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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: 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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Applications open for Edition Two of No Password Required, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge Fund

Applications are now open for the second edition of No Password Required’s access-to-market programme, delivered by Republic of Story and The British Blacklist, supported by the BFI Creative Challenge ...
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Laura Henry-Allain Talks Maya & Marley, Black Childhood and the Joy of Reading

Laura Henry-Allain is an author, educationalist, producer and consultant whose work has transformed the landscape of children’s storytelling in the UK. Best known as the creator of the beloved ...
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Out Of The Caribbean: 75 Years of the Steel pan

Next week, Trinidad and Tobago celebrates the 75th anniversary of the steelpan, a landmark that honours not only the evolution of a musical instrument but also the ingenuity, resilience and cultural ...
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Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) Set To Mark 16th Anniversary In August

Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) will celebrate its milestone 16th anniversary from 17–23 August 2026 with its most ambitious programme to date. Under the theme “Design Beyond Borders”, the event ...
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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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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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Out Of Africa: Durban FilmMart Enters Partnership With Filmmart.Africa And Encounters Documentary Festival To Bolster African Storytelling

South African film institute Durban FilmMart has announced a partnership with Filmmart.Africa and the Encounters International Documentary Festival. This collaboration strengthens the commitment to ...
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Out Of Africa: Majesty Publishing House Africa Invites African Women Writers To Inaugural Residency

Applications are now open for the inaugural residency dedicated to African women writers. Majesty Publishing House Africa has announced the launch of the Africa Women Writers Residency, a fully funded ...
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AYOADE BAMGBOYE TALKS SNL UK, SKETCH COMEDY AND FINDING HER VOICE

Ayoade Bamgboye is a British Nigerian comedian and writer working across stand up, sketch and performance. Following critical attention for her Edinburgh Fringe show Swings and Roundabouts, Bamgboye ...