October 31
Africa: African Publishing Is Being Revolutionised - Report Explores Trends in Six Countries [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It's an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing… Read more »
Uganda: 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege Festival Announces Nyege in the City Program, Showcasing Jinja City Attractions
Independent (Kampala)
Africa's largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Gets Valuable Lessons At Venice Biennale - VP Mohadi
The Herald
Vice President Kembo Mohadi says his visit to Italy for the 60th Venice Biennale has been fruitful as it allowed Zimbabwe to explore ways of boosting the visual arts sector. Read more »
October 30
Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries - Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs to Revoke ID, Passport of Former Miss South Africa Finalist and Mother
allAfrica
The Department of Home Affairs says former Miss South Africa finalist Chidimma Adetshina and her mother's identity documents and passports will be revoked because they failed… Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Maintenance Culture Affecting Nigeria's Sports Development, Says Pinnick
Premium Times
Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria's sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes' opportunities. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Set Up Own Global Arts Exhibition
The Herald
Zimbabwe is considering setting up a global art exhibition modelled around the giant Venice Biennale, to expose more gifted visual artists to global buyers and attract foreign… Read more »
October 29
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2022 Muheto Divine Arrested
New Times
Rwanda National Police (RNP) on October 29, confirmed the arrest of Miss Rwanda 2022 Divine Nshuti Muheto over serious traffic violations. Read more »
Rwanda: Noise Pollution - Eight Things Kigali Bars Can Do to Comply With Regulations
New Times
Bars in the City of Kigali have been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations issued in the ministerial instructions of… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Announces 2024 Liberian Music Awards
New Dawn
Liberia's leading mobile GSM company, Lonestar Cell MTN, announces nominees for the 2024 Edition of the MTN Liberian EMusic Awards (MLMA). Read more »
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Responds to Apostle Grace Lubega With a Bible Verse
Nile Post
Nyege Nyege festival organizers have responded to recent calls from Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries to ban the annual event over claims of moral decay. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Remand Officer Who Killed Enugu Musician
Daily Trust
Police Inspector Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad in Enugu State, has been arraigned and remanded in prison custody for the murder of Igbo ogene… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Boora Family Remembers Gringo
The Herald
Valerie Mpundu and Tanyaradzwa Tanyanyiwa Read more »
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Officer Who Killed Enugu Ogene Musician
This Day
The Nigeria Police yesterday arraigned before a Chief Magistrate's Court, a Police Inspector, Joseph Ozonwanji, formerly of the Anti-Cultism Police Squad, Enugu, for the murder of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks to Strengthen Cultural Ties in Venice
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi arrived here last night for the 60th Venice Biennale, during which Zimbabwe seeks to boost cultural relations with other countries. Read more »
October 28
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Inspector Who Killed Nigerian Musician
Premium Times
The musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, was shot dead by the police inspector at the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Coloured South Africans Are All but Erased From History Textbooks - I Asked Learners How That Makes Them Feel [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Read more »
Africa: Global Stars Unite for Earthshot Prize in South Africa [press release]
The Earthshot Prize
Some of the world's most influential artists, athletes, musicians, and advocates will join The Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa this November to spotlight inspiring… Read more »
Nigeria: How I Met, Married Ned Nwoko - Regina Daniels
Premium Times
"When I started with my husband, I even forgot I was supposed to have boyfriends because I had twenty boyfriends at that time..." Read more »
Nigeria: How I Shunned CV Writing, Shattered Family Success Expectations - Davido
Premium Times
"I come from a family with a clear structure--go to school, and after that, go directly to work. You either join my dad's company or find work elsewhere..." Read more »
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 »
