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Nikki May Wins 2023 Comedy Women in Print Prize

Nikki May, who won the prize’s edition of the Sue Townsend New Voice award, will…

Biodun Stephen’s “Strangers” Bags Award at WorldFest, Houston

The film won a Gold Remi for best Foreign Theatrical Feature category at the world’s…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 5
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 6

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Greetings, fellow adventurous listener! This week, I had an absolute blast fishing…

Caleb Azumah Nelson Set to Make His Directorial Debut in “Pray”

The film, inspired by Nelson’s short story, Pray, will be released later this year. By…

2 Writers of African Descent Announced as Finalists of 2023 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers
2 Writers of African Descent Announced as Finalists of 2023 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Writers

The writers, who are the only finalists of African descent, were nominated for their short…

Isele Magazine Announces 2023 Isele Prizes Winners
Isele Magazine Announces 2023 Isele Prizes Winners

The winners, who were selected from over 160 submissions, will walk away with a cash…

"Stylebender," a Documentary on Israel Adesanya, Set to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival
“Stylebender,” a Documentary on Israel Adesanya, Set to Premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

Stylebender follows Adesanya through the ups and downs of his childhood and career, tapping into…

KZN Film Commission Flags Off Applications for the 2023 Development Funding Programme

Filmmakers based in KZN can submit their unconventional stories to the commission on or before…

Wizkid, Tems, Kizz Daniel Set to Perform at 2023 Essence Festival of Culture

The festival will be held from June 29-July 3, 2023, at the Caesars Superdome in…

Margaret Busby Named New President of English PEN

Busby will take over the role from British-French author and lawyer, Philippe Sands. By Hope…