May 26
Nigeria: Music Review - Despite Featuring Fireboy, Joeboy, Others, ID Cabasa's 'Olufunmi' Reimagined Still Lacks Punch
Premium Times
The original Styl Plus' "Olufunmi" thrives on its emotional honesty and lyrical depth, capturing the listener's heart with sincere and desperate pleas. Read more »
Africa: WHO Announces Winners of the 5th Health for All Film Festival [press release]
WHO
The World Health Organization has announced the official selection of this year's winning films of its 5th Health for All Film Festival. The awards were announced today at a… Read more »
South Africa: Clothed Pig Carcasses Are Revealing the Secrets of Mummification - South African Study Provides Insights for Forensic Scientists [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It was the kind of task any competent seamstress has completed hundreds of times before: altering denim jeans and jerseys. But there was something different about this piece of… Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Tomi Favored Drops 'Jesus Na You'
Premium Times
This heartfelt track embodies God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Read more »
May 24
Zimbabwe: State Media Unfreeze 'Ban' On Winky D - Move a Strategy to Woo Audience
New Zimbabwe
STATE media, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has lifted the 'ban' on Zimdancehall artist Winky D from its airwaves. Read more »
South Africa: Eugen Sandow Was the Posterboy of Physical Culture - His 1904 Visit to South Africa Reinforced Racist Ideas [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Eugen Sandow was an internationally famous strongman. The German-born British showman (1867-1925) toured the world challenging other strongmen and staging displays of strength. He… Read more »
Nigeria: NFVCB Clarifies Ban On Ritual, Smoking Scenes in Nollywood
Premium Times
"NFVCB aims to classify, not stifle creativity, ensuring appropriate ratings for content depicting tobacco or nicotine product". Read more »
South Africa: New Showmax Original Series Empini Gets Mixed Reviews
Fame Frenzy
Showmax has just released the first two episodes of Empini, an action-packed drama set in the dangerous world of private security. Read more »
South Africa: 'The Year is 2044 and Anele is Still Giving Content from her 40th'
Fame Frenzy
Radio personality Anele Mdoda may have celebrated her 40th birthday last week, but she's still serving her fans content from her Vanity Fair-inspired party. Read more »
Tunisia: Tunis City of Culture to Host 7th Edition of Envirofest Tunisia On May 24-29
Tunis Afrique Presse
Fiction and animation filmsrecycling as well as documentaries are on the agenda of the 7th edition of Envirofest Tunisia to which the City of Culture is playing host on May 24-29. Read more »
May 23
Nigeria: Govt Bans Smoking, Ritual Killings in Movies, Music Videos, Skits
Premium Times
"We will work with the industry to see how we achieve zero, completely smoke-free Nollywood." Read more »
Nigeria: One-Year-Old Ghanaian Boy Makes Guinness World Records As World's Youngest Male Artist
Vanguard
A Ghanaian boy, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has made the Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male artist at the age of 1 year 152 days. Read more »
Ghana: Power Struggle in Actors Guild Is Killing the Film Industry - Fred Amugi Discloses
Accra Times
The film industry in Ghana lacks a united front and is riddled with power play and unnecessary politics. Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery
Premium Times
The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017. Read more »
Nigeria: Banky W Grateful to God As He Survives Fourth Cancer Surgery
Vanguard
Popular Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, has undergone a fourth surgery for skin cancer. Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament
New Times
Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign
Premium Times
"Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019". Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Produced Water and Garri Movie - Tiwa Savage
Vanguard
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed what inspired her to produce 'Water and Garri', her debut movie. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands VeryDarkMan for Allegedly Cyberbullying Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh, Others
Premium Times
VeryDarkMan was arrested and detained for a similar offence on 22 March 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Singer Flavour Loses Father
Leadership
Popular Nigerian Highlife and Pop Singer Chinedu Okoli, also known as Flavour and Ijele has lost his father. Read more »
South Africa: Mzansi Magic Denies Food Poisoning on Shaka iLembe Set After Crew Member Death
Fame Frenzy
Popular Mzansi Magic television series Shaka iLembe has started filming its next season after debuting to much fanfare and positive reviews. Read more »
South Africa: Miss SA 2024 Top 30 Finalists Announced
Fame Frenzy
The race is on to crown Miss South Africa 2024. As soon as entries opened for the much-coveted title, women from across the country entered the prestigious beauty pageant, vying… Read more »
May 22
South Africa: Residents Decry Lack of Services in East London Village - South African News Briefs - May 22, 2024
allAfrica
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Senegal: The Mother of African Dance At 80. Why Senegal's Germaine Acogny Is So Influential [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Africa's most celebrated dancer and choreographer, Germaine Acogny, turns 80 on 28 May. I have had the privilege of meeting the Senegalese artist, learning from her, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Can Change Fortune of Nigeria - Uniabuja VC
Daily Trust
Vice-Chancellor of University of Abuja (UniAbuja), Prof Rasheed Na'Allah, has said the government needs to support the film industry because it is a multi-million-dollar sector… Read more »