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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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Out Of Africa: Zimbabwean Writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza Wins 2026 Caine Prize

Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Steyn Kundizeza has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing. Kundizeza took home the Prize for The Blue Fighter, his short story first ...
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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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Out Of Africa: Applications For MTN One TV Pitch Session Now Open

If you are an African filmmaker with a bold, fresh story made for mobile-first, digital-savvy viewers, Durban FilmMart and MTN One TV are teaming up to find compelling film and TV projects. Here is ...
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OUT OF AFRICA: TIFF 2026 CENTREPIECE LINEUP SPANS FOUR REGIONS OF AFRICAN CINEMA

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has unveiled its 2026 Centrepiece lineup, with multiple African films selected for competition. Presented by Intrepid Travel, this year’s slate features ...
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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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Remmie Milner Talks Silo, Shirley’s Evolution and Finding Strength in Vulnerability

Remmie Milner is a British actor best known for her performances in His Dark Materials, Save Me and Apple TV+’s acclaimed sci-fi drama Silo. Across three seasons, Milner has brought warmth, resilience ...
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Alexandria Riley Talks Silo, Power, Morality and the Before Times

Alexandria Riley is a Welsh actor whose work across television and theatre has established her as a compelling performer drawn to emotionally complex characters. Following acclaimed performances in ...
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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 ...