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“Knitting Grief” & “Conversations” | Poems by Pleasant Nneoma Stephen

Knitting Grief I ask the words of my grief to loosen and become. I tell…

No Sign of Weakness
“No Sign of Weakness” Review: Burna Boy’s LP Is Technical, Polished, Yet Safely Played

Burna Boy will always exude creativity, but on No Sign of Weakness, the boundaries he…

Paradise Now
“Paradise Now” Review: Obongjayar’s Sophomore Album Is a Fitting Treatise on Self

On Paradise Now, Obongjayar invites us to create our paradise in the present, recognising that…

Wingonia Ikpi
In Conversation: Wingonia Ikpi Talks Making “The Lost Days”, the First Features Project, and What’s Next

“This is my first directorial feature, but it doesn’t feel like my first because of…

When Love Visits
“When Love Visits” Review: Comfort Omovre’s Explores Love Through Conventional Romance Archetypes

When Love Visits is undoubtedly a pleasurable read. Much of its appeal lies in how…

Afro-Gospel
10 Artistes Leading the Afro-Gospel Sound in 2025

Fast forward to today, Afro-Gospel continues to thrive as a growing force connecting deeply with…

Maia Lekow
Maia Lekow And Christopher King Want To Make Films About Kenyan Women With A Strong Sense Of Agency

“These films and the ideas for them are deeply intertwined with our personal lives. When…

Matabeleland
“Matabeleland” Review: Nyasha Kadandara’s Documentary Contends With Zimbabwe’s Troubled Past

Through the history of southwestern Zimbabwe, and the lives it has fractured, Matabeleland becomes a…

Leila Aboulela
Sudanese Novelist, Leila Aboulela, Wins 2025 PEN Pinter Prize for Stories on Faith and Migration

Known for her evocative prose that explores migration, faith, and the inner lives of Muslim…

crime reporting apps
Can Crime Reporting Apps Increase Police Responsiveness in Africa?

By eliminating the fear of being identified as whistleblowers, crime reporting apps empower citizens to…