January 30
-
Nigeria: The Department Premieres, Rates High At Screening
Guardian
A new movie, which will premiere in cinemas today, Friday, January 30, at Silverbird cinemas, has got a lot of Nigerians excited. It's The Department, a romantic and crime movie... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Eze Releases 'The Good Wife'
Guardian
MOVIE producer Chinneylove Eze has completed work on her sixth movie, The Good Wife. While sharing her story, Eze said, "I worked and prayed until I got here. I am not where I want... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Entries Open for Irep Docu-Film Festival 2015
Guardian
ORGANISERS of the annual iREP Documentary Film Festival have announced call for entries for the fifth edition of the festival, which is scheduled to hold from the 19th to 22nd... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Highlife Legend, Rex Lawson Reincarnates At Music Conferece
Guardian
THE University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State of Nigeria made history Wednesday, last week when it set the pace with the institution of a "Cardinal Rex Jim Lawson Chair in Music" -... Read more »
-
Nigeria: 2jay Returns to Nigeria With New Single
Independent (Lagos)
Nigeria-born United States-base James Junior Akasi with the stage name 2Jay is one budding music artiste with talents and ready to take music to another level. Read more »
-
Zimbabwe: The Return of Kazz, Alexio At Misty's
The Herald
United Kingdom-based Farhaan "Kazz" Khan and talented singer Alexio Kawara are billed to perform separate shows this weekend at Misty's, an upmarket hangout located at Newlands... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Toyin Aimakhu Reconciles With Hubby
Independent (Lagos)
When many had thought that their lovely and enviable union just like others has hit the rock, Yoruba actress Toyin Aimakhu and hubby Niyi Johnson have settle their differences. Read more »
-
-
Zimbabwe: Double K to Rock Zimcafe
The Herald
After a lull period for most hangouts in Harare due to what is commonly known as "January Disease", month-end brings a glimmer of hope as some, if not most people, recover from the... Read more »
-
Zimbabwe: Zimtravel Wins International Excellence Award
The Herald
Zimtravel Magazine has scooped the Gold Category Geneva 2015 Century International Quality Era Award sponsored by Business Initiative Directions, through Imarpress Media... Read more »
-
Kenya: Kinuthia Did Uhuru's Painting to George W. Bush
Capital FM
When President Uhuru Kenyatta toured the United States in August last year, he presented a special gift to former US President George W. Bush to appreciate his effort in combating... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Charles Awurum - My Embarrassing Moments [interview]
This Day
Charles Awurum comes on your face only as a comic actor, but this highly rated Nollywood actor feels it's a stereotype to be described as a mere comic actor. In this interview with... Read more »
-
Kenya: Oriflame Hosts Office Launch Cocktail
The Star
Beauty brand, Oriflame East Africa held an intimate cocktail on Friday evening to mark the unveiling of its new office, the largest one in East Africa, located at Goodman Plaza... Read more »
-
Kenya: Designers for Tomorrow
The Star
With the alarming number of new designers and almost non-existent retail spaces, it's a welcome relief to know that some fashion initiatives are purposed to directly encourage the... Read more »
-
Kenya: I Buy Books but I Don't Read Them! [opinion]
The Star
A room without books is like a body without a soul Read more »
-
-
Kenya: Five Looks With Malaika Firth
The Star
Street style is almost as important as the major runway shows for fashion enthusiasts because it's an opportunity to go all the way with style and show off special pieces. Read more »
-
Rwanda: Word Has It... - What Next for La Planet Club, Chicken Tonight?
New Times
Our snoops have learnt that La Planet Club and Chicken Tonight, two spots popular with late night revelers for dancing, eating and drinks, will have to relocate sooner rather than... Read more »
-
Nigeria: Tayo Faniran, Toke Makinwa Unveiled As Payporte Ambassadors
Vanguard
A model and Big Brother Africa season 9 housemate, Tayo Faniran and On-Air-Personality and a TV host, Toke Makinwa have started the year on a good note as they were recently... Read more »
-
Nigeria: AMAA Holds in June, Entries Closes January 31
This Day
The Africa Movie Academy Awards will hold in June this year and the nomination event will hold in April in continuation of the tradition of celebrating the best in the business of... Read more »
January 29
-
South Africa: How a Small-Time DJ From Khayelitsha Produced the Song of the Year
GroundUp
A few months ago no one could have predicted that a small-time DJ from Khayelitsha would produce what would be one of the hits of 2014: 'Koze Kuse'. Read more »
-
Kenya: Lupita Nyong'o 'Broke Up With Rapper K'naan Last Year'
The Star
KENYAN Academy award winner Lupita Nyong'o broke up with Somalia-born American rapper K'naan "some time last year". Read more »
-
Zimbabwe: Soul Jah Love Divides SA Promoters
The Herald
Zimdancehall artiste Soul Jah Love has ignited a cold war between South African Promoters Mhofu Promotions and Jimmy Jimalo after allegedly breaching a performance contract. Read more »
-
-
Uganda: Friday Nite Lights Returns With Season 5
Observer
Basketball lovers have reason to rejoice after spending over a month without any activity. The long-awaited Friday Night Lights (FNL) returns this evening in its fifth season. Read more »
-
Somalia: Shakespear in Somaliland - Tonight in Hargeysa
Dalsan Radio
World famous Shakespeare's Globe theatre company stops over in Somaliland to perform Hamlet Read more »
-
Nigeria: I Love the Crazy Way Iyanya Twists His Waist - Lola Rae
Vanguard
British-Nigerian singer cum songwriter, Funmilola Rachel Garton, known by the stage name, Lola Rae introduced herself into the Nigerian entertainment scene last year with the... Read more »
-
Kenya: Mau Mau Want Region Elevated
The Star
The government has been criticised for elevating 21 historical sites to national monuments. Read more »
AllAfrica publishes around 2,000 reports a day from more than 130 news organizations and over 200 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.
Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.
