James Melbin
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…
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…
Venom: The Last Dance – A Night of Epic Action, Dark Elegance, and Glamour at Filmhouse
Filmhouse Group hosted an unforgettable night of entertainment on Friday, October 25th, as they premiered Venom: The Last Dance at the…
Kemi Badenoch Elected Leader of UK Conservative Party
Kemi Badenoch has been elected as the new leader of the UK Conservative Party, becoming the first Black woman to…
Moniepoint Becomes Another African Unicorn After Raising $110M from Google
Moniepoint, a leading Nigerian fintech company, has announced a significant $110 million investment led by Google's Africa Investment Fund, Development…
Yaa Gyasi’s ‘Transcendent Kingdom’ to be Developed into TV Series by Yvonne Orji
Yaa Gyasi’s novel Transcendent Kingdom has been optioned for TV by Sony Pictures Television, with the talented Yvonne Orji as the producer.…
Tomi Adeyemi Releases Dates for Children of Anguish and Anarchy US Book Tour
Tomi Adeyemi’s “Children of Anguish and Anarchy”: The eagerly anticipated final installment in the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy by Tomi…
Check Out This First Look at Bernardine Evaristo’s Mr Loverman TV Series
The BBC recently offered a tantalizing glimpse into the upcoming Mr Loverman TV series, based on Booker Prize-winning author Bernardine…
Lebogang Mashile’s Poetry Illuminates Tutu Puoane’s Latest Album
Tutu Puoane, a distinguished jazz artist from South Africa, has unveiled her latest musical offering, "Wrapped in Rhythm (Vol. I)."…
African Studies Association Launches Film Fund Commemorating Renowned Scholar Kenneth Harrow
The African Studies Association (ASA) has unveiled two significant initiatives: the Ken Harrow ASA Film Fund, aimed at promoting African…
Uzodinma Iweala Steps Down as CEO of The Africa Center After 7 Years of Leading the Charge for African Culture
After serving as the CEO of the Africa Center for seven years, Uzodinma Iweala is set to resign from his…
Editi Effiong Signs to US-based Zero Gravity Management
Zero Gravity Management, a prominent film and television production and management company, has recently signed Nigerian filmmaker Editi Effiong. The signing…
Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems is Accepting Submissions Until May 25
Submissions are now open for the poetry anthology Africa Migration Report: An Anthology of Poems, organized by Forced Migration and…
Willow Smith’s Debut Novel Combines African and Viking Folklore
Willow Smith’s debut novel, “Black Shield Maiden,” is a powerful historical saga set to publish this May with Del Rey…
The 2025 Cave Canem Prize is Now Open for Submission Until May 13
The Cave Canem Prize is an annual award given to the best debut collection of poems submitted by a Black…