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Libianca Wins Best New International Act Award at 2023 BET Award

The award show also named Burna Boy and Tems as the winners of the Best…

Nollywood Continues Reboot Season with Zeb Ejiro’s “Ripples: The New Generation”

The series, which will now be called Ripples: The New Generation, started airing exclusively on…

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s “Notes on Grief” Wins Indie Book Award for Non-Fiction

Along with the winners’ list, the top books recommended by independent booksellers for the summer…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 13

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Salutations, fellow travelers and adventurers! I have missed you all as much…

Spotify Launches New Website to Amplify Afrobeats’ Global Influence

The website, Afrobeats: Journey of a Billion Streams, will explore the genre’s origin, evolution, cultural…

Borelson Releases New Amapiano Single, “Summertime in Toronto,” for Summer Takeover

Last year, Borelson had his biggest headline show in Toronto and has since made appearances…

“Gangs of Lagos” Makes Prime Video’s Global Non-English Most Watched List

The crime thriller, directed by Jade Osiberu, is the only African film to make the…

Durban FilmMart Announces 2023 Jumpstart Projects

The Jumpstart participants will be mentored by Tracey-Lee Rainers, Jérémie Dubois, and Lucas Taillefer, who…

Sokoto Book and Arts Festival to Return for Third Edition in 2023

The festival will feature a diverse range of activities, including book chats, panel discussions, art…

African Poetry Book Fund Announces Two Winners for Inaugural Evaristo Poetry Prize

The judging panel chaired by Gabeba Baderoon, described the submissions for this year’s contest as…