Tag: Awards
South African Film ‘Bogoshi Bjaka’ Scoops Two International Awards
The Crownwood International Film Festival has awarded ‘Bogoshi Bjaka’ two awards for ‘Best Feature Film’ and ‘Best Women Filmmaker’ for Lizzy Moloto. Directed by Percy L Maboane, ‘Bogoshi Bjaka’ is the latest South African movie to make waves in the…
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Irenosen Okojie Wins This Year’s Prestigious AKO Caine Prize
The AKO Caine Prize has recently announced that British-Nigerian writer, Irenosen Okojie, is this year’s winner. Arguably one of the foremost honours to be awarded in the African Literature space, Okojie’s short story Grace Jones has received all-round praise from…
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Burna Boy, Sho Madjozi, Rema & More Earn 2020 BET Award Nominations
The nominees for the 2020 BET Awards have been announced and a number of big-name African artists have earned nominations. Burna Boy is up for Best International Act for a second year in a row after taking home the award…
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2020 Edition of South African Film and Television Awards Takes Place Virtually
Last night, the 14th edition of the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs) was held. Due to the national lockdown currently in place amid the coronavirus outbreak, the winners were announced on Twitter. This was the first time the…
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Blitz the Ambassador Named 2020 Guggenheim Fellow
Ghanaian filmmaker Blitz Bazawule, also known as Blitz the Ambassador has been named a 2020 Guggenheim fellow. The musician, artist and director behind he critically acclaimed film The Burial of Kojo, announced the news via social media on Thursday, writing:…
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Yay Sports! Lamar Jackson Voted The Second Unanimous MVP In NFL History
Source: Maddie Meyer / Getty Lamar Jackson Voted 2nd Unanimous MVP In NFL History According to Fox News, Baltimore Raven’s quarterback Lamar Jackson’s stunning season not only earned him fans from all over the country, but it also unanimously won…
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Grammy Awards are rigged, suspended Recording Academy CEO claims
Grammy statue (Photo creditL Shutterstock.com / Kathy Hutchins) Days before the 2020 Grammy Awards, a suspended CEO has claimed that the annual ceremony is rigged. Deborah Dugan served as the CEO of the prestigious Recording Academy. During an interview with…
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Black Girl Magic: Simone Biles Named AP Female Athlete Of The Year For The Second Time
Source: ATP/WENN.com / WENN Simone Biles Once Again Named AP Female Athlete Of The Year 2019 was another incredible year for Simone Biles, and now, she’s been named Associated Press’ Female Athlete of the Year for a second time. Voting…
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Golden Globes blasted for snubbing Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us’
A scene from “When They See Us.” (Photo credit: Atsushi Nishijima via Netflix) The Golden Globes is catching flack for snubbing “When They See Us.” On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, representatives announced nominations for the award ceremony, which will honor…
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