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Shalom Esene
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Journalist, Freelance
Nigeria
Beats
Biography
Shalom Esene is a writer with works appearing in Lolwe, Isele Magazine, Black Ballad, and elsewhere. She was awarded AMAKA Studio’s 2023 creator grant, and emerged first runner-up in the Abebi Inaugural Award in Afro-Nonfiction. A recipient of the Adventures 2024 Writing Fellowship and a culture journalist with OkayAfrica, she was raised in Lagos and is studying English and Literary Studies at the Federal University of Uyo, Nigeria.
Media , Social Issues , Lifestyle , Women , Culture
Content
By Shalom Esene Verified| Okayafrica Verified Jimmy Akingbola says he had to pressure executives to do more than posture their support for Black media, at Okayplayer House Presented by BET at Art Basel Miami 2024. TheOkayplayer House Presented by BET, held at Art Basel Miami Beach this year, brought together creatives, artists, and thought leaders to explore the power of Black culture and its global impact.
By Shalom Esene Verified| Okayafrica Verified The2025 Sundance Film Festival has announced its lineup, and two African films are part of the features that will have their world premieres. The films — How to Build a Library from Kenya and Khartoum from Sudan — tell stories of history, resilience and cultural identity. Directed by Maia Lekow and Christopher King, How to Build a Library follows two women in Nairobi working to transform a former whites-only library into a modern cultural hub.
By Shalom Esene Verified| Okayafrica Verified If you're looking to add some incredible African stories to your bookshelf, Brittle Paper’s100 Notable African Books of 2024 is a great place to start. This year’s roundup highlights standout works across genres — poetry, speculative fiction, memoirs, children’s books and more. Since its launch in 2018, Brittle Paper has celebrated the depth and diversity of African storytelling. The 2024 list features books from 25 countries, including first-timers like Western Sahara and Mauritius.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States