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Evidence Egwuono Adjarho Wins 2024 Afrocritik Prize for Criticism

Olúwatúnmiṣe Ọ̀tọ̀lórìn Akìgbógun and Daniella Oluwatomisin Kolade emerged as first runner-up and second runner-up respectively.…

AKO Caine Prize for African Writing 2024 Shortlist
AKO Caine Prize for African Writing Announces 2024 Shortlist

The five shortlisted stories were selected from a pool of 320 entries originating from 28…

Rebel Queen
Yemi Alade Releases New Album, “Rebel Queen”

Rebel Queen features 16 tracks with guest appearances from Angélique Kidjo, Ziggy Marley, Innoss’B, and…

With Difficulty Comes Ease
Korede Azeez’s “With Difficulty Comes Ease” Set to Debut on Amazon Prime Video on August 1st

With Difficulty Comes Ease will premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video on August 1st, 2024.…

Tekno
Tekno Releases Two-Track Pack, “Gon Gon” and “No Forget”

“Gon Gon” and “No Forget” were produced by Edgar Boi and Louddaaa.  By Hope Ibiale…

Toronto International Film Festival 2024
Three African Films to Screen at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival

The Toronto International Film Festival will be held from September 5th to 15th, 2024. By…

Venice International Film Festival 2024
Two African Films Selected for the 2024 Venice International Film Festival

The Venice International Film Festival will be held from August 28 – September 7, 2024.…

Michael Imossan
Michael Imossan Wins the 2024 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poetry

With this win, he became the 12th poet to win the poetry prize.  By Hope…

Durban FilmMart winner
Durban FilmMart Institute Announces Award Winners for its 2024 Projects

Some of the winners include Babatunde Apalowo, Amilcar Patel, Rumbi Katedza, Alice Abah, and many…

YG Plus and Boomplay Partnership
YG Plus Announces Partnership with Boomplay

This partnership between Boomplay and YG Plus was initiated to foster a deeper connection between…