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DK Nnuro, Burna Boy, Arya Starr Feature in Barack Obama’s 2023 Summer Reading List and Playlist

Last year, Burna Boy, Arya Starr, Tems, Pheelz and Buju were featured in the Summer…

“Valley of a Thousand Hills” Sweeps 10th Simon ‘Mabhunu’ Sabela Awards

Valley of a Thousand Hills clinched the awards for Best Feature Film, Best Screenplay for…

The Nigeria Prize for Literature Unveils Its 2023 Longlist

A shortlist of three writers will be announced in September, while a winner will emerge…

Two Nigerian-British Authors Shortlisted for Inaugural TikTok Book Awards

The TikTok Book Awards Voting Hub is now open for readers’ participation from July 17-28,…

Book O’Clock Launches Àtìpó Book Review Prize

The award offers participants an opportunity to explore Nigerian literature and compete for a shared…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight 2024: Week 8
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By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Ahoy there, fellow music adventurers! I hope you are here with whetted…

ArtMattan Films Acquires USA Rights for Sana Na N’Hada’s “Nome”

The film, co-produced by The Dark, marks Na N’Hada’s third feature-length film. By Helena Olori…

The Royal Society of Literature Inducts 6 Writers of African Descent as Fellows

According to the president of the society, Bernardine Evaristo, the latest fellows include a broad…

Wole Soyinka Unveils New Collection, “Selected Poems (1965-2022): A Retrospective”

The new publication takes readers on a journey through the poet’s life and works, comprising…

Nigerian Author, Chika Unigwe, Releases Inspirational Children’s Book, “Obioma”

With its dual release in English and Igbo languages, the book aims to reach a…