Mission-driven organizations are raiding the talent pool. Across today’s listings, a striking pattern emerges: advocacy nonprofits, cultural institutions, and policy research groups are hiring senior editorial talent, and they’re offering the flexibility and autonomy once reserved for digital media startups. These aren’t afterthought communications roles tacked onto an org chart. They’re leadership positions with real…
Institutions Are Betting Big on Editorial Talent Three of today’s featured media job listings share a striking common thread: major institutions are hiring senior editors specifically to make complex, expert-driven content accessible to general audiences. UC Berkeley, the J. Paul Getty Trust, and a New York City policy think tank all posted editorial leadership roles…
By Nehru Odeh Ms Enobong Etuk wears many hats with effortless ease. She is a bookseller, literary advocate, community builder, cultural entrepreneur, and above all, a believer in the transformative power of stories. As the founder of Boldoz Bookstores and the Creative Director of the Boldoz Book and Arts Festival (BBAF), Etuk has become one…
Former France fullback Patrice Evra is turning to mixed martial arts and will fight his first bout in May in Paris, American promoter the Professional Fighters League (PFL), announced on Friday. “Former captain of ‘Les Bleus’, Evra will fulfil his new dream of competing in an MMA bout,” said the PFL in a statement. The…
ABUJA – The Federal Government is set to launch the “Renewed Hope Cultural Project,” a nationwide initiative designed to preserve Nigeria’s cultural heritage, promote tourism, and stimulate economic growth. The project aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, and aims to safeguard the country’s rich cultural diversity while creating economic opportunities through the…
A groundbreaking 3D-animated short film, titled, Sopo, meaning, ‘Connect’, in Yoruba language is set to make its mark on the global animation scene this year. The visually striking piece, promises to tell an African story from a unique perspective. The film, created by Nigerian startup Creele Animation Studios, is a loose adaptation of ‘Dis…
In collaboration with the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Culturati Africa is set to present the 18th edition of the festival, featuring impactful initiatives such as the Culturati community library, an advocacy platform for literacy and cultural education. The festival is a celebration of African culture, heritage, and the rich mosaic…
. As Opening Ceremony Holds November 30 The stage is already set for the Nigeria and Africa cultural tourism scene to witness a historic move as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prepares to lead 55 Africa Presidents and Head of States, including a number of global leaders and major players in the cultural tourism space,…
Arts and Vibes, a platform promoting the potential of Northern Nigeria through arts and culture, on Saturday held in Lagos to help address stereotypes and change people’s perception of the North. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the two-day event is being held at the British Council in Lagos, with the theme, “Mindscapes…
Alicia Keys and Roc Nation came to the rescue of a 7th grader who’s raising money for a NYC school’s performing arts program … and she’s a lot closer to doing that now. 12-year-old Tennyson Artigliere got a huge boost from Alicia and co. to help out a GoFundMe she started in an attempt to…
