James Melbin

281 Articles

MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa Project “Grown” Set For Premiere On Africa Magic

In a highly anticipated release, the MultiChoice Talent Factory West Africa cohort's class of 2023 is gearing up to unveil…

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“Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre” Premieres In Grand Style In Lagos

The highly anticipated thriller series, "Aníkúlápó: Rise of the Spectre," a spinoff from the 2022 drama "Aníkúlápó," had its premiere…

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These 5 Movies Show Timini Egbuson is One of the Most Versatile Actors In Africa

Nollywood star Timini Egbuson shines as a beacon of talent and versatility, breathing life into diverse roles that leave audiences…

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Anakle Films Unveils Mimi Bartels As Co-Founder and Ashley Opusunju as General Manager

Anakle Films, the production company helmed by Editi Effiong and renowned for producing the one-million-dollar-budget Nollywood hit, The Black Book,…

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Anakle Films Partners with 3Point0 Labs to Propel African Storytelling to New Heights

Nigerian production company Anakle Films has officially joined forces with 3Point0 Labs, the dynamic talent management house led by Marquel…

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Maya Binyam and Peace Adzo Medie Longlisted for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction

The longlist for the 2024 Women’s Prize for Fiction has been unveiled, and it features two talented African authors. Let’s…

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Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Win the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature

the winners of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize have been unveiled. Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim emerged victorious in the…

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How to Access the Updated Hans Zell African Publishing and Book Culture Repo for Free

There is a free online resource that you should explore if you are interested in book culture, publishing, and book…

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“Hotel Labamba” Reviews: Murder Mystery Meets Comedy in A Passable Story

Nollywood’s unofficial Queen of romcoms, Biodun Stephen, who is known for her simple, moderate-budget narratives, takes on the genre of…

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Enter the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize by July 1

The call for submissions for the 2024 Queen Mary Wasafiri New Writing Prize is currently open until July 1. This…

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Classic Novel by Abdel Rahman al-Sharqawi About Egyptian Revolution Republished to Celebrate 70 Years Anniversary

This year marks the 70th anniversary of Egyptian Earth, a classic Egyptian novel by the renowned writer Abdel Rahman al-Sharqawi.…

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Philipo Oyaro and Fatuma Salim Claim Victory in the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature

The results of the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature have been announced, celebrating exceptional achievements in African literary…

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Kugali Media and Disney Team Up for New Animated Series, “Iwájú”, Premiering Across Africa

Following the debut of Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Entertainment Company Kugali’s Iwájú on Disney+ on Feb 28. 2024, the…

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Ebuka Obi-Uchendu Leads an All-Star Cast in New Reality TV Show: ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’

Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, the popular Nigerian TV host and former Big Brother Naija presenter, is set to star in a new…

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Submit Your Manuscripts to Palimpsest Press | Deadline: March 31

Palimpsest Press is looking for submissions by BIPOC, deaf, and disabled authors. Submit by the deadline of March 31 to…

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