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If you were captivated by the historical drama and intricate power dynamics in “Shogun”, here are seven shows and movies…

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Acarajé, the popular Brazilian street food with a link to African heritage

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Afolayan’s Vision Overwhelmed by Cluttered Plot and Underdeveloped Characters in ‘Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre’

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Nigerian Poet Titilope Sonuga Releases Romantic New Single ‘Sanctuary’

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Ope Adedeji finds home in uncertainty

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Differently Various: London Exhibition Showcases Artworks by Brain Injury Patients

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From NYC Subway Stations to the National Stage: Listen to this Musical Family

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Ali Mamman Lawan reads My First Son is Pain on The Poetry Experience podcast

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Apply to the 2024 Oxbelly Writers Retreat in Greece This June | Deadline: Jan 19

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