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Michael Omonua is Telling African Stories in the Language He Wants

“I also mostly just create the stories I want in the manner I want. I…

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Forbes 30 under-30: True Cases of Young Achievers, or Simply “Brother Bernards?”

Being on Forbes under-30 also has permanence to it. An inclusion in the revered list…

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Jewelry and Ornaments: What is their Significance in African Culture?

The movement towards a fusion of artistic expressions from around the world is perhaps a…

"Subjects of Desire" Review: Are We Ever Going To Get over the Idea of Cultural Appropriation?
“Subjects of Desire” Review: Are We Ever Going To Get over the Idea of Cultural Appropriation?

Subjects of Desire is a powerful project that transports viewers from the past to the…

5 Festivals for African Filmmakers to Look out For
5 Festivals for African Filmmakers to Look out For

Aside the critical acclaim their works gain, film festivals, home and abroad, provide African creators…

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We Don’t Need New Names

There are plausible reasons for such names, and to understand why such names exist, one…

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Where Are the African Nonfiction Prizes? 

Never has there been a time when creative nonfiction and the memoir have exploded with…

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Why You Dress the Way You Do: Is There a Link Between Fashion and Identities?

As much as individuals create a unique style that appeals to them, it is possible…

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Do Africans Need White Weddings?

What was peculiar in all of the responses to the tweet was that traditional marriage…

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Can Artificial Intelligence Change the Face of Africa?

In the age of technology, it’s surprising that African leaders are not making any comments…