Kenya’s Homegrown Hits: Dramas and Comedies Overtake Foreign Sports in Viewership Numbers

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

The NollywoodWeek Film Festival in Paris has unveiled its selections for the 2024 edition, promising an electrifying cinematic journey that…

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Editi Effiong Signs to US-based Zero Gravity Management

Zero Gravity Management, a prominent film and television production and management company, has recently signed Nigerian filmmaker Editi Effiong. The signing…

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

Submissions are now open for the poetry anthology Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems, organized by Forced Migration and…

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3 Mohbad Songs Make Top 10 Debut on Billboard’s Hot Trending Songs

A week after his death, 3 of late Nigerian musician Mohbad’s song has made a debut on the top 10…

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I am an Educated Fulani, Why Do People Think I am a Terrorist?

The Fulani tribe (Fulbe) is one of the largest ethnic groups widely spread across the West and Central African regions.The…

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Music as a Key Player in Driving Social Change in Africa

Music uses different forms of expression and themes because of its diverse nature. Songs are tailored to take listeners through…

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Can low-budget, high-quality films help African film making?

Limited financial resources is the biggest obstacle in Africa’s film industry. A collaboration involving Netflix in South Africa has highlights…

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What Would Gen Z Do? Through the Lens of Kenyan Tiktoker Charlette Wangui Gakuo

Charlette Gakuo, a 21-year-old Kenyan Tiktok content creator, explores the distinctive behaviour of the Gen Z populace in her viral debut,…

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Submit to Lọúnlọún, Pan-African Literary Journal for Historical Fiction | Deadline: Feb 23

Submissions are now open to Lọúnlọún, a Pan-African literary journal committed to historical fiction. If…

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In 2023, African animation achieved a significant breakthrough, setting the stage for an even more…

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We spoke with Yusuf Ambursa, the founder of Caliphate Arts and Literary Hub, one of…

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Somali-British Poet Momtaza Mehri Shortlisted for the 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the Year Award

In a celebration of literary talent, Somali-British poet Momtaza Mehri has been shortlisted for the prestigious 2024 Sunday Times Charlotte Aitken Young Writer of the…

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Ras Sankar Wins The 2023 Ellipse Art Project Prize

Ras Sankar, also known as Kossi Aféli Agboka, is a Togolese self-taught artist who uses his body as the main…

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CANEX Prize for Publishing in Africa Launched in Egypt

An exciting annual award will now celebrate the important work done by African publishers. The CANEX Prize for Publishing in…

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Senegal Elects 44-Year-Old Tax Inspector, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Days After Release from Prison

Senegal has elected a new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The 44-year-old former tax inspector and political newcomer has been declared…

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Differently Various: London Exhibition Showcases Artworks by Brain Injury Patients

A unique exhibition in London’s Barbican Centre is showcasing artworks by brain injury patients turned artists. The exhibition, titled Differently Various,…

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Jyde Ajala Captures Timaya’s Undying Love for His Beibei’s Backside in Video for My Moto

Nigerian singer-songwriter and dancehall star, Timaya, has released the official music video for his latest single “My Motto”. The song,…

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This Barbie Malibu Dreamhouse was Designed by Nigerian-American Victoria Adesanmi

A Nigerian-American interior designer, Victoria Adesanmi, has made headlines for her stunning work on the Barbie Malibu DreamHouse, a real-life…

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The Moveee-In: the FIFA WorldCup theme song

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