women are well-documented, with males…

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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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In Zimbabwe, 41-Year-Old Nompilo Nkomo Is Painting with Her Toes

In the vibrant city of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, resides the remarkable artist Nompilo Nkomo, a 41-year-old painter whose talent knows no…

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Crayon’s The One is a Tribute to Davido’s Dami Duro

In 2013, Davido came into limelight with an energetic number that took the Nigerian airwave by storm, Dami Duro. The…

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Willow Smith’s Debut Novel Combines African and Viking Folklore

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Music Publishers Sue Twitter for $250 Million Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement

In a legal battle that could have significant repercussions for social media giant Twitter, music publishers have filed a lawsuit…

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The Moveee-In #1 — Ahh, Finesse

A happy new week to you! Welcome to the maiden issue of The Moveee's weekly newsletter, The Moveee-In. Consider this newsletter…

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The 2025 Cave Canem Prize is Now Open for Submission Until May 13

The Cave Canem Prize is an annual award given to the best debut collection of poems submitted by a Black…

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