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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4 African-Owned Film Streaming Platforms You Should Check Out

Africa’s video-on-demand subscription is projected to hit 13.7 million in 2027, with Netflix accounting for 47%. This does not account…

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I Don’t Know Who Love Me For Real

While speaking in an interview, Asake revealed that his fame has made it difficult to spot out the difference between…

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Nigerian-American Author Nnedi Okorafor Lands Seven-Figure Deal for New Novel

Nnedi Okorafor, the acclaimed Nigerian-American author of Africanfuturist science fiction and fantasy, has signed a seven-figure deal with William Morrow,…

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Why is Loveth Liberty making poetry that sounds “homemade”?

Loveth Liberty is carefree and full of life. She is talented and grounded. A 3-time poetry slam champion, 2-time talent show…

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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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Is Queerness a Catalyst for Creativity?

According to World Population Review, Nigeria ranks first on the list of most violently homophobic…

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…

Azuka Muoh’s art explores pertinent issues with symbolism and language

Azuka Muoh was recently listed as one of the top 10 up and coming Black artists to…

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A Step Back to “Is This Love”, the 1978 Reggae Classic by Bob Marley & the Wailers

I wanna love you and treat you right I wanna love you, every day and every night, we'll be together……

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Showmax Unveils Trailer for “Sadau Sisters”, Show To Premiere On February 12

Africa’s leading streamer, Showmax, is back with a new Nigerian reality television series, Sadau Sisters, which stars Nigerian actress Rahama…

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Submit Children’s Books to the $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature 2024 | Deadline: April 2

The Nigeria Prize For Literature is now accepting submissions for its 2024 edition. This year’s call is for children’s books…

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Dan Dizzy is Creating Attention-Grabbing Rap Flows on the Go

Born Daniel Tuotamuno Darius in the bustling city of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, DanDizzy's love for music was evident from an…

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The Year of Free Birds – A collection of stories featuring visually impaired protagonists

Begin and round up your holidays with a spectacular yet sombre collection of four stories revolving around visually impaired characters.…

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Billboard and Afropop get together: watch out for the all-new U.S. Afrobeats Chart

Do you know who else is getting together asides from Rihanna and A$AP (you've heard of the engagement rumours haven't…

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Somali Journalist Abdullahi Mire Wins the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

Somali journalist and former refugee Abdullahi Mire has won the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award. UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner…

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Shallipopi’s Obapluto Fuels a Renewed Reverence for 19th-Century Benin Oba Ovonramwen Nogbaisi

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