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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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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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The Filmjoint Celebrates Short Films At 2024 Inaugural Awards Ceremony 

The Filmjoint Awards held its inaugural awards ceremony in celebration of excellence in the making of short films, at the…

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Adult film star Sophia Leone dead at 26

Sophia Leone, a 26-year-old adult film performer, was discovered deceased in her residence a week ago. Her family shared that…

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Understanding Renaissance Art and Neoclassical Historical Arts

A cultural movement known as the Renaissance began in Europe in the early 14th century and lasted until the 17th…

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4 African Authors Shine at the 2023 British Science Fiction Awards Shortlist

In a remarkable achievement, eight African texts penned by African authors have made it to the shortlist for the prestigious 2023 British…

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Jacqueline Suowari on Traversing the Barriers to Creative Success

Jacqueline Suowari’s love for art sprouted as early as age 5 and was encouraged by her family and Zaria’s artsy…

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Bolu Babalola wins First Ever Book of the Year at TikTok Book Awards

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Growth in Dark Times

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Submit to the Inaugural Kenyan Anthology by Soma Nami Press | Deadline: March 15

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Sheila Atim and Arinzé Kene to narrate Yomi Adegoke’s debut novel The List

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Anakle Films Partners with 3Point0 Labs to Propel African Storytelling to New Heights

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