Eniola Emmanuel
Paperworth Books Rolls Out Chimeka Garricks’ Classic and Amaka Azie’s Debut
Paperworth Books will headline the literary month of October with two major releases that span generations and genres, underscoring the…
Greasy Tunes Lagos Hits High Note: Afrobeats, Food, and Culture Thrive Three Days In
Three days after its vibrant launch, Spotify's "Greasy Tunes Café" pop-up in Lagos is solidifying its position as a major…
Rachel Ajisafe Wins Inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize 2025
The Witsprouts Project has announced Rachel Ajisafe as the grand winner of the inaugural Witsprouts Storytelling Prize for 2025. Ajisafe…
Erhu Kome on Indie Publishing and the Quest for Entertaining African Stories
The 10th edition of The Platform welcomed acclaimed speculative fiction writer Erhu Kome, an Urhobo author renowned for her dynamic…
FUJI Revival: Adekunle Gold & Spotify to Launch New Album Spectacle in Lagos
Nigerian singer-songwriter Adekunle Gold is set to unveil his sixth studio album, FUJI, in collaboration with Spotify Africa in a…
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Delivers Africa’s Biggest Anime Opening
Africa has just witnessed a cinematic milestone: the biggest anime box office opening in the continent’s history. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu…
These Lagos Art Exhibitions Are On Until the End of September
This September, Lagos is alive with art shows across its galleries, each offering unique perspectives, mediums and voices. From group…
Unstoppable Kipyegon Secures Fourth Global 1500m Title
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon has reaffirmed her place amongst middle-distance greats by claiming her fourth world title in the 1,500 metres…
Justin Bieber and Tems Unite on “I THINK YOU’RE SPECIAL” from SWAG II
Justin Bieber’s surprise release of his eighth studio album, SWAG II, has opened the door to several notable moments—one standout…
Burna Boy Named Clubhouse President of Swiss Sportswear Brand On
Swiss performance sportswear leader On has announced a multi-year creative partnership with global Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy, elevating him to…
Paperworth Books Present Ochoche Agada’s Conversations With Midnight
In his new debut poetry collection, Conversations With Midnight, Nigerian poet Ochoche Agada delivers a collection of 80 poems that…
How Josiah Ransome-Kuti, First Nigerian to Record an Album, Pioneered Nigerian Gospel Music
Josiah Jesse Ransome-Kuti, grandfather to the legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, was a formidable figure whose influence on Nigerian music…
Dream Count review: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Fragments of the Female Self
Dream Count is not the sweeping saga of Adichie’s acclaimed Americanah or the generational epic of Half of a Yellow…
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…
Biodun Stephen’s “Unclaimed” Ushers in New Era for Nollywood Thrillers
Nollywood continues to evolve, pushing the boundaries of storytelling with films that delve into complex human experiences. A prime example…