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Lagos International Poetry Festival Calls for Submissions for Márọkọ Issue II

The journal is scheduled to launch on October 29th, 2023 at the Lagos International Poetry…

Amazon Appoints Gideon Khobane as Director for Prime Video Africa

Khobane will oversee the implementation of programming and marketing strategies for Prime Video Africa’s diverse…

“Uthingo Le Nkosazana” Review: The Rising Star Delivers on Her Highly Anticipated Debut

Nkosazana Daughter holds her own amongst a star-studded cast and carries her debut deftly, displaying…

Mohbad, Unveils His Sophomore EP, “Blessed”

Mohbad retains his signature reflective and soulful vocals on Blessed. By Sybil Fekurumoh Nigerian singer…

Kemi Adetiba Returns with New Netflix Partnership, Teases Upcoming Title, “To Kill a Monkey”

Kemi Adetiba will write, produce, and direct the upcoming film. By Helena Olori Nigerian filmmaker,…

Aya Films Acquires UK Rights to “Mami Wata,” Set for Release in Fall

Since wrapping production in January 2021, Mami Wata has been on a winning streak, racking…

Prime Video Set to Launch First Unscripted African Original, “LOL: Last One Laughing”

The series will start on July 14, 2023, and will be hosted by Nigerian comedian,…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 14

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, courageous travelers! We’re keeping the playlist quite simple again this week…

Wizkid, Tems Record Another Win at the 2023 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards

The award, whose theme was celebrating 50 years of Hip-Hop, awarded the duo in the…

Lagos International Poetry Festival (LIPfest) Announces Date for its 2023 “Sanctuary” Edition

Since 2015, LIPFest has brought writers, poets, thinkers, artists, and public intellectuals together for four…