Nollywood could see a major boost from Nigeria’s new copyright law – an expert explains why
Nigeria has finally updated its 2004 copyright law, bringing it into the digital era – where the entertainment industry has been for decades already.
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Beyoncé is not the most commercially successful artist of our age but she might be one of the most culturally significant
In 2023, Beyoncé won the Grammy for best dance/electronic album and in the process became the Grammy’s most-awarded artist.
Timeless review: Nigerian star Davido’s new album is mostly form over substance
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido (David Adeleke) has demonstrated himself to be a master of showboating.
The Potential of African Renewable Energy Resources and the Push Towards Sustainable Development
In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable development and renewable energy’s role in reaching this aim.
Africans in World War 1: artist William Kentridge’s epic theatre production restores forgotten histories
The Head & The Load tells the forgotten stories of Africans in World War 1, who served mostly as porters for European armies on the continent.
My favourite fictional character: Queenie, a young Black woman living and dating in London, is ‘complex, funny, broken, fun’
Popularly billed as “Bridget Jones meets Americanah”, Queenie is the story of a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, working at a national newspaper, and navigating life after a messy breakup with long-term boyfriend Tom.
4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa
We asked Kenyan political sociologist and gender expert Awino Okech what lessons can be learned for African women in sports when reflecting on Williams’ career.
Noni Jabavu was a pioneering South African writer – a new book shows how relevant she still is
Noni Jabavu was the first Black South African woman to publish memoirs and one of the first African women to pursue a literary career abroad.
Three essential tales of Black vampirism
There is a long tradition of Black vampires that goes back centuries. These stories subvert the vampire mythos traditionally dominated by white men of high social status.
What’s the 411 on the new 988 hotline? 5 questions answered about a national mental health service
988 is not just a shorter, easier-to-remember replacement for the current suicide hotline. Congress and the Federal Communications Commission also established the 988 Lifeline to address longstanding concerns in mental health care.