Ayoba’s users will have access to a diverse range of music and audio content from Boomplay, including curated playlists and new releases. By Emmanuel Okoro Africa’s...
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Popular Acceptance and Social Currency: Why Have Certain Political Opinions Prevailed in Nigeria?
There is usually no attempt among Nigerian leaders to form a lasting ideological core that aligns with the concerns of the masses, except in specific instances...
Like artificial intelligence (AI) and cryptocurrency, blockchain has enjoyed a generous amount of interest in recent years. By Michael Akuchie In October 2021, the...
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Icons of Nollywood: Celebrating the Stars Who Help Shape Nollywood Behind the Scenes
The creative energy of a film production is mostly found behind the scenes, in the realm of production: a panoply of creatives whose wide range of inputs and ideas...
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“Come With Me” Review: Simplicity Takes Centre Stage in Baaj Adebule’s Directorial Debut
Come With Me takes the audience through a spectrum of emotions — from trepidation to profound realisation and, ultimately, to redemption. By Joseph Jonathan I first...
Fantastic Tale is an adventurous story of Sweetie, who fixes an old boat to chase a mystical pink fish to reunite with his sister. By Helena Olori Fantastic Tale, an...
The British Independent Film Awards is an annual ceremony that recognises exceptional achievements of on and off-screen talents within the UK’s creative and...
Submission window to open January 15, 2024. By Helena Olori Ahead of its 25th anniversary, the AKO Caine Prize Award for African Writing has announced its itinerary for...
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“Every Day Presents Another Angle to Approach My Music”: DumomiTheJig, the Artiste in His Debut Year in the Music Scene
“Choosing the path of music will make you look like a fool for a very long time until you’re not. And when everyone realises your talent and congratulates you, that’s...
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African Art: Discovering the Beauty, Symbolism, and Diversity of Traditional and Contemporary Masterpieces
Whether it is the ancient terracotta wonders crafted by the Nok culture, or the contemporary wizardry of augmented reality in the hands of today’s artists, African...
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Babatunde Apalowo’s Debut Feature, “All Colours of the World are Between Black and White”, to Release in Cinemas Across France in May 2024
In addition to its cinematic screenings across Europe, the film is slated for a digital release on HBO Europe later in the year. By Helena Olori All Colours of the...
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“When It Comes to Lovesongs, Nobody Can Touch Me”: Joeboy, in Conversation with Afrocritik
“Genuine love involves a lot of vulnerability from both ends, and that’s reality. I will always sing about my reality, whether I am feeling happy or sad”. – Joeboy By...
Some may see these peculiar behaviours as a by-product of the social media era where visibility often equates to relevance, thus sponsoring a narrative where the need to...
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Examining Africa’s Literary Masterpieces: African Books That Should Be Considered Modern Classics
Only works of the highest artistry, written by writers who have attained a supreme understanding of the human condition and the very predicament called life, could have...
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Nollywood’s Global Impact: How Nigerian Films are Captivating Audiences Worldwide
These strides are the foundational blocks toward a sturdy industry on its pathway to infiltrating the world with its films and TV shows. By Seyi Lasisi From its modest...
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Applications for animation projects are to close on December 1, 2023, while live-action project submissions will remain open till January 20, 2024. By Helena Olori The...
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The coming-of-age drama is a collaborative production between South African independent production company, Diprente, and US animation giant, Skybound Entertainment. By...