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Burna Boy, Tems Bag Nominations at the 2023 International Reggae and World Music Awards
Burna Boy, Tems Bag Nominations at the 2023 International Reggae and World Music Awards

Burna Boy was nominated in the Best Crossover Category and the Best Afrobeats Entertainer category,…

Nomcebo Zikode Wins Forbes Woman Africa’s “Top Entertainer” Award

Other women who won awards at the event include Nonkululeko Gobodo, Gloria Serobe, Louisa Mojela,…

Kenyan Feature Film, “Safari,” Set to Debut on Netflix

Safari showcases stunning visuals of Kenya’s tourist attractions. By Helena Olori Kenyan filmmaker, Phoebe Ruguru‘s…

The Nigerian publishing company, Cassava Republic, has acquired the West African rights to Ani Kayode Somtochukwu's soon-to-be-released fiction book, And Then he Sang a Lullaby. The book, set to be published in July 2023, is Somtochukwu's debut novel.
Cassava Republic Acquires West African Rights of Ani Kayode Somtochukwu’s “And Then He Sang a Lullaby”

The book, set to be published in July 2023, is Somtochukwu’s debut novel. By Hope…

Ugandan CSOs to Release Feature Film Titled “When You Become Me”

The film seeks to promote an inclusive society for persons living with disabilities. By Helena…

NoViolet Bulawayo, Jacqueline Crooks, Tara M. Stringfellow Longlisted for 2023 Women’s Prize for Fiction

The longlist will be whittled down to a shortlist of six books on the 26th…

“Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women” Podcast Win 2023 Anthem Awards
“Adventures from the Bedrooms of African Women” Podcast Win 2023 Anthem Awards

The podcast, hosted by Ghanaian writers, Nana Darkoa Sekyiamah, and Malaka Grant, won a silver…

Play Network Acquires Rights To Remake Nollywood Classic, Karishika

A team of creatives with specialty in horror filmmaking is being assembled for the project.…

Ayo Edebiri Stars As April In “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem”

The Nigerian-born actress also won a Spirit Award for Best Supporting Performance in a New…

Professor Saheed Aderinto, Chao Tayiana Maina Win 2023 Dan David Prize

Each winner will receive $300,000 to recognise their achievements and support their future work. By…