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Afrobeats star Tiwa Savage just launched a foundation bringing world-class music training to young African creatives who rarely get access to it. Starting April 2026, 100 emerging producers, engineers, and songwriters will learn from Berklee College of Music faculty in Lagos, completely tuition-free.
Argentine and Brazilian writers earned spots among 13 finalists for the prestigious International Booker Prize, bringing fresh voices from Latin America to the global stage. Both novels tackle historical injustices while celebrating resilience.
A literary festival in Mexico just wrapped its most successful year ever, bringing together 1,750 writers and book lovers from 15 countries. First-time attendees made up 67% of the crowd, proving that passion for storytelling is alive and thriving.
Professional musicians are sharing the secrets behind memorable lyrics that stick with us for years. TED-Ed's new video series pulls back the curtain on the creative process that turns ordinary words into extraordinary songs.
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Angela Makholwa became one of South Africa's first Black women crime fiction authors, transforming Johannesburg's literary landscape with six novels that celebrate the city's energy while exploring complex themes of identity and resilience. Her debut novel Red Ink is now a Showmax series, and another work became a Netflix film.
Meanjin, Australia's second-oldest literary journal, has been saved by Queensland University of Technology just months after financial pressures forced its shutdown. The beloved magazine that launched writers like Helen Garner and Patrick White returns to its birthplace after 85 years.
Netflix and Righters House are bringing professional screenwriting training directly to emerging Saudi writers across three regions. The three-month program will equip 18 participants with the skills to develop feature films and strengthen the Kingdom's growing creative industry.
Morocco just passed a law that stops people from going to jail for bounced checks unless they refuse to make things right. The reform prioritizes payment and reconciliation over punishment, especially for family disputes.
A new app is elevating the billion-dollar microdrama industry by hiring professional actors and writers to create quality short shows. Watch Club combines streaming with social features so fans can discuss episodes in the same place they watch them.
A Michigan writers festival has given $84,000 to student writers since 2010, and applications are now open for 2026 scholarships. Eight regional high school students will win cash prizes, laptops, and publication opportunities this spring.
A powerful new exhibition celebrates writer Lore Segal, who survived the Kindertransport and spent decades creating honest, beautiful stories about memory, resilience, and growing old with grace. Her work reminds us that multiple truths can exist at once, and that curiosity can bloom even after tragedy.
A cookbook written by a pioneering Italian woman in 1929 has sold over one million copies and never gone out of print. Ada Boni broke barriers as one of Italy's first food writers when women rarely led culinary careers.
Writers who've experienced homelessness are sharing stories of resilience, humor, and hope in a groundbreaking new book. More Than One Story proves there's no single narrative when it comes to poverty and survival.
A traditional ruler in Nigeria is using his new role with the nation's sports writers to push for better youth programs and community engagement through athletics. The Och'Idoma accepted his appointment as National Patron with a mission to transform how Nigeria develops young athletes.