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Inaugural Evaristo Prize for African Poetry Announces 2023 Shortlist

The Evaristo Prize for African Poetry, formerly known as the Brunel International African Poetry Prize,…

Shameela Seedat’s Film, “African Moot,” Set for Special Screenings in South Africa

The documentary captures the intense moments of the Moot Competition held in Botswana. By Helena…

Spotify Launches Beat School to Celebrate African Music

The initiative, launched on the 19th of April, 2023, is a series that brings together…

Ivorian Writer, Gauz, Shortlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize

This year’s shortlist, described by the chair of judges as “a list of remarkable variety,”…

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

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello again, brave traveller. Can you believe it’s already been over 4weeks?…

Kenya Film Commission Calls for Entries for Its 6th Mobile Phone Film Competition

The competition promotes the use of affordable smart phones rather than “high-end equipment” to expand…

David Diop is Set to Release a New Novel, “Beyond the Door of No Return”

Beyond the Door of No Return will be released on the 19th of September, 2023,…

Funke Akindele’s “Battle on Buka Street” Sets New Box Office Record in Nigeria

Battle on Buka Street becomes the second film to cross the N500 million box office…

Leonard Amanya’s Debut Feature Film, “Crystal Countless Misfortune,” to Premiere in Uganda

“Crystal Countless Misfortune” has won several awards including the Best International Film award at the…

Ayra Starr, Oxlade, Omah Lay Set to Perform at 2023 Yardland Festival

The festival, dedicated to popular culture, will be held in Paris on the 1st and…