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Inkblot Productions and Biodun Stephen Set June Theatrical Release Date For ‘Muri & Ko’

“Muri & Ko,” the highly anticipated drama featuring Kunle Remi and Bisola Aiyeola, is set to hit cinemas soon. Produced…

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Nigerian Artist Olaolu Slawn Unveils Innovative Design for 2024 FA Cup Trophy

The Football Association has revealed that the iconic FA Cup trophy will be receiving a fresh look for the 2024…

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Check Out This First Look at Bernardine Evaristo’s Mr Loverman TV Series

The BBC recently offered a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming Mr Loverman TV series, based on Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine…

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From Nearly 300 Entries, Meet the Shortlisted Writers for The 2023 Caine Prize

The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, has announced the shortlist for the…

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Princeton’s Digital Humanities PEMM Project Uncovers Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Egyptian Stories About Virgin Mary

St Mary giving a dog water to drink from her shoe. Photo sourced from the PEMM website manuscript Gunda Gunde…

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How Christiana Oderemi uses the spiritual benefits of Yoga to cope with the human condition

When the pandemic struck in 2020, Christiana Oderemi did not expect it to be a blessing in disguise, the hand…

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1971 Film Based on Nigerian Immigrant in the US, “Bushman”, Makes Historic Comeback In Theatres 

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Professor Kithaka wa Mberia – African literature from the perspective of a Kenyan literary scholar

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How Ann Hobson Pilot Became a Trailblazer for Black Harpists

Ann Hobson Pilot is a remarkable musician who has made history as the first African American musician in the Boston…

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