James Melbin
Odunlade Adekola’s Epic Film “Orisa” To Debut On Prime Video This February
Critically acclaimed Yoruba epic film Orisa is set to premiere on Prime Video this February. The film, which was initially…
The Syllable Manifesto Promotes Collaborative World-Building Through an Artistic Revolution | Read Here
The second annual SYLLBLECON 2023 was hosted on December 9 and 10, 2023. This virtual sci-fi and fantasy convention helped…
Chibundo Onuzo Releases Soulful Single Titled Mirror
Nigerian author Chibundu Onuzo has released a new single titled “Mirror”. Unlike her previous laidback songs, this one is upbeat and…
4 African-Owned Film Streaming Platforms You Should Check Out
Africa’s video-on-demand subscription is projected to hit 13.7 million in 2027, with Netflix accounting for 47%. This does not account…
Submit to the 2024 Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize | Deadline: Mar 1
Submissions are now open for the 2024 Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize. The theme for this year is “Language”, so get…
Obasanjo’s Internet – Abdul Tijani-Ahmed
Did you know that there are approximately 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide? Can you imagine all the different ways…
Láńrewájú Adépọ̀jù: A Tribute
Photo sourced from Cambridge University Press. The following text was drafted during a collective effort some years ago to secure…
Kunle Afolayan’s “Anikulapo” Returns as a Series in March
Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre is set to return in March, following its first part which was released in 2022.…
Showmax Unveils Trailer for “Sadau Sisters”, Show To Premiere On February 12
Africa’s leading streamer, Showmax, is back with a new Nigerian reality television series, Sadau Sisters, which stars Nigerian actress Rahama…
Submit to Lọúnlọún, Pan-African Literary Journal for Historical Fiction | Deadline: Feb 23
Submissions are now open to Lọúnlọún, a Pan-African literary journal committed to historical fiction. If you are a writer who…
The Shortlist for the 2023 Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature is Out
The Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature has announced its 2023 shortlist. The Safal-Cornell Kiswahili Prize for African Literature was…
The Cover for Koleka Putuma’s We Have Everything We Need to Start Again is Divine!
South African poet Koleka Putuma has a dazzling YA poetry collection coming out this summer through Hot Key Books titled…
“Merry Men 3” Reviews: An Installment Felled By Its Own Adventure
The Merry Men franchise primarily introduces us to the lives of four eligible bachelors, Ayo (Ramsey Nouah), Naz (Jim Iyke),…
Princeton’s Digital Humanities PEMM Project Uncovers Ethiopian, Eritrean, and Egyptian Stories About Virgin Mary
St Mary giving a dog water to drink from her shoe. Photo sourced from the PEMM website manuscript Gunda Gunde…
Sam Dede Returns As Lead Actor In Sequel of Nollywood Classic “Issakaba”
2001 Nollywood action film Issakaba is set for a thrilling comeback, with actor Sam Dede restored as the lead character. …