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Mubanga Kalimamukwento
In Conversation: Mubanga Kalimamukwento Talks “The Shipikisha Club” and Reclaiming the Place of Zambian Languages

“If, for generations, entire languages were flogged out of people so that English could be…

Tribeca
“Vultures”, “One Woman, One Bra”, Five Other African Titles Selected for 2026 Tribeca Festival

The 25th Tribeca Festival will take place from 3rd to 14th June, 2026 in New…

Kagiso Samuel Leburu
Kagiso Samuel Leburu on Telling a Story of Silence, Power, and Female Oppression in “Balaclava”

“There are many violent killings in black communities in South Africa, with a significant number…

Slave Trade
Recognition of the Transatlantic Slave Trade as a Crime Against Humanity Should Lead to Repair

No form of reparations can ever fully compensate for the gravity of the transatlantic slave…

Aba Blues
“Aba Blues” Review: Jack’enneth Opukeme’s Unconventional Style Can’t Fix Conventional Nollywood Storytelling

In Aba Blues, writer-director Jack’enneth Opukeme attempts to reach for morally grey complexities within a…

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Saïd Hamich Benlarb, Ibrahim Omar, and Esiri Brothers Make Cannes Directors’ Fortnight 2026 Lineup

With the addition of the Cannes Directors’ Fortnight programme, African cinema maintains an evolving presence…

His Mercy
Peace Sunday Renders Affectionate Praise on “His Mercy”

“His Mercy” showcases the beautiful willingness of a competent artiste giving their best quality to…

east africa
No East African Nation Has Ever Qualified for a FIFA World Cup. Here’s Why

East Africa’s men’s football record represents a structural failure. The region’s women’s football record represents…

Afrobeats
The Paternity Test of Afrobeats

Afrobeats is the polar opposite of Afrobeat, musically and philosophically. Which raises the only question…

buy-out fees
What Buy-Out Fees Really Mean and Why They Matter for Producers

A one-time payment may settle a transaction, but in music, it can also determine who…