October 17
Nigeria: Coronation Group Emphasis Commitment to African Creativity
Vanguard
Coronation Group has emphasized its commitment to initiatives that promote the appreciation of Africa's rich arts heritage. Read more »
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women - Sophie Dubusha
Ethiopian Herald
Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Kay Wonder - Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
Vanguard
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes… Read more »
Nigeria: Music - A Tool for Curbing Social Vices - Group
Vanguard
To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children's Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at… Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal - 'I Didn't Defame You,' Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz
Premium Times
"I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content..." Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ayobami 'Bobo B', Is Dead
Leadership
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as 'Bobo B', is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead
Premium Times
The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior… Read more »
October 15
South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people)… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against… Read more »
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role
Premium Times
Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga - Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana
Premium Times
The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. Read more »
Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania
New Times
Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. Read more »
Namibia: Lioness Set to Drop New Album
Namibian
If you're a local rap connoisseur with a taste for feisty flows, catchy hooks and stylish visuals, there's a phrase bound to stop your scrolling: "Lioness is coming." Read more »
