James Melbin

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You Probably Didn’t Know Mama G Had a Trendy Music Career

Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama G, is one of the most celebrated and versatile actresses in Nollywood. Infamous for…

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From Nearly 300 Entries, Meet the Shortlisted Writers for The 2023 Caine Prize

The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, has announced the shortlist for the…

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Belgium Government Set to Return Looted Congolese Artefacts

Belgium has announced plans to return artworks stolen from Congo during its colonial rule, as part of its efforts to…

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What is this Ojude Oba Festival Everybody is Talking About?

Ojude Oba is a festival that celebrates the rich and diverse heritage of the Yoruba people of Ijebu-Ode, a town…

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Prime Video to Launch its First Unscripted African Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, this July

Prime Video has announced its first unscripted African Original, LOL: Last One Laughing Naija, which will launch on July 14th,…

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Laetitia Ky’s Metamorphosis Hair Sculpture Series: A Celebration of Nature and Black Beauty

Laetitia Ky is a feminist artist from Ivory Coast who creates sculptures from her hair. Her sculptures are moments, scenes,…

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The Academy Invites 398 New Members for 2023, including Six Africans

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, the organization behind the Oscars, has extended invitations to 398 distinguished artists…

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First Look at ‘Supa Team 4’, Netflix’s First Original African Animated Series

Netflix, the world’s leading internet entertainment service, has announced the release of its first African original animated series, Supa Team 4,…

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International African American Museum opens in Charleston to Celebrate African American History

The International African American Museum (IAAM) is a new cultural institution that celebrates the history and achievements of African Americans…

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Marie Claire Appoints Nikki Ogunnaike as New Editor-in-Chief

Nikki Ogunnaike, a renowned Nigerian-American editor and writer, has been named the new editor-in-chief of Marie Claire, a women's magazine…

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Beyoncé’s BeyGood Foundation Gifts Nigerian Restaurant, Chuku’s, A $10K

Beyoncé's foundation, BeyGood Foundation, is a public charity foundation founded by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter in 2013. The foundation focuses on economic…

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Notable Celebrities Tag Along as Pharrell Williams Makes a Splash with His First Louis Vuitton Show

Pharrell Williams, the multi-talented musician and producer, made his debut as the creative director of Louis Vuitton menswear on Tuesday,…

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Ras Sankar Wins The 2023 Ellipse Art Project Prize

Ras Sankar, also known as Kossi Aféli Agboka, is a Togolese self-taught artist who uses his body as the main…

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Sheila Atim and Arinzé Kene to narrate Yomi Adegoke’s debut novel The List

Award-winning actors Sheila Atim and Arinzé Kene have been announced as the audiobook narrators of The List, the debut novel…

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Omah Lay Enlists Puerto Rican singer Ozuna and UK rapper Aitch in Deluxe Edition of Boy Alone

Omah Lay, the Nigerian recording artist known for his soulful sound and captivating lyrics, has released the deluxe edition of…

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