James Melbin

277 Articles

Witsprouts Announces Advisory Board to Guide the Direction of New Anthology Project

The Witsprouts Project, an organization that promotes African arts and culture, has announced the formation of an Advisory Board for…

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TikTok Short Film 2023 Competition Unveils Winners

The second edition of the TikTok Short Film competition, in partnership with the Festival de Cannes, has announced its winners…

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Submissions Open to Ghanaian Women Artists for the 2023 Yaa Asantewaa Art Prize

Are you a Ghanaian woman or self-identifying woman artist living in Ghana or its diaspora? Do you want to showcase…

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Mowalola Ogunlesi’s Crucifix Causes Controversy: A Symbol of Faith or Fashion?

Nigerian-born fashion designer and singer, Mowalola Ogunlesi, has been making waves in the industry with her bold and unconventional style.…

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Lagos Space Programme wins 2023 International Woolmark Prize

Lagos Space Programme, a Nigerian fashion label that explores African futures and queer identity, has won the prestigious International Woolmark…

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Hilda Baci is About to Beat the Guinness World Cooking Marathon Record

Hilda Baci is a Nigerian chef, TV producer, actress and foodpreneur who is on a mission to break the Guinness…

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Korty EO, Bubu Ogisi, Eloghosa Osunde and Others to Create the Victoria’s Secret World Tour

The Victoria's Secret World Tour is a groundbreaking project that showcases the talent and vision of 20 women creators from…

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TG Omori’s Visual Storytelling Dazzles in Video for Young Jonn’s Aquafina

Directed by: TG Omori Music Produced by: Magic Sticks Artist: Young Jonn Date: April 2023

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Actors Wale and Tomi Ojo Star in Video for Johnny Drille’s Believe Me Directed by Perliks Definition

Directed by: Perliks Definition Starring: Wale Ojo, Tomi Ojo Music Produced by: Don Jazzy Artist: Johnny Drille Date: April 2023

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Jyde Ajala Directs Video for Olamide, CKay’s Trumpet

Director: Jyde Ajala Production: Dew Media Production Artists: Olamide, CKay Date: May 2023

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Tiwa Savage performs “Keys to the Kingdom” at the Coronation Concert of King Charles III

Tiwa Savage made history Sunday evening when she sang at King Charles III and Queen Camilla's coronation concert at Windsor…

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The Evolution of the Harp in African and American Music

The harp is one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments in the world. It has a long and…

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Ani Kayode Somtochukwu’s And Then He Sang A Lullaby to be Published by Cassava Republic

Nigerian publishing house, Cassava Republic, has acquired the West African rights to Ani Kayode Somtochukwu's debut novel "And Then He…

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Wearing Your Heart on Your Sleeve: An Overview on Using T-shirts as a Tool for Expression

The t-shirt as we know it today first appeared in the late 1800s. It was initially created as an undershirt…

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