October 27
Nigeria: How I Met, Collaborated With Damian Marley On 'Heavier Yet' Album - Seun Kuti
Premium Times
"The Kutis and Marleys have never made music. How weird is that? Our fathers both stood for the same thing with their music; they sang to and for the restoration of our people's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gringo's Tombstone Unveiled
The Herald
The tombstone of veteran actor Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo was unveiled on Sunday afternoon at Rukweza Village in Nyazura by his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station
Leadership
A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police… Read more »
Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy
This Day
The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes Read more »
Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo
This Day
Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his… Read more »
October 26
Nigeria: I Didn't Like Dorobucci, Eminado Songs Before Their Release - Tiwa Savage
Vanguard
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed how she hated two of her songs recommended by her then manager, which gave her hit records. Read more »
October 25
Africa: Sci-Fi, Folklore, and Faith - Korede Azeez's Unique Lens As a Nigerian Muslim Filmmaker [interview]
African Arguments
Korede Azeez is one of the Nigeria's most prolific breakout filmmakers. Her journey sheds light on the broader landscape of women in Nigeria's expanding film industry. Read more »
Lesotho: Prominent Musician Khopolo's Murderers Charged
Lesotho Times
THE police have made a breakthrough in the murder of famous famo musician, Lisuoa "Khopolo" Khuluoe and radio personality Pulane "Lefahla" Macheli who were fatally shot on 20 July… Read more »
Zimbabwe: How to End Zimbabwe's Poverty - 2024 Nobel Prize Winners
New Zimbabwe
The authors who diagnosed Zimbabwe's political and economic problems over a decade ago have won the 2024 Economics Nobel Prize. Read more »
Nigeria: Music Video Production, Promotion Now Cost N100 Million, Timaya Laments
Premium Times
"When you call these young Nigerian artistes, they tell you ₦50 million, ₦30 million, because they're spending a lot of money and need to make it back." Read more »
October 24
Nigeria: Seun Kuti Gets Heavier Yet
Afropop
Seun Kuti, youngest son of the Afrobeat legend and founder, is just out with his seventh studio album, Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head). It's a strong set of tracks, featuring… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Mental Health Celebrates 30 Years of Its Colourful Kite Festival
GroundUp
The organisations hosts the annual event to raise funds so it can continue offering mental health services to thousands of people Read more »
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
Premium Times
The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Focus, Boldness Shaped Me'
The Herald
Yesteryear sculptor Costa Gurupira has said it takes courage and determination to remain important and relevant in visual arts. Read more »
October 23
Africa: Idris Elba to Build Film Studios in Africa, Says Move is 'Going to Happen'
allAfrica
Idris Elba has announced plans to relocate to Africa within the next decade, to fuel the growth of the continent's booming film industry. Read more »
Uganda: Former Miss Uganda Dorah Mwima Now a Renowned Doula [interview]
Observer
DORAH MWIMA BARRAK, 34, is Miss Uganda 2008, a doula and childbirth educator, founder of Wow Mom, Queen MA and CEO of Denan Baby to Kids shops in Kampala. Read more »
October 22
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Filmmaker, Activist Chosen for Spendlove Prize
New Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga, a renowned Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist, was selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice,… Read more »
Ethiopia: The Atse Tewodros Project Aims At Reconciliation Between Ethiopians and Italians [interview]
Afropop
Gabriella Ghermandi is a singer, performer and writer born in Addis Ababa in 1965 to an Italian father and an Italian-Eritrean mother raised in Ethiopia. Ghermandi moved to Italy… Read more »
Nigeria: NPFL, Nilayo Seal Deal for All-Star Game - Davido, Burna Boy to Dazzle Fans
Vanguard
The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) and Nilayo Sports Management Limited (NSML) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organize the NPFL All-Star Game at the end… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigerian Army Forced Me Into Music - Kollington Ayinla
Daily Trust
The legendary Fuji Musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as General Kollington Ayinla, has described how the Nigerian Army forced him into music. Read more »
Nigeria: Miss Nollywood Moves to Patch 64,000 Potholes in States
Daily Trust
Miss Hassana Ozohu-Salisu, the 2024 Miss Nollywood International Beauty Pageant is to embark on patching 64, 000 potholes in the 36 states of the federation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Model Wants Boy Child Recognised
The Herald
Victoria Falls model, Future Nyoni, who is set to represent Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone at the Mr Africa International pageant running from December 12-24, has called for the… Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Loaded for Bear - Shameful Hat-Trick - Three SA World Heritage Sites Are Threatened By Sewage [column]
Daily Maverick
South Africa has failed in its obligations as a signatory of the Unesco Convention to protect its World Heritage Sites. Read more »
Kenya: Meet the Nigerian Helping Kenyan Models Excel in Global Pageantry
Capital FM
Joan Okorodudu's passion for modelling was evident when she was a little girl; however, given her beginnings in a politically charged Nigeria and a background in political science,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Braai Fest Lives to Billing
The Herald
IMBIBERS and foodies had a memorable weekend at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival held at Old Hararians last Saturday in the capital. Read more »
