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Alex Kadiri Wins 2023 Afritondo Short Story Prize

Kadiri will walk away with a cash prize of $1,000, and his story, alongside the…

Four African Films Selected For La Fabrique Cinema 2023

Omonua’s Galatians marks a historic moment in Nigerian cinema as it becomes the first Nigerian…

Uganda Communications Commission Partners CineArt Academy to Train Filmmakers 

Registration is currently open for the three-month certificate course, and will close on April 20,…

Harrysong, Camidoh and Majeed Collaborate on Romantic Ballad, “Asante”

“Asante” is out now and available on all major streaming platforms. Nigerian singer, Harrysong, has…

Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 4
Afrocritik Weekly Music Spotlight: Week 3

By Yinoluwa Olowofoyeku Hello again, fellow sojourner! And bienvenue if this is your first time…

Netflix to Launch Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey Interview Special, "The Light We Carry"
Netflix to Launch Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey Interview Special, “The Light We Carry”

Obama and Winfrey’s candid chat covers a wide range of topics–from menopause to social issues…

Davido’s “Timeless” Becomes the First African Album to Top US iTunes Chart

Aside from becoming the number one album on the US iTunes chart, Timeless also becomes…

3 Writers of African Descent Longlisted for the 2023 CBS Short Story Prize

The writers, who are the only African nominees, were nominated for their short stories, namely,…

Uganda Communications Commission Launches Regional Short Film Competition

The competition will hold in four regions, and is open to filmmakers across the country.…

6 African Writers Shortlisted for the 2023 Commonwealth Short Story Prize

The Commonwealth Short Story Prize, which is awarded for the best short fiction manuscript, will…