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The AKO Caine Prize for African Writing Unveils 2023 Shortlist

This year’s contest marks significant milestones for the Caine Prize, with a joint submission and…

Orire Nwani’s “Love & Seclusion” Wins 2023 New York City Women’s Fund

The film, set to debut soon, is the only African film awarded in the fund’s…

South African Illustrator, Niki Daly, Receives 2023 Skipping Stones Award for “Fly High, Lolo”

The book, an 80-page juvenile fiction beautifully illustrated by Daly, follows the adventure stories of…

Lagos International Poetry Festival Calls for Submissions for Márọkọ Issue II

The journal is scheduled to launch on October 29th, 2023 at the Lagos International Poetry…

Amazon Appoints Gideon Khobane as Director for Prime Video Africa

Khobane will oversee the implementation of programming and marketing strategies for Prime Video Africa’s diverse…

“Uthingo Le Nkosazana” Review: The Rising Star Delivers on Her Highly Anticipated Debut

Nkosazana Daughter holds her own amongst a star-studded cast and carries her debut deftly, displaying…

Mohbad, Unveils His Sophomore EP, “Blessed”

Mohbad retains his signature reflective and soulful vocals on Blessed. By Sybil Fekurumoh Nigerian singer…

Kemi Adetiba Returns with New Netflix Partnership, Teases Upcoming Title, “To Kill a Monkey”

Kemi Adetiba will write, produce, and direct the upcoming film. By Helena Olori Nigerian filmmaker,…

Aya Films Acquires UK Rights to “Mami Wata,” Set for Release in Fall

Since wrapping production in January 2021, Mami Wata has been on a winning streak, racking…

Prime Video Set to Launch First Unscripted African Original, “LOL: Last One Laughing”

The series will start on July 14, 2023, and will be hosted by Nigerian comedian,…