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Map of Her Shadow
“Map of Her Shadow” Review: Anaïs Cardot Dazzles Softly on Sophomore EP

Map of Her Shadow is an impressive achievement on its own terms, but it is…

Before The Morning Light
“Before The Morning Light” Review: Johnny Drille Expands His Prowess on New Album

What remains unmistakable on Before The Morning Light is Johnny Drille’s continued commitment to the…

African football
AI and the Future of African Football Media

If African football’s growing digital presence is constructed on top of AI-generated spectacle rather than…

The Comedian’s Diary
“The Comedian’s Diary” Review: Obase-Sam Ikoi’s Debut Novel Challenges Traditional Forms of the Novel in Its Portrait of Addiction

The Comedian’s Diary is a sobering portrait of the capability of community in the face…

Ben’Imana
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Marie-Clementine Dusabejambo Asks the Hard Questions About Forgiveness, Healing and Trauma in Riveting Debut Feature, “Ben’Imana”

Ben’Imana explores hurt, unprocessed pain, and inherited trauma across three generations — interrogating what lies…

Wisdom Ihekwuaba
The Sound Behind the Moment: How Wisdom Ihekwuaba and Azuka Olie Shaped Ossy Brown’s London Performance

At Johnny’s Room Live, Wisdom Ihekwuaba and Azuka Olie demonstrated how thoughtful musical direction can…

Encounters
Encounters Returns For 28th Edition, Brandishes African and International Documentary Titles

Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has unveiled the programme for its 28th edition, set…

Noisy Streetss
Noisy Streetss Launches Literary Advisory Arm to Support African Authors and Independent Publishers

The announcement of the advisory arm marks a significant expansion of the company’s mandate beyond…

Cannes Directors’ Fortnight
Cannes Film Festival 2026: Arie and Chuko Esiri’s “Clarissa” Struggles to Conjure Nigerian Spirit in Reimagination of Virginia Woolf Classic

Clarissa is a bold, curious exploration of class and colonialism, which, in a sense, works…

Congo Boy
“Congo Boy” Wins Un Certain Regard Best Actor Award, “Ben’Imana” Scoops Caméra d’Or and FIPRESCI Prizes

Congo Boy, directed by Rafiki Fariala, and Ben’Imana, directed by Marie-Clémentine Dusabejambo, both from Un…