James Melbin

281 Articles

Revisiting NoViolet Bulawayo’s Best of Caine Winning Story, Hitting Budapest

NoViolet Bulawayo's "Hitting Budapest," the powerful and evocative short story that first won the Caine Prize for African Writing in…

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How Idoma Tales Became Ochoche Agada’s Poetic Muse

In this edition of The Lane, Moveee sits down with poet Ochoche Agada, whose collection Conversations with Midnight charts an…

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The Making of a Crime Writer: Derek Somto Nwokoye on the Books That Made Him

In this edition of The Lane, Moveee welcomes debut crime novelist Derek Somto Nwokoye, tracing the literary and cinematic journey…

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I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body review: Mustapha Enesi’s Ode to Endurance

In his striking debut collection, I Cry at the Feet of My Other Body and Other Stories, Mustapha Enesi turns…

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What the Museum of West African Art Launch Means for Global Cultural Redefinition

The recent unveiling and impending grand opening of the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Benin City, Nigeria, marks…

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Nigeria and Brazil Forge Stronger Ties Through Creative Industry Exchange

In a bid to strengthen their bilateral relationship, Nigeria and Brazil are focusing on the vibrant creative industries. A high-level…

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Architects of Vision: How Young Curators are Navigating Nigeria’s Art Landscape

This story references discussions held during the 8th edition of Moveee's monthly live culture panel, The Platform, which features Theo…

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EbonyLife Place London is About to Open as a Beacon for African Creativity in the Heart of the Capital

Nigerian media mogul Mo Abudu is set to make waves in the UK’s cultural landscape with the launch of EbonyLife…

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The Witsprouts Project Calls for Submissions to Inaugural Storytelling Prize

The Witsprouts Project, a project dedicated to creative expression and storytelling, has launched "The Witsprouts Storytelling Prize," inviting storytellers to…

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Five Years On: When Will Mo Abudu’s Netflix Adaptation of ‘The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives’ Be Released?

In June 2020, Netflix announced a multi-title partnership with Nigerian producer Mo Abudu’s EbonyLife Media, aiming to bring African stories…

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How Doechii Transformed Rejection into Grammy Glory

Did you know that Doechii – now hailed as the “Swamp Princess” – was once shown the door from her…

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Pfumo Collective Launches to Open New Chapter for African Non-Fiction Writers

The Pfumo Collective has been officially launched, aiming to nurture and promote non-fiction writing across the continent. This initiative is…

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How to Build a Resilient Creative Business: Financial Planning Checklist for the Unexpected

Running a creative business can be incredibly rewarding. Whether you’re an artist, designer, photographer, writer, or musician, you’ve likely chosen…

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Doc Shebeleza: A Kwaito Pioneer’s Journey Through Music and Community

Victor Bogopane, universally known as Doc Shebeleza, was a seminal figure in South Africa's kwaito music scene. Born on 7…

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Venice Biennale Names Koyo Kouoh First African Female Curator

The Venice Biennale has appointed Koyo Kouoh, a Cameroonian curator, as its first African female curator A. Kouoh, who currently…

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