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Twin growth in the number of talented young filmmakers and private investors is powering Kenyan production and viewer interest.

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The 11th NollywoodWeek Film Festival Paris to Feature ‘Sista,’ ‘Atiko,’ ‘A Quiet Monday,’ Others

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Editi Effiong Signs to US-based Zero Gravity Management

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Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems is Accepting Submissions Until May 25

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Pot of Stories A Nightmare on Death ➤  Ishola Abdulwasiu in Iskanchi Magazine Segun and Wale are young boys who…

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6 African Authors Made it to the 2024 Dublin Literary Award Longlist

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Moses Bliss’ Romantic Proposal to Marie Is Sure to Melt Your Heart

Love is in the air! Gospel artist Moses Bliss has announced his engagement to his partner, Marie Wiseborn. The proposal was…

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Maya Binyam and Peace Adzo Medie Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction

The longlist for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been unveiled, and it features two talented African authors. Let’s…

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Bukky Ojeifo Steps in as Twitter’s Global Head of Culture and Community

AMAKA.STUDIO— Bukky Ojeifo has become Twitter's new global head of culture and community. God-is Rivera, who held the position before, has…

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The Moveee-In: Simone Leigh’s Pavilion

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Somali Journalist Abdullahi Mire Wins the 2023 UNHCR Nansen Refugee Award

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Meek Mill Plans to Apply for Ghanaian Citizenship Amid Controversy

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Ibom Fest: Burns Effiom to headline conversations around the connection between artist and their culture and identity

This July, at the Ibom International Art and Book Festival, painter, poet, designer, performance artist, and curator Burns Effiom will…

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