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“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…

Ugandan Feature Film, “Leila,” Set to Premiere on June 21

Leila encapsulates the hunger and drive that individuals from the ghetto have to thrive and…

2024 Grammy Award to Showcase New Categories for African Music, Two Others

The addition of these three categories will open up the prospect of Grammy wins and…

Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci, Sets New Official Guinness World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon

Baci’s cook-a-thon surpasses the previous record of 87 hours 45 minutes held by Indian Chef,…

Witsprouts Anthologies Enlists Advisory Board to Elevate African Literary Excellence

The board will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of the project and…

Sudanese Writer, Reem Gaafar, Wins 2023 The Island Prize

The Island Prize also recognised two outstanding runners-up, Andile Mashandu Cele from South Africa, and…

Afrobeats Festival Makes Its Homecoming as Afro Nation Nigeria Gears Up

Afro Nation Nigeria will take place in Lagos, the heart of Nigeria’s vibrant music industry.…