September 19
Nigeria: Pastor Komaiya Hailed As Bishop Oyedepo's 'Most Successful Protégé'
Leadership
Prominent Nigerian figure, MC Orobo, has declared the leader of The Master's Place International Church, Pastor Korede Komaiya, as the most successful Pastor tutored by the founder… Read more »
Nigeria: Ronaldo Features Asake's 'Active' in Viral Instagram Video
Premium Times
This is the second time the footballer has shown interest in a song by a Nigerian artiste Read more »
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Dele Gold Buried in Lagos
Premium Times
The burial rites began on Tuesday at Victoria Garden Conference Centre, Ikeja, with a service of songs, Christian wake-keeping, candlelight procession, and artistes' night. Read more »
Ethiopia: About the Author, the Novel - Nervous Conditions [book review]
Ethiopian Herald
A poet, a novelist, a filmmaker, and a gender and culture activist, Tsitsi Dangarembga was born on February 14th, 1959, in colonial Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). Read more »
Ethiopia: Oromia to Host First-Ever Irreechaa Expo Here
Ethiopian Herald
-The Oromia State Culture and Tourism Bureau has announced its preparations for the first-ever "Irreechaa Expo 2024" at the Addis Ababa Bazar and Exhibition Center. Read more »
Nigeria: The Neglect of Public Libraries
This Day
All stakeholders should invest more in libraries Read more »
Nigeria: Govt to Export 1,000 Year-Old Traditional Northern Nigeria Combat Sports Heritage
This Day
The federal government has said it plans to support and export the 1,000-year-old Dambe sports, a Northern Nigeria cultural heritage. Read more »
September 18
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria's Nutrition Crisis
allAfrica
"I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes." Read more »
Africa: What's in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa [analysis]
ISS
It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens' right to choose their tech. Read more »
South Africa: Three Workers Injured After Trench Collapse - South African News Briefs - September 18, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Bhundu Boys Member Rise Kagona Dies
The Herald
Bhundu Boys founding member, Rise Kagona, has died. Read more »
Nigeria: Cristiano Ronaldo Features Nigerian Singer Asake's Song in New Content
Leadership
Portuguese football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, has added a Nigerian touch to his latest Instagram content by featuring the popular song "Active" by a Nigerian singer Asake. Read more »
Nigeria: Booker Prize Organisers Announce History-Making Shortlist
Premium Times
While no Nigerian made this year's longlist and shortlist, multiple Nigerian writers have won the Booker Prize in the past. Read more »
Namibia: National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Council Appointed
Namibia Economist
Eight members were appointed, to the National Indigenous Knowledge Systems Council (NIKSC) by the National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), recently. Read more »
Namibia: Silver Jubilee Meeting for Traditional Leaders [document]
Namibian
I am honoured to join our esteemed members of the Council of Traditional Leaders this morning. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Self-Taught to Jazz Icon - Timeless Journey of Alemseged Kebede
Ethiopian Herald
There's yet to be a genre from Ethiopia that has risen in the world's music scene the way that Ethiopian jazz had in the first half of the 20th century. Sampled across many genres… Read more »
Rwanda: DJ Marnaud On the Spot Amid 'Fraud' Claims
New Times
Renowned Rwandan disc jockey Arnaud Mugisha Gatera, popularly known as DJ Marnaud, is currently the talk of local showbiz after Nigerian DJ Dope Caesar publicly accused him of… Read more »
Rwanda: 10 Gripping Books to Read As Rwandan Authors Mark Literacy Month
New Times
As Rwanda celebrates Literacy Month, it is the perfect opportunity to explore the rich literary landscape of Rwandan authors. Launched on September 21, 2020, this month-long… Read more »
September 17
Nigeria: BBNaija - Wanni, Tjay, Handi, Six Others Nominated for Eviction
Premium Times
Monday's dramatic face-to-face nomination process in the Big Brother Naija " No Loose Guard" season was one for the books, as nine housemates were nominated by their fellow… Read more »
Nigeria: Spotify Celebrates Wizkid's 'Ojuelegba' 10th Anniversary
Vanguard
Spotify, an online streaming platform, on Tuesday celebrated Wizkid's "Ojuelegba" 10 years anniversary. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Three Visual Artists Give Back to Community
The Herald
THREE visual artists from the SwissZim Heritage Gallery in Domboshava, Mashonaland East province -- Tonderai Mujuru, Keith Zenda, and Sarah Kuvenguhwa -- use their earnings and… Read more »
September 16
South Africa: TikTok Exposé Leads to Restaurant Raid - South African News Briefs - September 16, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor Emmanuel France Is Dead
Premium Times
The veteran actor was famous for his roles in Domitilla (1996) and The Curfew (2021). Read more »
Kenya: Quiver Steak House Ditches Loud Music After Noise Complaints [editorial]
Capital FM
National Government Administration Officers will be pivotal in restoring the Nairobi River Basin as part of a new government programme launching on October 1, President William… Read more »
Kenya: Java House Africa Hosts Art Exhibition, Competition for Children
Capital FM
Java House hosted an art exhibit and competition for children between 6 and 11 years as it marked its 25th anniversary. Read more »