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Some of the best African films of late seem interested in close-knit communities and forces of change that try to break them. In Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection (2019), the destructive force is a capitalist government dam project. In Mami Wata, directed by CJ “Fiery” Obasi (Ojuju, Juju Stories), […]
2 years ago
The Ake Arts and Book festival has been running for more than 10 years as one of the foremost literary festivals out of Africa. Helmed by Lola Shoneyin, the event has cemented itself as a necessary and impactful celebration of African literature, art and its supporters. Its yearly occurrence brings together writers, authors, poets, filmmakers, […]
2 years ago
Since joining forces in 2012 on the single, Omo Pastor, Boj, and Ajebutter22 have not relented in dishing out quality music to their fans. Heralding the third volume of their EP, Make E No Cause Fight, the duo has released the lead single Rora. Luxuriating over a sounding instrumental on Rora, BOJ, and Ajebutter22 display […]
3 years ago
Akon, the renowned global music star, is set to host the final draw of the 2023 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations in Côte d’Ivoire. The draws take place today, Thursday, 12th of October 2023 at the Parc Des Expositions in Abidjan. Akon, who hails from Senegal, is not only known for his chart-topping hits […]
3 years ago
As more female songbirds continue to soar within the African music scene, it is clear that there are seemingly glaring biases in documenting these sonical heroines. It is why the contributions of people like Edna Ogholi, Lijadu Sisters, and Sandra Izsadore, among others, are given less prominence in the history books of Afrobeats relative to […]
3 years ago
In a press conference today in Abuja, Peter Obi charged Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu to address the allegations that he forged a bachelor’s degree certificate from the Chicago State University. According to Obi, the controversy has worsened the “less than glorious image” of Nigeria internationally. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission, Nigeria’s electoral body, […]
3 years ago
Top Nigerian film production and distribution company FilmOne is set to release its first original film Adire on November 3, 2023. The story is based on the titular character Adire (Kehinde Bankole) a former sex worker who relocates to a small town where she starts her business, only for that new life to be threatened […]
3 years ago
Long before Westernization, labels, and genres —rich, original African music existed. Passed down from generations through decades of history in sound and musical instruments, these elements eventually created the foundation for Afrobeats as we know it today. Characterized by heavy pulsating rhythms, accompanied by a fusion of African percussion instruments alongside contemporary musical elements, creating […]
3 years ago
