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By Kylie KiunguyuFemi Kuti is now the official world record holder for the longest single note held on a saxophone at an impressive and slightly alarming 51 min 35 seconds. We congratulate the afro beat legend on the remarkable achievement. Femi Kuti is now the official world record holder for the longest single note held on a saxophone at an impressive and slightly alarming 51 min 35 seconds. He was able to achieve the fete even after busting his lips on Sat when practicing.

By Socrates MbamaluThe Caine Prize for African Writing, currently in its 18th year, released the 2017 shortlist. This year's shortlist seems to have taken a cue from the 2015 debate over inclusivity and includes a few relatively unknown names. The list includes three Nigerian writers, a South African and a Sudanese. The Caine Prize for African Writing, currently in its 18th year, released the 2017 shortlist.

By Socrates MbamaluThe past few weeks have seen African writers feature prominently in global literature awards. With different shortlists being revealed, and awards presented, African writers are making their mark, putting the continent on the global map. We feature some of the African writers who are making waves. Ayobami Adebayo The 28 year old writer is among the shortlisted authors of the 2017 Baileys Women's Prize for Fiction.