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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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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

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Somali-British Poet Momtaza Mehri Shortlisted for the 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award

In a celebration of literary talent, Somali-British poet Momtaza Mehri has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the…

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Submit to the 2024 UJ Prize for South African Writing | Deadline: Feb 29, 2024

Submissions are now open to the 2024 UJ Prize for South African Writing. If you are a publisher who published…

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Creativity beyond geography: A conversation with Sa’id Sa’ad

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Tomi Adeyemi Lands Another 7-Figure Deal in Children of Blood and Bone’s New Film Updates

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Ani Kayode Somtochukwu and Abubakar Adam Ibrahim Shortlisted for New Hodler Prize Worth 1.1 Bitcoin

The newly launched Hodler Prize worth 1.1 Bitcoin seeks to award the most important text of the year, and two…

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African Feminists Support South Africa’s Charge of Genocide Against Israel at World Court

Recently, African feminists have penned a call for solidarity to support South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel at the…

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Chibundo Onuzo Releases Soulful Single Titled Mirror

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Africa’s Lost Souls: The Top 7 African Looted Artefacts

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