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 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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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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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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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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The Dance of Tradition: African Dances Celebrating Culture and History

The internet has allowed me to travel virtually across the world, immersing myself in Africa's many communities' rich traditions and…

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Brittle Paper Editor Tahzeeb Akram Launches Literary Consulting Initiative

Brittle Paper submissions editor Tahzeeb Akram has just launched her very own literary consulting initiative titled Crafter’s Ink. If you…

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The Cover for Koleka Putuma’s We Have Everything We Need to Start Again is Divine!

South African poet Koleka Putuma has a dazzling YA poetry collection coming out this summer through Hot Key Books titled…

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Spicing Up the Internet: Tosin Samuel’s (@tspices_kitchen) Impact on the Food Content Landscape

Over the past few years, we've watched Tosin Samuel (@tspices_kitchen) become a creative force and carve a niche for herself…

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Princeton’s Digital Humanities PEMM Project Uncovers Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Egyptian Stories About Virgin Mary

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The 2024 Island Prize Longlist is Out!

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After Watching “Breaded Life”, My Life Took a New Turn

Wikipedia defines "film" as a work of visual art that simulates experiences and communicates ideas, stories, perceptions, feelings, beauty, or atmosphere through…

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Tiwa Savage’s “Water and Garri” To Debut Exclusively On Prime Video

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Zimbabwean Author Farai Mudzingwa Longlisted for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize

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6 African Authors Made it to the 2024 Dublin Literary Award Longlist

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“Breath of Life” Review: A Faith-based Film With Refreshing Artistic Outlook

Unlike typical faith-based Nigerian productions, such as Mount Zion films, that are tailored to strictly propagate the gospel through the…

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Skepta and Portable Drop Electrifying Long-awaited Single “Tony Montana”

On January 31, 2024, the music world buzzed with excitement when Nigerian superstar Portable and renowned Nigerian-British rapper Skepta dropped the teaser to…

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“Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre” Reviews: A Paradoxical Sequel That Leaves More Questions Than Answers

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