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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…
“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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
82 Anticipated African Books of 2024
Happy New Year Brittle Paperians! As you’re settling into your new year schedules and routines, we are happy to share…
Lola Shoneyin is Now Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board
Nigerian author Lola Shoneyin has been appointed as the new Chairman of the University of Lagos Press and Bookshop Board.…
Ani Kayode Somtochukwu and Abubakar Adam Ibrahim Shortlisted for New Hodler Prize Worth 1.1 Bitcoin
The newly launched Hodler Prize worth 1.1 Bitcoin seeks to award the most important text of the year, and two…
Chika Unigwe Knighted by Belgium’s Merit Award Order of the Crown
Nigerian author Chika Unigwe recently received two incredible meritorious awards from the country of Belgium – Knight of the Order…