WHEN MACHINE ACCUSES MAN: THE COMMONWEALTH PRIZE’S AI RECKONING
How a literary controversy forced writers, judges and one of the Commonwealth’s biggest prizes to confront a disturbing new question: how do you prove that a story was written by
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How a literary controversy forced writers, judges and one of the Commonwealth’s biggest prizes to confront a disturbing new question: how do you prove that a story was written by
Ninety-eight submissions walked in. Eleven survived. And somewhere in Lagos, ten filmmakers are currently refreshing their email a little too often. The nominees for the first-ever Nigeria Prize for Creative
Have you ever imagined your screenplay unfolding across a cinema screen, complete with impossible worlds, dangerous creatures, futuristic technology and perhaps one deeply suspicious artificial intelligence? Or maybe you have
Deadline: 24 July 2026 What does home mean, and how do we write about it? This year’s Writers’ HQ Writing as Resistance Festival explores the idea of home—both physical and
It was one of those mild May afternoons with a growing influence of community activities. Inside the hall at Lesnes Abbey Woods, trays of paint, brushes, and bits of bark
After a highly successful pilot year, the African Producers Accelerator (APA) returns in 2026 — now opening its doors to mid-career African producers ready to strengthen their companies, refine their
On a charged evening in Manchester, the 2026 MOBO Awards didn’t just celebrate music—it celebrated legacy, identity, and the unstoppable rhythm of Black culture. Marking 30 years of the MOBOs,
Submission period: January 1st – April 30th (postmark or online submission date) Final Judge: Beth Bachmann Prize: $3,000 ABOUT The Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry includes a
I am a multidisciplinary writer, performer, visual artist, and artistic researcher whose practice spans poetry, fiction, spoken word performance, photography, criticism, and interdisciplinary storytelling. Over the past decade, I have
In the time African related arts started to become relevant. Very few understood the concept behind every craft or concept. Many understood the Benin bronzes were vital because it was