Egypt: ‘Repatriate Rashid’ – Egypt Demands The Return Of The Rosetta Stone
[This is Africa] The Rosetta Stone, an ancient Egyptian artefact that unlocked the secrets of hieroglyphic script and birthed Egyptology, has been part of the British Museum’s plundered collection since 1801. Prominent Egyptian archaeologists have rene…
Nigeria: Oscar Extends Submission Window For Nigerian Movies By One Week
[Daily Trust] The Oscar Academy has given the Nigerian official selection Committee (NOSC) a one-week ultimatum to submit a movie to represent Nigeria.
Nigeria: Linus Idahosa – Recalibrating Nigeria’s Creative Ecosystem Through the Lagos Film City
[This Day] Linus Idahosa is a signature; a debonair, ebullient, suave and serene individual with an unflinching fervour for the extraordinary. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos has been outstanding for many things. The proposed Lagos Film City, whic…
Gambia: Diha Releases Five Track EP
[The Point] Diha, famous Gambian singer has wasted no time to release another hitting EP called blue jays. The EP will be celebrated on 21st October, 2022 at Club Lava.
Eritrea: A Review of ‘The Nurenebi File’
[Shabait] The Nurenebi File is a well-researched, widely-praised, fictionalized book of history that traces the fortunes and misfortunes of the Nurenebi family right from their village, Fana (Halhal Bogos), at the outset of Italian colonialism, and all…
Africa: How to Win the Booker Prize – Is There a Formula for ‘The Finest in Fiction’?
[The Conversation Africa] They say that everyone has a book in them. But how about a Booker prize? That’s probably what the six shortlisted authors of the Booker prize 2022 will be wondering as they count down the days to the live-streamed awards cerem…
Nigeria: AFRIFF Shifts Global Perspective of African Films With Over 500 Films Submission in 2022
[Leadership] The Africa International Film Festival, (AFRIFF), has stated that it recorded over 500 films submission from the middle east region in 2022 in a move to shift global perspectives, explore ideologies for large global audience to increase in…
Ghana: ‘New Currency’ Novella Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A 63-page novella, “New Currency”, which chronicles events of the infamous 1979 demonetisation of the cedi was launched in Accra yesterday.
Seychelles: “Reddymade” – Seychellois Artist Showcases 40 Years of Artwork At Eden Art Gallery
[Seychelles News Agency] A 60-year-old Seychellois artist, Justin Reddy, is showcasing his artwork dating back to the 1980s in his first solo exhibition called “Reddymade” at the Eden Art Gallery.
Nigeria: Burna Boy’s Mother to Be Honoured in London
[Vanguard] Long-time manager and mother of Burna Boy, Bose Ogulu is poised to reap from her son’s success as she’s due to be honoured by the Featured Artists Coalition, FAC, and Music Managers Forum,MMF, at the Artist and Manager Awards.