November 05
Africa: People Need to Play
UCT
Professor Mark Solms of the University of Cape Town's (UCT) Neuroscience Institute delivered a lecture about the importance of play to an auditorium of UCT alumni on 31 October.… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Puts Night Clubs On Notice Over Noise Pollution
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has pledged to intensify a crackdown on clubs operating in residential areas due to persistent noise pollution concerns, particularly in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sculptor Muchenje Calls for More Art Spaces
The Herald
Renowned stone sculptor Cosmas Muchenje has called for the opening of more art workshops and exhibition spaces to preserve culture. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jonah Moyo Basks in Phd Honour
The Herald
Contemporary sungura musician, Jonah Moyo's decades-long illustrious and enterprising musical journey paid off last Saturday after President Mnangagwa, who is also Chancellor of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Change in Kombi Culture, Responsibility Needed [editorial]
The Herald
With a fatal kombi crash almost every four weeks, the latest when seven people were killed in Kuwadzana, Harare, last week when a kombi driver allegedly turned right in front of a… Read more »
November 04
Africa: African Writers Celebrated With Prestigious French Literary Prizes
RFI
French-Algerian writer Kamel Daoud on Monday won France's top literary prize, the Goncourt, for a novel set during Algeria's civil war between the government and Islamists in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Eloswag, 'Mistakenly' Posts Sex Tape On Snapchat
Premium Times
The incident has ignited conversations and debates among fans and observers, with some speculating that the leak was a response to claims about his sexuality. Read more »
Rwanda: 'I Bweranganzo' Concert - When Music Meets Social Cause
New Times
Renowned Catholic choir Christus Regnat on Sunday, November 3, held its second edition of "I Bweranganzo" concert, drawing hundreds of worshipers who gathered not only to enjoy… Read more »
Nigeria: 'See You Soon' - Bobrisky Jets Out of Nigeria
Vanguard
Controversial cross-dresser Idris Okuneye has reportedly departed Nigeria just days after being released by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). Read more »
Nigeria: I Want to Take Afrobeat to New Heights, Hit the Global Stage - - Dj a-Tech
Vanguard
Nigerian budding Afrobeat star, DJ A-Tech, born Ayomide Omonira, has expressed optimism about taking Afrobeat music to new heights on the global stage. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater
Afropop
Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba's… Read more »
Africa: Womex 2024 Wraps Up in Manchester, UK
Afropop
The end of October brings autumn leaves, cooler weather, Halloween, and, of course, the Worldwide Music Expo (aka WOMEX). The floating convention takes place in a different city… Read more »
South Africa: Sport Committee Congratulates Ringo for Being Bestowed Legendary Status in Music [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted the honour bestowed on Mr Ringo Madlingozi at the SA Music Awards last night. Read more »
Nigeria: Top 10 Nigerian Celebrities Who Became Famous Through Social Media
Vanguard
In Nigeria, social media has transformed the way people discover and connect with talent. From comedians to musicians, several Nigerian celebrities have built their fame by… Read more »
November 03
Nigeria: Sope Martins Debuts 'The Kidlit Fest' in Lagos
Vanguard
The Kid Lit Foundation has announced the inaugural edition of The KidLit Fest, which will take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja, Lagos,… Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond Borders, Art X Lagos Maps the Promised Land
This Day
On its ninth edition, ART X Lagos solidifies its position as the premier platform for contemporary African art, culture, and creativity. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke reports Read more »
Nigeria: Olowe of ISE Museum Set to Rise in Ekiti
This Day
A memorial museum is set to be built in honour of Olowe of Ise, one of Nigeria's most celebrated sculptors. Olowe, born in Ise Ekiti in 1875, was known for his exceptional wood… Read more »
Nigeria: BBNaija Star Tacha Acquires Football Cub
Leadership
Big Brother Naija reality show star, Anita Natacha Akide, known as Tacha, has joined the league of celebrities owning football clubs in Nigeria. Read more »
November 02
South Africa: Fatoumata Diawara - A Psychedelic Journey Through Sound and Spirit At Joy of Jazz
Daily Maverick
Although the Joy of Jazz spaceship landed and departed Johannesburg a fortnight ago, looking at Vuyo Giba's photographs of Mali's Wassoulou punk-rock dervish left Bongani Madondo… Read more »
November 01
South Africa: Soccer Star Faces Charges After Fatal Crash - South African News Briefs - November 1, 2024
allAfrica
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Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained Again, Removed From KLM Flight to Amsterdam
Vanguard
Social media personality Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, was detained and removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight late Thursday night by immigration officials while… Read more »
Namibia: Drag Night Brings Halloween Alive
New Era
The riveting Drag Night Namibia is back with a Halloween extravaganza feel to it at the Village Garden in Windhoek tonight. Read more »
October 31
Zimbabwe: The Rise of the Mbingas [analysis]
African Arguments
Commonly called mbingas for their penchant for luxury, many of Zimbabwe's richest men and women are vessels for the ruling party's looting of state coffers. Read more »
South Africa: Campaign Builds to Block 'Undesirable' R&B Star Chris Brown's Johannesburg Gigs
Daily Maverick
Controversy has surrounded US R&B singer Chris Brown's upcoming Johannesburg shows amid calls to declare him an 'undesirable person' due to his history of aggression. Read more »
Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube's Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
Daily Trust
Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube. Read more »
