July 29

• Nigeria: Obazele Plans Big for Legends of Nollywood

  Independent

  The third edition of "Legends Of Nollywood", an annual award ceremony aimed at recognizing and honouring great individuals that have shaped the Nigerian movie industry is scheduled... Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Cynthia Mare Big Brother 'Fudge' Exposed

  New Zimbabwe

  SHE was heavily tipped by the grapevine as being suitable as a candidate to represent Zimbabwe in Big Brother Africa's freshest season which hits the continent's screens come... Read more »

• Uganda: TV Drama to Solve Language Barrier

  Observer

  Ugandans hardly speak or understand Chinese, yet a big number of the country's businesspeople trade in China and majority of the commodities on the local market come from there. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Diamond Studios Go Digital

  The Herald

  A local recording stable Diamond Studios have moved from analogue to digital recording. The studio which was established at Ashdown Park last week will start working this week. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Judd Mupfurutsa Releases Rousing Video

  The Herald

  Tendai Mupfurutsa Jnr has released a rousing video for his first hit single "Angel" which is likely to send tongues wagging. Read more »

• Angola: Colloquium On Agostinho Neto At Fenacult2014 Agenda

  ANGOP

  The holding of a colloquium on Agostinho Neto and the Angolan literature is part of the 2nd edition of National Culture Festival (Fenacult2014), set for August 30-September 20 this... Read more »

• Angola: Jea and Iacam to Sign Agreement On Exhibition of Environmental Films

  ANGOP

  The Angolan Ecological Youth (JEA) and the Angolan Institute of Cinema, Audiovisuals and Multimedia (IACAM) are to sign this Tuesday, in Luanda, an agreement of partnership for the... Read more »

• Angola: Kilamba Centre Honours Guitarists Marito and Zé Keno

  ANGOP

  The guitar-players Marito and Zé Keno will be honoured on Sunday as part of the August edition of Muzongué da Tradição programme, happening at Luanda?s... Read more »

• Angola: Historian Launches Book On Zombo Region

  ANGOP

  The Angolan historian Patrício Batsikama will launch on Saturday, August 2, in Maquela do Zombo Municipality, northern Uige Province, his latest book entitled "Maquela ma... Read more »

• Kenya: Juliani On Familiarisation Trip

  The Star

  Contemporary rapper Juliani has taken up the fight for our elephants. He has joined hands with the Hands Off Our Elephants campaign and thus he will make a trip to Amboseli to... Read more »

• Kenya: Kick Debuts in Style

  The Star

  When you have a blockbuster film like Kick starring Salman Khan releasing around Eid you have got to make the most of it. The Lions Club Nairobi Dagoretti sponsored a charity film... Read more »

• Namibia: Namibia Loses Iconic Artist

  Namibian

  INTERNATIONALLY renowned visual artist Susan Mitchinson passed away last Monday, 21 July. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Upcoming Artistes Undergo Training

  The Herald

  11 upcoming artistes benefited from a week long workshop on vocal and performance arts training held at Lake Chivero last week in a bid to improve music quality in arts industry. Read more »

• Nigeria: Alaafin Accuses Europeans of Destroying Other Cultures, Traditions

  Leadership

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III, has accused Europeans for deliberately setting out to destroy other people's cultures. Read more »

• Kenya: Hollywood Actress Opens Community Centre in Kibera

  The Star

  Visiting Hollywood actress, Connie Nielsen, officiated over the opening of a community centre named Kibera Town Centre that provides water services to the residents of Kibera. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: ZIBF Champions Mother Tongues

  The Herald

  Zimbabwe International Book Fair opened its flagship edition in Harare yesterday with special emphasis on revitalising African languages. Read more »

• Nigeria: Europeans Out to Destroy African Culture, Says Alaafin

  Independent

  The Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi 111, has, in far away Brazil, lampooned the Europeans for deliberately setting out to destroy other cultures with their own... Read more »

• Nigeria: Vertigo Frames, Ogun Begin Visual Arts Talent Hunt

  Independent

  The Ogun State government has begun a five-day talent hunt among secondary schools students in the state for the purpose of unleashing the creative ability and capability of the... Read more »

• Southern Africa: Bashupi to Perform At SADC Fashion Week

  The Herald

  Peace Ndlovu, popularly known as BaShupi has been selected to headline the inaugural Sadc Fashion week that has been slated for September 20 to 27 at Zim Gardens in Chisipite,... Read more »

• Zimbabwe: The Charambas Light Up Beitbridge

  The Herald

  Pastor Charles Charamba and his wife Olivia staged a memorable show over the weekend at Pagomba Cafe in Beitbridge that saw more than 3000 gospel lovers in attendance. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Mostaff to Share Stage With Zhakata, Chimbetu

  The Herald

  Rising dancehall musician Mostaff will be sharing stage with Leonard Zhakata and Allan Chimbetu at Chakari Stadium in Chegutu on August 2. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Chipawo Shines in Germany

  The Herald

  Zimbabwe's Children Performing Arts Workshop stole the limelight here with a stunning performance at the 13th World Festival of Children's Theatre. Read more »

• Zimbabwe: Zhakata's Gospel Somersault

  The Herald

  Zora music exponent Leonard Zhakata's latest offering indicates a transition from liberation theology to prosperity gospel. Read more »

July 28

• Mali: When Bassekou Kouyate Met Taj Mahal [analysis]

  ThinkAfricaPress

  The coming together of African American blues titan Taj Mahal and legendary Malian ngoni player Bassekou Kouyate in London resulted in sheer jubilance. Read more »

• Namibia: 'Naked and Afraid' Filmed in Namibia

  Namibian

  The American reality television series 'Naked and Afraid' has filmed a recent episode in Namibia. Each programme pairs two new contestants - a man and a woman - and places them in... Read more »