August 28
Nigeria: I'll Enter Big Brother Naija Next Year - Chidimma Adetshina
Premium Times
"If I can stay away for seven weeks at Miss SA, trust me, I'm sure I can do it. I don't plan to go back to South Africa for now." Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles' Golty Seeks Financial Assistance for Repatriation VIA Gofundme
Seychelles News Agency
Popular Seychellois reggae artist, Golty Farabeau, who moved to the United Kingdom some 20 years ago is appealing to fans and well-wishers in the country to help him raise… Read more »
Ghana: T1mmy Unleashes Highly-Anticipated Debut EP 'It's Only Us'
Accra Times
If their opps thought they were cold, the T1mmy and SRT Gwalla are colder. The two captivate with well-pieced lines that put their experiences on the streets in perspective and… Read more »
Rwanda: Photos - Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe to Wed Michael Tesfay On December 29
New Times
Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe and long-time fiancé Michael Tesfay have scheduled their wedding on December 29. Read more »
Rwanda: Massamba's Concert - A Celebration of Rwanda's Rebirth, Cultural Heritage
New Times
Renowned Rwandan musician Massamba Intore is two days away from staging his highly-anticipated concert dubbed '30 40 Ubutore' at BK Arena. Read more »
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - August, 2024
Afropop
The songs of summer 2024 are flying by. We at Afropop Worldwide have our own takes, and here are a few to consider. This month's seven picks lean heavily into Afrobeats, the genre… Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Titled My Fourth Album 'Adedamola' - Fireboy DML
Premium Times
With a massive and devoted following worldwide, particularly in the US, Nigeria, UK, Germany, and France, Fireboy DML's music has resonated deeply with Spotify listeners,… Read more »
August 27
Ethiopia: Govt Imports 50 Million Liters of Cooking Oil, 200,000 Quintals of Sugar to Tame Surging Prices Ahead of Ethiopian New Year
Addis Standard
To address the rising prices observed in various markets across Ethiopia, the government has announced the importation of 50 million liters of edible oil. Read more »
Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol's Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie
New Times
Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Read more »
Uganda: Comedian T-Amale Blames Career Decline On Bobi's Political Popularity
Nile Post
Comedian, Innocent Kafeero alias T-Amale has attributed the decline in his career to the change in popularity of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza… Read more »
Africa: Salin Cheewapansri - From Bangkok to Africa
Afropop
Salin Cheewapansri was born in the mid-1990's and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Musically inclined, she tried the piano, but then switched to drums when she heard that the drum… Read more »
Africa: Rock Painting Is the Oldest Image of an African Rail, a Bird That May Have Had a Special Meaning for the SAN People [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It… Read more »
Rwanda: Riderman, Bulldog Lead Inaugural Kivu Beach Festival Lineup
New Times
After a successful concert during which they launched "Icyumba Cy'Amategeko" EP over the weekend, Riderman and Bulldog, two of Rwanda's finest rappers, are expected to lead the… Read more »
Eritrea: Exhibition to Familiarize Eritrea and Its Culture
Shabait
Asmara, 27 August 2024 - The Eritrean community in Trondheim, Norway, organized an exhibition aimed at familiarizing visitors with Eritrea and its culture during a festival held in… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Recovers 3 Artifacts From the Netherlands
Egypt Online
The Egyptian embassy in the Hague received three smuggled Egyptian artifacts, thanks to support and coordination between the ministries of foreign affairs and tourism. Read more »
Uganda: Ya Levis' Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More
Nile Post
Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - 'Forgive Me, I'm Losing My Sanity' - Adanma Luke Begs Nigerians
Premium Times
" I'm gradually losing my life. I don't even know how to call people for a job. Please, Nigerians, forgive me." Read more »
Mauritius: Winners of the 2nd Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 Awarded Prizes
Government of Mauritius
The award ceremony for the Second Edition of the Inter-Primary Short Film Competition 2023 was held, today, at the Mahatma Gandhi Institute in Moka. Mare d'Albert Government School… Read more »
Rwanda: Ada Cotton's Quest to Celebrate African Diaspora Through Cinema
New Times
Born filmmaker based in France, has history with telling stories through filmmaking considering her dedication to the profession that has been enjoying exploring from a young age. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jazz Trumpeter Lunga Zim Bound
The Herald
UNITED Kingdom-based trumpeter Paul Lunga's home-coming shows in Bulawayo and Harare next month are set to revive the appeal of jazz. Read more »
August 26
Nigeria: Lagbaja Returns in Fireboy's 'Adedamola' Album
Premium Times
Lagbaja's last public appearance was at the 2022 AMVCA, where he performed alongside Rema. Read more »
Nigeria: Fans Mourn Actress Sharon Okpamen, Who Died After Childbirth
Premium Times
She began acting in 2010 in the movie "Touch Not My Crown" a role she earned courtesy of the late veteran John 'Mr Ibu' Okafor. Read more »
Liberia: Former Miss Liberia, Annie Broderick Is Dead
FrontPageAfrica
Annie Wineh Broderick, a former Miss Liberia, who at the Miss World pageant in 1983 won the Africa Queen of Beauty, has died in Monrovia, FrontPageAfrica has gathered. Read more »
Nigeria: Gov Kefas Appreciates VP Shettima, Jonathan, Others for Attending Daughter's Wedding
Leadership
The governor of Taraba State, Agbu Kefas, has expressed his gratitude to Vice President Kashim Shettima for attending his daughter's wedding over the weekend. Read more »
Nigeria: Exploring John Sparrow's Mission to Inspire and Uplift Using Music As a Tool
This Day
Meet John Sparrow, the vibrant voice of Afrobeats whose journey from the bustling streets of Lagos to the university stage is nothing short of inspiring. Born Ogabiola John… Read more »