September 16
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 »
Zimbabwe: Unpublished Africa's Creative Business Studio to Launch This Month
New Zimbabwe
UNPUBLISHED Africa, a creative hub that supports emerging African visual artists, will this September launch the third cohort of the Creative Business Studio, its flagship… Read more »
Nigeria: Reflecting On Exhibition in Honour of Nsikak Essien
Vanguard
The Nsikak Essien Foundation for Creative Arts has reflected on the recently concluded retrospective exhibition titled "The Infinity Project: A Retrospective Exhibition in Honour… Read more »
Ghana: Many Youths to Train Under a German-Sponsored 'Make Fashion Inclusive' Programme.
Accra Times
"This initiative is not just about creating jobs - it is about equipping you with skills that can transform your future. The hub will offer training in fashion, business… Read more »
South Africa: Call to Visit Heritage Sites to Honour Liberation Struggle Stalwarts
SAnews.gov.za
As the nation celebrates the 2024 Heritage Month in honour of liberation struggle stalwarts, government has encouraged South Africans to visit heritage sites, museums, galleries… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Colomentality' - How We Validate Cultural Experiences, By Uddin Ifeanyi [opinion]
Premium Times
Our chances of contributing positively to the global cultural gene pool is circumscribed each time we insist on expressing ourselves through tunnel-visioned prisms. Read more »
Namibia: 'Pause, Reflect and Explore'
Namibian
I am deeply thrilled to be here today to inaugurate this exciting month- Read more »
Namibia: 'Trap' Is a Bit of a Trap
Namibian
M Night Shyamalan's latest film 'Trap' (2024) is testament to his creativity and ability to come up with gripping concepts. Read more »
Nigeria: British Council Premieres Ralia's Secret, the Tragic Split
Vanguard
From the stable of Oza Media and Grand Redemption Pictures, come two insightful films from two visionary filmmakers, Faustina Okomayin and Samuel O. Olateru. Read more »
Nigeria: Akinpelu Set to Release Two Christian Drama Series
Vanguard
A United Kingdom-based Nigerian cleric, Reverend Wisdom Akinpelu has announced plans to release two Christian drama series in Nigeria by October 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Cinematographer Ola Cardoso Relives 'Breath of Life' AMVCA Win, Career Strides
Premium Times
At the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA), Breath of Life won Best Movie, Best Director, Best Lead Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Supporting Actress awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Mohbad's Family Stops Concert for Late Singer
Vanguard
The family of the late Afropop star, IleriOluwa Aloba, otherwise called Mohbad, has urged the promoter of the 'Sing for Mohbad' concert, Pastor Larry Omodia, to desist from holding… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seh Calaz's Highly Anticipated 'Noah' Album Launch Put On Ice Til 2025
New Zimbabwe
POPULAR Zimdancehall artist Seh Calaz's highly anticipated album launch has been postponed to 2025. Read more »
September 15
Africa: 'Dahomey' Film Invites Colonial Past to Speak Through Benin's Stolen Treasures
RFI
In her award-winning documentary Dahomey, director Mati Diop imagines the voice of royal treasures looted from West Africa by European colonisers and only recently sent back to… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija S9 - Lovebirds Ben, Chizoba Evicted
This Day
In the first individual eviction of the Big Brother Naija 'No Loose Guard' edition, Ben and Chizoba were sent home. Both had entered the house with their respective… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija 9 - 'Comedian' Ben, Girlfriend Chizoba Evicted From House
Leadership
Ben of the former BETA duo in the ongoing Season 9 Big Brother Naija reality TV show, has been evicted from the 'No Loose Guard' House on Sunday night. Read more »
Uganda: Kenzo Apologises After Chaotic Arua Show
Nile Post
Kenzo and his team arrived in Arua early in the day, ready for the performance. However, things took a turn when, at around 6:30pm, they were informed that the promoter had been… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt Seals Cubana Chief Priest's Lekki Restaurant
Premium Times
Cubana Chief Priest announced the restaurant's opening on his Instagram page on 2 September. Read more »
Nigeria: In 'Imported Wives', Filmmaker Pascal Atuma Highlights 'Japa', Marriage Challenges
Premium Times
"No matter how rich a woman is in Africa, once she's married to a man, she must respect him, but when they move overseas, some of our women see it as freedom at last." Read more »
Nigeria: Top 8 Comedians in Northern Nigeria Making Waves With Their Hilarious Acts
Leadership
Laughter transcends all boundaries, and Northern Nigeria boasts a distinct style of humor that has delightfully entertained audiences for years. A fresh wave of comedians is… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo 2024 - Davido Endorses PDP Candidate Ighodalo
Leadership
Award-winning musician, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has thrown his weight behind Asue Ighodalo, the People's Democratic Party (PDP) candidate in the September 21 Edo… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Seals Cubana Chief Priest's Lounge Over Noise Pollution
Leadership
The Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) in its bid to clamp down on noise and environmental pollution, has sealed off Donald's Lounge, located at Lekki Phase 1… Read more »
September 14
Nigeria: Glitz, Glamour, as Toyin Saraki Celebrates at 60
This Day
Acclaimed literary giant, Prof. Femi Osofisan, aptly titled one of his award-winning plays, "Birthdays Are Not for Dying.'' No doubt, birthdays are occasions for the celebration of… Read more »