October 20
Nigeria: Ngannou Returns to MMA, Knocks Out Ferreira in Under Four Minutes
Vanguard
Francis Ngannou took less than four minutes to knock out Renan Ferreira, marking an emotional return to mixed martial arts (MMA). Read more »
Ethiopia: Magnificent Cultural Demonstrations At Damera...Dubusha
Ethiopian Herald
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Namibia: Namibia's Albertina Haimbala Jets Off to Philippines for Miss Earth Competition
Namibian
Miss Earth Namibia 2024 Albertina Haimbala is travelling to Manila in the Philippines, where she will be representing Namibia in the Miss Earth competition. Read more »
October 19
Nigeria: Oba of Benin Celebrates New Yam Festival
Vanguard
The Oba of Benin, Ewuare II, on Saturday, welcomed ancestral relations to the Palace for the 2024 Emorọ festival, (a celebration of the new yam harvest). Read more »
Nigeria: Michael Mazi-Michael Emerges Mr. World Nigeria 2024
Vanguard
In a grand finale held at the Silverbird Galleria, Lagos, Michael Mazi-Michael, a registered nurse with passion for fitness and well-being, emerged winner of the Mr. World Nigeria… Read more »
October 18
Africa: If Your Child Is Watching TV and Playing Online Games, You Should Do It With Them - Here's Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Young children spend a lot of time using screens: watching television, playing on touchscreen apps, or Facetiming with grandparents. In fact, research on global screen time… Read more »
Africa: Some People Love to Scare Themselves in an Already Scary World - Here's the Psychology of Why [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Fall for me as a teenager meant football games, homecoming dresses - and haunted houses. My friends organized group trips to the local fairground, where barn sheds were turned into… Read more »
Africa: Afropop Worldwide - Now Hiring - Community Liaison Associate
Afropop
Are you passionate about African and African diaspora music and culture? Do you thrive in the vibrant arts scene of New York City? Join Afropop Worldwide, the Peabody Award-winning… Read more »
October 17
Rwanda: Who Are Rwanda's Top 5 Artists With Largest YouTube Community?
New Times
Gospel music sensation Israel Mbonyi has surpassed US-based secular-cum-gospel musician Meddy, and replaced him as Rwanda's first artiste with highest number of YouTube… Read more »
Africa: Ibrahim Maalouf Embraces the World [interview]
Afropop
Ibrahim Maalouf is shape-shifting Renaissance man. A master of the quarter-tone trumpet, a modified version of the instrument capable of playing Arabic scales (maqamat), Maalouf… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Colonial White Boys in Zimbabwe - John Eppel's Autobiography Is a Welcome Book, but a Difficult Read [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Zimbabwean writer John Eppel's literary career has always been defined by one peculiar trait. He publishes fictional work, in stark contrast to the majority of the country's other… Read more »
South Africa: Mphela for 2024 Castle Lager Braai Festival
The Herald
South African dancing sensation, Kamo Mphela, will perform at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival scheduled for Old Hararians Sports Club on Saturday. Read more »
Rwanda: Comedian Kibonge Opens Up On His Secret Battle With Childhood Illness
New Times
Emmanuel Mugisha, better known by his stage name Clapton Kibonge, is a multitalented comedian with a career spanning over a decade in the industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Coronation Group Emphasis Commitment to African Creativity
Vanguard
Coronation Group has emphasized its commitment to initiatives that promote the appreciation of Africa's rich arts heritage. Read more »
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women - Sophie Dubusha
Ethiopian Herald
Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas. Read more »
Nigeria: Kay Wonder - Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
Vanguard
Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes… Read more »
Nigeria: Music - A Tool for Curbing Social Vices - Group
Vanguard
To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children's Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at… Read more »
October 16
Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal - 'I Didn't Defame You,' Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz
Premium Times
"I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content..." Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ayobami 'Bobo B', Is Dead
Leadership
Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as 'Bobo B', is dead. Read more »
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead
Premium Times
The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior… Read more »
October 15
South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated [opinion]
Daily Maverick
Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people)… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons
FrontPageAfrica
The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against… Read more »
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy's Alleged Role
Premium Times
Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga - Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana
Premium Times
The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. Read more »
Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania
New Times
Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. Read more »
