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Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism Unveils Inaugural Shortlist for 2025 Award
The 1952 Africa Foundation, in partnership with the HOW Foundation, is proud to announce the highly anticipated shortlist for the inaugural Chizi Wigwe Prize for African Futurism. This prestigious $15,000…
Literature
Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi’s Cadaver of Red Roses and the Power of Indigenous Diction
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Music
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Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music
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Zaynab Iliyasu Bobi’s Cadaver of Red Roses and the Power of Indigenous Diction
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Top 10 Wizkid Songs of All Time Ranked: A Celebration of His Global Legacy
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WAFFCon 2025: A Celebration of Women in Arts, Film, and Fashion 🗓
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Harvard Resists Trump Administration’s Pressure on DEI, Faces Funding Freeze
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Nigerian Teenager Kanyeyachukwu Tagbo-Okeke Breaks Guinness World Record with Monumental Art Canvas 🗓
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Social Media Abuzz with Studio Ghibli-Style AI Art
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Chaos, Kindly – A Group Exhibition Opens at Kokopelli Lagos 🗓
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The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize
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Mustapha Enesi’s Debut Collection of Short Stories to be Published by Witsprouts Books
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