June 09
Zimbabwe: Tinaye's Explosive 'Nothing to Hide' Show Leaves Trail of Blood - Mnangagwa Comically Survives but Chamisa, Chivayo, Jah Prayzah Don't
New Zimbabwe
VERY few of his colleagues in the Stand Up comedy business thought he would fill up Reps Theatre, of which they can be forgiven as Tinaye Wayne had last been on set over a year ago… Read more »
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
Namibian
Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector's economic contribution to the country by addressing severe… Read more »
Nigeria: Adepoju Unveils Book On Financial Stress, Escaping Debt
Vanguard
For the author of 'Broke After Pay Day,' Yemisi Lucy Adepoju, it has become imperative to interrogate emotional, cultural and behavioural patterns behind financial exhaustion. Read more »
June 08
South Africa: Zama Zama - Graham Coetzer Digs Into the Illicit Mining Underworld
Daily Maverick
Through exclusive interviews with zama zamas, syndicate insiders, intelligence operatives, and law enforcement officials, Zama Zama sheds light on the hidden mechanics of this… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Voice Actor Nyirabagande 'Langwida' Dies
New Times
Nyirabagande Drocelle Fridaus, widely known by her stage name "Langwida" in the long-running Radio Rwanda drama "Urunana," has died after an illness. Read more »
Namibia: 'Wrong Generation' Set for Official Cinema Premiere
New Era
The film 'Wrong Generation' is set to have its official cinema premiere on 11 June 2026 at Ster Kinekor, Grove Mall, Windhoek. Read more »
South Africa: Kylie Jenner Dancing to 'Jerusalema' Has Mzansi Feeling Proud Again
Scrolla
Kylie Jenner was filmed doing the Jerusalema dance challenge on a beach holiday in Turks and Caicos, and the clip is doing the rounds again. Master KG and Nomcebo Zikode released… Read more »
Nigeria: Glamour, Honour, At the 7th Africa Illustrious Award
Vanguard
It was a moment of honour as awardees at the 2026 Africa Illustrious Award held at the Lagos Oriental Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos, on Saturday were recognized and conferred with… Read more »
Nigeria: Grammy-Winning Nigerian-British Singer Talay Riley Stabbed to Death
Vanguard
British-Nigerian singer and songwriter Talay Riley has died after he was stabbed in East London, prompting a murder investigation by police. Read more »
Nigeria: Why I Kept My Daughter Private for Two Years - Adunni Ade
Vanguard
Nigerian-American actress and model, Adunni Ade, has revealed why she kept the birth of her daughter away from the public eye for more than two years. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chivayo Splashes Cars, Cash On Boxing Icons Manyuchi and Zvenyika
New Zimbabwe
Local boxing icons Charles Manyuchi and Alfonso Zvenyika have received cars and cash from businessman and philanthropist Wicknell Chivayo in recognition of their contributions to… Read more »
Uganda: Beautiful Chaos, Dancing Zombies As Kampala Neon Raves Crown New Champions
Nile Post
The lights went out, the music turned up, and for several hours on Saturday night, Supremacy Lounge in Nakulabye became a stage for one of Kampala's most energetic dance… Read more »
Uganda: Jajja Kasozi Batuuka Is Shaping Uganda's Heritage Narrative Through Music
Nile Post
In an era defined by rapid globalization and shifting cultural identities, a growing number of African creatives are turning to indigenous heritage as both inspiration and… Read more »
Namibia: Sixer Drops Album 'For the Taxi Ranks, the Grind'
Namibian
Namibian Afro-pop artist Haimbodi Rikius, also known as Sixer Vundakan, recently released his fifth studio album, 'Kotse moKotse'. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Many Tribes
Premium Times
The Berlin Conference was a disservice to Africa. Irrespective of whichever echo chamber you stumble into, there is no question about this. What happened there? Apprehensive lest… Read more »
Nigeria: Idris Elba Says a Black James Bond Is 'Not a Realistic Thing,' Calls Years of Rumours Unfounded
Leadership
Hollywood star Idris Elba has finally addressed one of the entertainment industry's most enduring rumours, that he was in line to play James Bond, firmly stating that the… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Was Overshadowed By Controversy' - - Nkechi Blessing Refocuses On Career
Leadership
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing Sunday, based in America, has said she is working to change how people see her career. Read more »
June 07
Zimbabwe: Roseanna Hall Crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 in Record Multi-Queen Finale
New Zimbabwe
ROSEANNA Hall was crowned Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2026 on Saturday night, leading a record seven-queen lineup at the national finale in Harare. Read more »
Somalia: Discovery Documentary Featuring Somaliland Wins Five International Film Awards
Horn Diplomat
A documentary series highlighting wildlife conservation efforts in Somaliland and Namibia has won five international film awards, bringing global recognition to initiatives aimed… Read more »
South Africa: 'It's Hollywood' - MPs Slam Leadership Vacuums As Higher Education Sector Positions Remain Unresolved
Daily Maverick
As criticism mounts over acting appointments across the higher education sector, MPs have questioned why permanent appointments have not been filled. A leaked letter obtained by… Read more »
Nigeria: High Chief Tochukwu Ezisi Rolls Out the Drums for Wife's Golden Jubilee
This Day
It was an evening wrapped in glamour, splendour and heartfelt celebration as the President of the National Association of Government Approved Freight Forwarders (NAGAFF), High… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's New Security Dance With Poland
This Day
Nigeria is looking East. Not to China or Russia this time. To Poland. The Federal Government is deepening security cooperation with the Eastern European nation, and the details… Read more »
Nigeria: From Sand Drawings to Epic Journeys
This Day
Hassan Aliyu's 40-year retrospective at Wolfson College and ArtSpace 5-7 in Cambridge, UK, traces a life and practice shaped by movement and memory, and by the persistent work of… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Okot P'bitek Is Born
Nile Post
On this day in 1931, legendary poet Okot p'Bitek was born in Gulu in northern Uganda. Read more »
June 06
Namibia: Young T Wok Ongha's 'Constant Evolution'
Namibian
Young T WokOngha, real name Tulina Ndafyaalako, made his breakthrough onto the local music scene in 2006 and is still going strong. Read more »
