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Out Of Africa: Gold Gerry Talks Adanne, Trusting Artistic Visions, And Telling Authentic Nigerian Stories

Directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen in her feature directorial debut, the English and Igbo-language film stars Mmesomachi Chilaka, Onyinye Odokoro, Kelvinmary Ndukwe and Jennifer Umenwa. We caught up with ...
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Out Of Africa: Deola Art Alade Talks… Entertainment Week Africa, Talent Ecosystems And Creative Economy Infrastructure

Deola founded and Group CEO of Livespot360, an integrated creative company building content, venues, experiences, production ...
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Out Of Africa: The 2027 Evaristo Prize For African Poetry Is Now Open For Submissions

The Evaristo Prize for Poetry is now accepting submissions for its 2027 edition. African poets can submit ten poems for the chance to win the annual USD $1,500 prize. Submissions are now open for the ...
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Jerry Chiemeke

The Evaristo Prize for Poetry is now accepting submissions for its 2027 edition. African poets can submit ten poems for the chance to win the... Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has been ...
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Out Of Africa: Darey Art Alade Talks… University Of Side Hustle, Creative Infrastructure And Building Legacy

Darey now makes his feature directorial debut with University Of Side Hustle, co-directed with filmmaker Kayode Kasum and ...
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Out Of Africa: Ghana’s Amaarae To Join U.S Rapper Childish Gambino’s World Tour

Ghanaian pop star Amaarae has been confirmed as a special guest on U.S rapper Childish Gambino’s upcoming world tour starting next month. The announcement coincides with the surprise release of ...
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Sharon D Clarke Talks … ‘Ellis’

Known for her character Lola Griffin on Holby City and as Grace O’Brien in Doctor Who, she’s also shone on the West End stage, originating character like the Killer Queen in We Will Rock You and Oda ...
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Karla Crome Talks Possession, Slavery’s Legacy, Jamaican Spirituality and Gothic Horror

Karla Crome is a writer and actor whose work has spanned some of British television’s most acclaimed dramas and genre series. Known to audiences for performances in Misfits, Carnival Row, Under the ...
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Windrush Day Special: The Jamaican Sound System pipeline to UK Hip Hop, Garage, Jungle & Grime

According to the landmark Black Music Means Business report published by UK Music, music rooted in Black culture contributed an estimated £24.5 billion, around 80% of the UK’s £30 billion recorded ...
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TBB Talks To … Actor Chiké Okonkwo

He is known for portraying Lee Truitt in Being Mary Jane, PC Clark in New Tricks, DC Callum Gada in Paradox, and now Ty Coleman in La Brea. La Brea follows an epic family adventure after a massive ...
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Ankara Press Invites Black Writers To Submit Manuscripts

London-based independent publisher Ankara Press is officially open for submissions. The outfit is a Black-centred, Black-led imprint, which believes in amplifying stories that reflect the diversity ...
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Black History Month – The History and Modern Impact of Black British Literature and Publishing

Tracing the voices, movements, and publishers that shaped a century of Black British storytelling. Black British literature is one of the most vital forces for change and history in contemporary ...