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“Beyond Fela,” a Docu-series Project by Nigerian Filmmakers, Wins Sheffield DocFest Award

The documentary will be directed by Aderonke Adeola, who will co-produced with Bolaji Kekere Ekun.…

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Nigerian Artiste, Bella Shmurda, Announces New EP, “DND – Do Not Disturb”

DND – Do Not Disturb finds Bella Shmurda seizing the day, living the present, and…

Netflix Teases Upcoming Epic Yoruba Film, “Jagun Jagun,” Set to Debut August 10

Jagun Jagun, which translates as “The Warrior,” is a creation of Femi Adebayo Salami, co-directed…

DK Nnuro, Burna Boy, Arya Starr Feature in Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List and Playlist

Last year, Burna Boy, Arya Starr, Tems, Pheelz and Buju were featured in the Summer…

“Valley of a Thousand Hills” Sweeps 10th Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Awards

Valley of a Thousand Hills clinched the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay for…

The Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Its 2023 Longlist

A shortlist of three writers will be announced in September, while a winner will emerge…

Two Nigerian-British Authors Shortlisted for Inaugural TikTok Book Awards

The TikTok Book Awards Voting Hub is now open for readers’ participation from July 17-28,…

Book O’Clock Launches Àtìpó Book Review Prize

The award offers participants an opportunity to explore Nigerian literature and compete for a shared…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight 2024: Week 8
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 16

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Ahoy there, fellow music adventurers! I hope you are here with whetted…

ArtMattan Films Acquires USA Rights for Sana Na N’Hada’s “Nome”

The film, co-produced by The Dark, marks Na N’Hada’s third feature-length film. By Helena Olori…