James Melbin

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Kemi Adetiba Begins Pre-production For “King of Boys 3”

Nigerian filmmaker, Kemi Adetiba, has greenlighted the pre-production for political thriller series, King of Boys 3: The Beginning of the…

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Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Holds Magical Christmas Launch for Mama’s Sleeping Scarf

Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie held a magical Christmas launch for her first ever children’s book Mama’s Sleeping Scarf in Lagos on…

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Zimbabwean Publisher Weaver Press Closes Down After 25 Years

Zimbabwean publisher Weaver Press has shut down after 25 years of publishing Zimbabwean literature. The Harare-based independent publisher closed its…

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Niyi Akinmolayan’s “Rainmakers” Documentary Set to Premiere on Prime Video

Nigerian filmmaker and CEO of Anthill Studios, Niyi Akinmolayan, is set to release a documentary titled Rainmakers. The documentary features…

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Senegalese Author Mariama Bâ’s Only Poem Resurfaces After 46 Years

Senegalese author Mariama Bâ’s only poem “Memories of Lagos” has resurfaced after 46 years. Professor Tobias Warner has written the…

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“Ugo: A Homecoming Story” Explores Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Nigerian Homecoming

In the ever-evolving landscape of storytelling, films, and documentaries have emerged as veritable means of capturing and conveying narratives. Beyond…

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Nollywood’s Cinematic Odyssey: From Rituals to Revolution with ‘A Tribe Called Judah

For Culture Custodian, Favour Overo traces the evolution of the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, from its early blockbuster era in…

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The New Fiction Issue of The Johannesburg Review of Books is Stunning

The seventh annual Fiction Issue of The Johannesburg Review of Books is here and it is absolutely stunning. Featuring a…

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

 US-based film distribution companies, Kino Lorber and Milestone Film, have brought back 1971 docu-fictional comedy Bushman to the cinemas in…

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Submit to the 2024 Iskanchi Book Prize | Deadline: Jan 30

The Iskanchi Book Prize is open for submissions until Jan 30, 2024. Open to all African writers, the prize results…

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Anticipated Yoruba Film “Apaara” Welcomes Over 600 Nollywood Actors 

A new Yoruba film, Apaara is expected for release at an unannounced date this year, as the film brings together…

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Unoma Azuah and Stella Nyanzi are Judging This Year’s Gerald Kraak Prize

Unoma Azuah and Stella Nyanzi. Nigerian writer Unoma Azuah and Ugandan poet Stella Nyanzi are among the judges for this…

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African Feminists Support South Africa’s Charge of Genocide Against Israel at World Court

Recently, African feminists have penned a call for solidarity to support South Africa’s charge of genocide against Israel at the…

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Tomi Adeyemi Lands Another 7-Figure Deal in Children of Blood and Bone’s New Film Updates

Nigerian-American writer Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone has been optioned for film for a while now, but the…

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Tiwa Savage to Make Acting Debut in ‘Water and Garri’

Nigerian music superstar, Tiwa Savage, is set to make her acting debut in the upcoming film, "Water and Garri". The…

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