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YAANGA
YAANGA Writers’ Retreat Concludes Ahead of Cultural Journal Launch

Subsequent editions of YAANGA are expected to be released before the end of the year.…

Tade Thompson
African Writers Tade Thompson and Eugen Bacon Win at 2026 BSFA Awards

Tade Thompson won the award for Best Shorter Fiction for his novella The Apologists, while…

Palmtrees
Funa Maduka’s Palmtrees and NEON Kickstart Inaugural Incubator to Empower Screenwriters From Africa, the Middle East, and Beyond

Palmtrees was founded as a screenplay development incubator and story‑development studio by Funa Maduka, a…

First Features Project
Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions Take First Features Project to St. Kitts and Nevis

Launched in 2020, the First Features Project is designed to support early-career filmmakers with the…

La Fabrique Cinéma
Nigeria, Kenya, Morocco Represent Africa At La Fabrique Cinéma 2026

All three African projects selected for La Fabrique Cinéma are part of a 10-title slate…

Adedayo Agarau
Adedayo Agarau’s “The Years of Blood” Named Among New York Public Library’s 25 Best Poetry Books of 2026

Adedayo Agarau’s collection appears on the list alongside works by poets such as Janée J.…

Action Xtreme
Action Xtreme Partners with Nile Entertainment and British Council to Launch Masterclass Series Showcasing Nigerian Screen Talent

Action Xtreme, a UK-based action-focused studio, has announced the launch of a new masterclass series…

Gbenga Adesina
Gbenga Adesina and Nick Makoha Longlisted for 2026 Griffin Poetry Prize

The longlisting of Gbenga Adesina and Nick Makoha signals a notable moment as two distinct…

AMVCA
“Gingerrr”, “The Herd” Dominate AMVCA Nominations 2026 + Full List of Nominees

Gingerrr and The Herd lead the list with nine nominations each, followed closely by To…

Saving Cinema
Adebayo Oduwole and Praise Okeoghene Vandeh Launch “Saving Cinema” Screening Series with Magnificent Cinemas

Set to run monthly, Saving Cinema positions itself as both an exhibition platform and a…