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James Okafor

Staff Writer, Books & Culture · CultureDailyNews

James writes about the intersection of literature and society — how books reflect and shape the culture. He specialises in translation, world literature, and the politics of what gets published.

Articles by James Okafor

Where to Find the Small Worlds Most Photographers Walk Past Yesterday

C. Tangana Reflects on Loss and Fatherhood as He Returns to Rap With “Milko Freestyle”: Watch Yesterday

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Gracie Abrams (And David S. Pumpkins) Returns To SNL 3 days ago

In Reply to Senators’ Amicus Briefs, Austria, Albertina, and Leopold Museum Double Down on Unconstitutionality of HEAR Act 4 days ago

Queens of the Stone Age's Perfecth Proves the Band Still Knows How to Synthesize Their Own Legacy 5 days ago

Queens of the Stone Age Release New Album Perfecth: Stream 5 days ago

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Kid Rock and Eminem’s New Song Fails to Bring People Together, at Least on the Charts Oct 29, 2026

San Francisco’s Galleries Explore Alternative Routes for Survival Oct 29, 2026

Lionsgate Promotes Scott Herbst to President of Television Group Oct 27, 2026

Gotham Film Awards 2026 Nominations Spread the Love from ‘All of a Sudden’ to ‘The Invite’ Oct 27, 2026

Luchino Visconti’s Tragic, Beautiful Final Film ‘L’Innocente’ Restored in 4K — Watch the Trailer Oct 27, 2026

Tokyo Jury President Rolf de Heer on FIAPF’s New A-List: ‘It Matters a Great Deal to Some People, and Not at All to Others’ Oct 27, 2026

Sharjah Film Festival Partners With UAE’s Media Authority in Push to Assist Emerging Filmmakers Oct 26, 2026

Walter Koenig, Chekov on Original ‘Star Trek,’ Dies at 90 Oct 26, 2026

How ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Used Vintage ‘Godfather’ Lenses to Capture NYC on Location Oct 26, 2026

‘Saiyaara’ Star Ahaan Panday and Sharvari’s Ali Abbas Zafar Romantic Action-Drama for Yash Raj Films Unveils Title (EXCLUSIVE) Oct 26, 2026

John Oliver Issues Urgent Warning Ahead of Midterms About the Republican Party’s Nazi Ties Oct 26, 2026

Watch Phil Lord and Chris Miller Go Deep on ‘Project Hail Mary’ Puppetry, Sandra Hüller’s Karaoke, and Making People ‘Cry About a Rock’ Oct 26, 2026

DJ Pikachu: Pokémon Goes EDM With Lasers, Battles and Marshmello in 30th Anniversary Concert at Intuit Dome Oct 25, 2026

‘Marie Antoinette’ at 20: Sofia Coppola on How the Film Almost Broke Her, the Critical Backlash, and Paying Tribute to Mom Oct 25, 2026

ESPN Taps Marvel’s Vision to Boost ElClásico’s Debut on ABC Oct 25, 2026

Watch the ‘Buddy’ Team Explain How They Made the World Fall in Love with a Murderous Unicorn Oct 25, 2026

The 5 Best Songs Of The Week Oct 17, 2026

Cole Sprouse Starrer ‘Vintage Violence’ to Close Singapore Film Festival as Closing Night Returns Oct 9, 2026

Hugh Hefner’s Widow Asks Jessica Biel “Please Reconsider” Starring In ‘Playmates’ Oct 9, 2026

Crystal Harris, Hugh Hefner’s Widow, Urges Jessica Biel to Reconsider Playing His Wife in ‘Playmates’: “I Experienced Sexual, Emotional and Physical Abuse” Oct 9, 2026

‘Obsession’s Michael Johnston Teases “Incredible Queer” Project With “Steamy Moment” Oct 8, 2026

Cable Might Be Declining, But Skydance Sees Value In The Content From Its Core Brands Such as MTV & Food Network Oct 7, 2026