May 20

• NTA, AIT, Others Begin Broadcast of GLO X Factor

  Daily Trust

  The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), African Independent Television (AIT) and other selected television stations will this weekend begin the broadcast of the X Factor show, the... Read more »

• Lepers From Across the Seas Review [book review]

  Daily Trust

  Isaac Ogezi's fourth published play, Embrace of a Leper is a bold and audacious attempt to capture a slice of Nigeria's rich history and struggles against the marauding British out... Read more »

• How We Developed Bollywood - Mohan [interview]

  Daily Trust

  Every state in India has its own unique international film festival. Last November, the State of Goa hosted the International Film Festival, India (IFFI) where multiple... Read more »

• Inner Circle Thrills Jinja

  New Vision

  Jamaican Reggae group Inner Circle on Saturday put up an energetic performance leaving people still yearning for more in Jinja. Read more »

• Spinlet, Premier Music to Release Old-School, Contemporary Songs Online

  Premium Times

  Digital music distribution company, Spinlet; and one of Nigeria's oldest record companies, Premier Music; are set to jointly release some of the finest old-school and contemporary... Read more »

• Rapper Blackmagic Part Ways With Lynxxx's Syndik8 Records

  Premium Times

  Budding rapper and singer, Blackmagic, has called it quits with his record label, Syndik8 records. Read more »

• Artists Invited to Submit Artworks for GBV Exhibition

  Namibian

  As part of continuous efforts to raise awareness to put an end to gender-based violence, Namibian artists are invited to submit works portraying their experiences of the social... Read more »

• Twitch Takes Flight

  Biz-Community

  Inspiration can strike at any moment. For Robert Fridjhon, whose award-winning stage career spans over twenty years, it came when he worked for FreeMe Wildlife Rehabilitation... Read more »

• Experts Pour Scorn On 'Bad Taste' Films

  Daily News

  A PUBLIC outcry that the film industry is negatively contributing to moral decay has been echoed by the president of the Tanzania Film Federation (TAFF), Simon Mwakifamba, who has... Read more »

• Kunle Afolayan Opens Up Japan for African Films

  Vanguard

  Award winning actor and movie director, Kunle Afolayan, is making another groundbreaking entry into the Asian movie market as he takes his recent works, "Figurine and Phone Swap"... Read more »

• Ginger Ink Shooting New Movie

  The Star

  Ginger Ink and One Fine Day Films have a new film. The two film production powerhouses, responsible for movies and short films such as Nairobi Half Life, Soul Boy and Something... Read more »

• Young Grace, Queen Cha Call for 'faithfulness' in New Song

  New Times

  They are considered among the most promising upcoming female musicians with one taking the afrobeat scene by storm and the other venturing into the Hip-hop world mostly dominated... Read more »

• Friends of Jesus to Launch New Album Tomorrow

  New Times

  The Friends of Jesus choir, under Kigali English SDA church in Kibagabag, will launch their seventh album tomorrow at Kigali Serena Hotel. Read more »

• A Pain in the Heart, the Widow's Story [opinion]

  This Day

  EKWESI EUGENIA IS ONE OF THE NIGERIA'S BOURGEONING WRITERS. HER NEW WORK 'PAIN IN THE HEART' IS A MUST READ FOR THOSE WHO LOVE QUALITY AND SCINTILLATING NOVELS. ADEDAYO ADEJOBI... Read more »

• Michael Jackson's Unending Controversies [analysis]

  Leadership

  Fame has sent a number of celebrities off the deep end, and in the case of Michael Jackson, to the life of various controversies where in most cases he had to pay heavily. He was a... Read more »

• Marley Day - How Indian Hemp Litter Celebration Spots

  Leadership

  Last weekend was the 32nd memorial of the late reggae legend, Bob Marley, which was celebrated worldwide. The celebration was mostly associated with smoking of Indian hemp... Read more »

• Sexiest in Nollywood 3 Is On, Vote Your Nominees

  Vanguard

  The best 5 looking good to qualify Read more »

• Chaos in Nollywood Over FG N3 Billion Intervention Fund

  Leadership

  The issue of N3 billion Government Intervention Fund which is meant to improve the Nollywood industry has brought about uproar amongst practitioners. ANAEMENA Priscilla Chinenye... Read more »

• We Are No Longer With Zakurdia Records - Addiction [interview]

  Leadership

  Recently, there has been rumours that one of the most outstanding bands "Addiction" made up of a lovely set of twins, Aaron and Sharon Igho, from Delta state, parted ways with... Read more »

• Now Club Beer Brings Music Video Awards

  Observer

  When exactly did music videos become the in-thing in Uganda? Read more »

• What Binds My Husband and I - Omoni Oboli [interview]

  Vanguard

  With over 30 movies under her belt including the critically acclaimed "The Figurine" by Kunle Afolayan and "Anchor Baby" Omoni Oboli has become one of the prominent names in... Read more »

• Schools Rewarded for Promoting Reading Culture

  New Times

  APE Rugunga emerged winner of the inaugural reading and writing competition that was held at Rwanda Library Services, an event organised by the Ministry of Sports and Culture among... Read more »

• Rwandan Films Among Want-to-See Titles At Seattle Film Festival

  New Times

  ON MY first pass through the annual Seattle International Film Festival lineup, it's easy enough to find a few want-to-see titles: a movie by director X, whose previous film was... Read more »

• Sarah Serem's Daughter Gets Hitched

  The Star

  Despite the MPs battle facing Chairperson of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission Sarah Serem, she is one happy woman. Within the past year, two of her daughters have gotten... Read more »

• 'Politics of the Stomach' Inspires Shona Folktales [column]

  The Herald

  I grew up listening to stories about Tsuro (hare) and Gudo (baboon). They were the Tom and Jerry of our storytelling world. The Shona also have a lot of other well-loved tales... Read more »