The 11th NollywoodWeek Film Festival Paris to Feature ‘Sista,’ ‘Atiko,’ ‘A Quiet Monday,’ Others

The NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris has unveiled its selections for the 2024 edition, promising an electrifying cinematic journey that…

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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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Listen as Tems Pays Tribute to Seyi Sodimu in New Single “Love Me JeJe”

Nigerian singer and songwriter Tems has recently set the stage for the release of her upcoming single, “Love Me JeJe”.…

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Filmmaker Feyisayo Anjorin shares insights into the making of a creative professional

Feyisayo Anjorin is a well-rounded creative. Professionally trained as a broadcaster at Damelin College and as a filmmaker at AFDA,…

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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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What is this Ojude Oba Festival Everybody is Talking About?

Ojude Oba is a festival that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of the Yoruba people of Ijebu-Ode, a town…

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Agbowó Magazine’s Latest Issue Centers the African Woman

Agbowó Magazine has a new issue out this month titled “The Woman Issue”. An exciting mix of fiction, nonfiction, poetry,…

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The Limitless Shades of Fufu: Is This West Africa’s Most Flexible Food?

The culinary world is constantly evolving, and nowhere is this more evident than in African cuisine. At the heart of…

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The works of Ghanian creative photographer, Obinini Kobby, are filled with bright and vibrant colours.…

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Editi Effiong Signs to US-based Zero Gravity Management

Zero Gravity Management, a prominent film and television production and management company, has recently signed Nigerian filmmaker Editi Effiong. The signing…

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Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Claim Victory in the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature

The results of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in African literary…

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Burna Boy Nominated for Seven BET Hip Hop Awards

Nigerian singer and songwriter Burna Boy has received seven nominations for the 2023 BET Hip Hop Awards, making him one…

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Chibundo Onuzo Releases Soulful Single Titled Mirror

Nigerian author Chibundu Onuzo has released a new single titled “Mirror”. Unlike her previous laidback songs, this one is upbeat and…

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Azuka Muoh’s Dr. Akpofure explores societal silencing of the abused

Azuka Muoh writes: "One Friday morning in March 2021, I was thinking of belief. Does it come in pairs, like…

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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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Zambia’s Racheal Kundananji Sets Record as Most Expensive Transfer in Women’s Football History

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