May 10
Nigeria: Davido Hints At Quitting Music After Next Album
Daily Trust
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has hinted at quitting music. Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Jet Off to Nigeria
Fame Frenzy
Nearly four years after stepping away as senior working royals, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to land in Nigeria later today (Friday) for a three-day visit. Read more »
South Africa: Ster-Kinekor Takes the Nostalgia Route, Introduces R50 Movie Tickets
Fame Frenzy
About three weeks ago, Ster-Kinekor announced it would be retrenching more than 200 employees due to "operational issues." Read more »
May 09
Botswana: African Sci-Fi - Body Hopping, Artificial Wombs and Angry Ghosts in a Future Botswana [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Tlotlo Tsamaase has already proved her talent for African science fiction. Her masterly short stories, one previously shortlisted for the Caine Prize, are helping put Botswana on… Read more »
Nigeria: Felabration 2024 - Organisers Announce Start Date, Unveil Theme
Premium Times
Conceived by Yeni Kuti in 1998, this celebration of Fela's life and music has been held annually, except in 1999. Read more »
South Africa: Thebe Magugu's Folklorics Collection Featured in Met Exhibition
Fame Frenzy
South Africa's darling of fashion Thebe Magugu must have been shouting from the rooftops after his collection was chosen, among others, to be exhibited at the Metropolitan Museum… Read more »
South Africa: Mihlali Gets Cooked by Rihanna's U.S. Fans After Sharing "Airbrushed" Photo
Fame Frenzy
Beauty influencer Mihlali Ndamase rubbed shoulders with the who's who of Hollywood last week when she attended Rihanna's Fenty Beauty Soft Lit Glow event in Los Angeles. Read more »
South Africa: Fund to Invest in SA's Creative, Cultural Industries Announced
SAnews.gov.za
The Marketing, Advertising, and Communications (MAC) Sector Council, in collaboration with eQvest Limited, has announced the Media, Advertising, and Communications Charter (MACC)… Read more »
May 08
Africa: Fossilised Circles in the Sand On South Africa's Coast May Be Artwork By Our Early Ancestors [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you have walked on a dune surface after windy conditions have settled, you may have been privileged to recognise one of Nature's wonders: scratch circles. These are structures… Read more »
Ghana: A Country Called Ghana - See Full List of Cast and Crew
Accra Times
The much anticipated Kumawood drama, "A Country Called Ghana," is set to premiere on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the National Theatre in Accra. Read more »
South Africa: "Landlord Tried to Extort Me" - SA's Phat Joe on Eviction Claims from Luxury Sea Point Apartment
Fame Frenzy
Media personality Phat Joe and his family were reportedly handed an order by the Western Cape High Court to be evicted from a luxury Sea Point apartment by 31 May and "should they… Read more »
Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Warned Not to "Make the Same Mistake" Ahead of Nigeria Trip
Fame Frenzy
The Duke of Sussex has arrived in the UK, much to the disdain of staunch royalists. He even got the opportunity to join the IGF Conversation: 'Realising A Global… Read more »
South Africa: Olivier Rousteing Cuts Tyla's Met Gala Dress and the Fashion World Goes Silent
Fame Frenzy
French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing has become synonymous with his dramatic flair and outrageous designs. Read more »
Rwanda: Country Records Bids Farewell to Prince Kiiiz, Claims Afrogako
New Times
Country Records has bid farewell to producer Prince Kiiiz, who recently concluded a one-year contract with the studio. Read more »
May 07
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Sues Johannesburg for Unpaid Electricity Debt - South African News Briefs - May 7, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: 'New Masquerade' Star Ovularia Is Dead
Premium Times
The actress was the onscreen wife of Chief Zebrudaya Okoroigwe Nwogbo alias 4.30 in the rested 1980s sitcom, The Masquerade. Read more »
Nigeria: Meet Kanayo Kanayo's First Son Making Nollywood Debut
Premium Times
The Babcock University Information Communication Technology (ICT) graduate is the actor's first son and second child. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol - Search for Next Music Superstar Continues With 'Theatre Week'
Premium Times
The show's ninth season has proven to be more challenging, as the best of the best have shown up Read more »
Rwanda: Can Rwanda Turn the Tide On Music Royalties?
New Times
The global recorded music market was worth $28.6 billion in 2023, a 10.2 per cent growth year-on-year. Despite Africa registering the fastest growth at 24.7 per cent, it still… Read more »
Nigeria: Bleaching My Skin Was the Dumbest Thing I've Ever Done, Admits Toke Makinwa
Fame Frenzy
Nigerian radio personality Toke Makinwa confessed to sorts earlier this week when responding to a fan's question on X. Read more »
South Africa: Nailed it! Tyla's Met Gala Look is a Visually Stunning Work of Art
Fame Frenzy
Just when you thought Water singer Tyla had taken all her tricks out of her bag, she shocked us with another one. Read more »
May 06
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for South African Actor Mpho Sebeng After Tragic Car Crash
allAfrica
South African actor Mpho Sebeng tragically passed away in a car accident on Sunday morning in Potchefstroom. The news was confirmed by his family in a statement later that evening. Read more »
South Africa: Late Tembisa Hospital CEO Paid Millions While Suspended - South African News Briefs - May 6, 2024
allAfrica
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Uganda: Over 200 Acts to Perform At Vumbula Festival
Observer
At least 200 acts are slated to perform at this year's Vumbula Uganda festival, which will take place at Nile Nest Resort, Jinja from May 31 to June 3. Read more »
Ghana: How Ras Nene Is Helping Shape Kumawood
Accra Times
The conversations on whether Dr Likee is funny or not are as divisive as could be, but I guess he wouldn't mind a tad bit with the numerous endorsement deals and commercials that… Read more »