Industry: Literature

Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems is Accepting Submissions Until May 25

Submissions are now open for the poetry anthology Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems, organized by Forced Migration and…

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Willow Smith’s Debut Novel Combines African and Viking Folklore

Willow Smith’s debut novel, “Black Shield Maiden,” is a powerful historical saga set to publish this May with Del Rey…

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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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Nigerian Academic Olutayo Adesina Awarded Global Professorship Worth $1 Million USD

Olutayo Adesina, a renowned academic from Nigeria, has been honoured with one of the eight prestigious Global Professorships, valued at…

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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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The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces 2024 Judges Chaired by Chika Unigwe

The Caine Prize for African Writing has just revealed its distinguished panel of judges for 2024. Chaired by the acclaimed…

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Bakwa Magazine Launches Woman-Centered Issue Titled When Love is a Scream

Cameroon-based literary magazine Bakwa recently unveiled its latest issue, Bakwa 11: When Love Is a Scream, on March 28. This…

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The New Issue of Maroko Magazine Features the Here and Now Anthology by LIPFest Writers

Márọkọ́ Magazine: Named after the thriving migrant community east of the Lagos Lagoon, who were violently evicted in the early…

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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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