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E1 Racing Championship
Lagos to Host Africa’s First E1 Racing Championship in October 2025

The announcement follows Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s visit to Monaco over the weekend, where…

Sithole
Ankara Press Acquires Zibu Sithole’s Romance Duology, “The Thing with Zola” and “I Do…Don’t I?”

Ankara Press has acquired the world rights (excluding Southern Africa) to South African author’s romance…

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…

When Nigeria Happens
Ema Edosio’s “When Nigeria Happens” to Open Locarno Film Festival’s Open Doors Section, Thirteen African Films Screening

When Nigeria Happens is set for its world premiere as the opening film of Locarno…

MOWAA
Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) to Open to the Public in November 2025

In the two days leading up to the public opening, MOWAA will host preview events…

Zikoko Life
Big Cabal Media Announces “Zikoko Life”, a New Anthology Film Series Exploring Love, Sex, and Autonomy

The series brings Zikoko’s popular editorial verticals to screen through three intimate stories about the…

Angélique Kidjo
Angélique Kidjo to Become First African Artiste Honoured on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Angélique Kidjo joins a 35‑strong roster that includes Grammy winners Miley Cyrus, Josh Groban, Bone Thugs‑N‑Harmony, Lyle Lovett, The Clark Sisters,…

Mothers of Chibok
“Mothers of Chibok”, “Put Your Soul on Your Hand and Walk” Win Top Awards at Encounters Documentary Film Festival

Mothers of Chibok, a US, Australian and Nigerian production directed by Nigerian filmmaker, Joel Kachi…

SHA NA
Afro-Fusion Trio, 255 Reunites, with Minz on “SHA NA”, Ahead of New Album

Accompanied by a visually striking skate-themed music video that is set for release on July…

Leading Vibe Initiative
Tems Launches “Leading Vibe Initiative” to Empower Young Women in African Music

The programme begins this August in Lagos, offering emerging artistes, songwriters, and producers practical resources,…