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Aké Arts and Book Festival Gears Up for Its 2023 Edition - Afrocritik
Aké Arts and Book Festival Gears Up for Its 2023 Edition

This year’s festival, the 11th edition since inception, is themed “Blood Ties”. By Seyi Lasisi…

Trevor Noah to Host Amazon Prime's Comedy Series, “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa” - Afrocritik
Trevor Noah to Host Amazon Prime’s Comedy Series, “LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa”

The six-part series will launch in South Africa and globally in February 2024. By Helena…

2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize - Afrocritik
Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah, Stephen Buoro, Longlisted for the 2024 Aspen Words Literary Prize

The authors, who are the only writers of African descent on the list, were nominated…

Lupita Nyong’o Joins Sudan’s Oscar Entry "Goodbye Julia" As Executive Producer - Afrocritik
Lupita Nyong’o Joins Sudan’s Oscar Entry “Goodbye Julia” As Executive Producer

“You don’t need to know much about the Sudan to understand this movie. What you…

Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Tyla, and Rema Announced As Winners at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA)- Afrocritik
Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Davido, Tyla, Rema, Announced As Winners at the 2023 African Entertainment Awards USA (AEAUSA)

The event aims to support, celebrate, and uplift African entertainment and achievements on the global…

Muhammed Akinyemi recieves award at the WAMECA 2023 in Ghana - Afrocritik
Media Foundation West Africa (MFWA) Announces Winners of the 2023 West Africa Media and Excellence Conference & Awards (WAMECA)

This year’s WAMECA was held in Ghana from November 9-11, 2023, under the theme “Media…

Panel session at the 12th AFRIFF 2023 - Afrocritik
12th African International Film Festival (AFRIFF) Wraps Up, Honours Outstanding Films and Talents

All the Colours of the World are Between Black and White, and White Nanny Black…

Deena Mohamed - Your Wish is My Command - 2023 Warwick Prize for Women's Translation - Afrocritik
Deena Mohamed’s Book, “Your Wish is My Command”, Shortlisted for the 2023 Warwick Prize for Women in Translation

The winner will be announced on November 23, 2023, at a ceremony in London.  By…

Okey Bakassi’s Filmmaking Debut, "Bank Alert" to Hit Cinemas on November 24 - Afrocritik
Okey Bakassi’s Filmmaking Debut, “Bank Alert” to Hit Cinemas on November 24

Bank Alert is a rib-cracking comedy with a blend of suspense. By Helena Olori Nigerian…

Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock - Young People’s Book Prize - Afrocritik
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock’s Book, “Am I Made of Stardust?” Shortlisted for the 2023 Young People’s Book Prize

The scientist is the only nominee of African descent. By Hope Ibiale The Young People’s…