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Call for Writers: African Pop Culture Pitches Sought

A call for pitches invites writers, critics, and cultural thinkers to submit stories on African pop culture.

Call for writers on African pop culture

A new call for pitches is inviting writers, critics, and cultural thinkers to submit stories on African pop culture, spanning music, fashion, sports, film, art, technology, and social exchange.

The call seeks work told from an African perspective, with depth and a clear point of view. It welcomes reviews that show critical thinking, essays that connect ideas, profiles that reveal people rather than careers, and industry commentary that holds power accountable.

Submissions that read as promotional material, hollow takes, or pieces that treat African culture as a footnote are not being sought.

Pitches should use the subject line ‘PITCH: [Your Story Title]’ and include a short summary of the idea, the proposed format, a word count, and a writing sample or clips. Responses are expected within three weeks, and writers will be compensated for every accepted piece.

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