Marabha's Funeral Yet to Be Finalised
The Herald
BURIAL arrangements for popular comedian Charles Mapalume, better known as Marabha, are yet to be finalised as his immediate family is still to converge. Read more »
Yinka Shonibare's Debut African Solo Show Highlights Hybrid Nature of Identity
RFI
Renowned British-Nigerian visual artist Yinka Shonibare is celebrating his first solo exhibition on the African continent, at the age of 62 - an explosion of colour that… Read more »
Controversy Trails Death of 2 Actors in Owerri After Meal, Wine
Vanguard
Controversy surrounds the deaths of two yet-to-be-identified Nollywood actors in Owerri after reportedly eating rice and drinking wine and Calypso at a house party. Read more »
Chillmaster in Car Accident, Pedestrian Killed
New Zimbabwe
Popular contemporary musician Chillmaster born Gift Hombarume was Wednesday involved in a car accident, which claimed a pedestrian's life in Harare's Hopely suburb. Read more »
Musicians Mourn Tatenda Pinjisi
The Herald
Zimbabwean musicians have expressed grief and sorrow following the passing of sungura artiste Tatenda Pinjisi, who was involved in a road traffic accident near Norton on Friday… Read more »
Jerry Eze, Falz, Adichie, Bovi, Funke Akindele to Feature At #withchude Live Concert
Premium Times
Media entrepreneur and storyteller Chude Jideonwo has announced the debut of #WithChude Live, a "vision talk concert" set to take place on 27 April at the Palms Mall, Oniru, Lagos. Read more »
Former President Sirleaf Launches Book On Fight Against Ebola
New Dawn
Former President Sirleaf launches a book on Liberia's fight against Ebola, as she reflects on resilience of the population here. Read more »
14 Artists From South Africa And Denmark Selected for The 2025 AmaGroove Residency
One Groove
The wait is finally over. One Groove – in partnership with the Riky Rick Foundation, AUTOR, Nirox Foundation, Koda Kultur, the Danish Foreign and Cultural Ministries… Read more »
Nigerian Govt Signs MOU With Chocolate City On Creative Industry Infrastructure
Premium Times
The partnership is expected to be implemented through a Joint Working Committee comprising representatives from both organisations. Read more »
Fulani - New Study Unravels The Genetic History of Africa's Largest Pastoralist Community [analysis]
The Conversation
The Fulani people are Africa’s largest pastoralist group . There are between 25 million and 40 million Fulani people across 17 African countries , from the Atlantic… Read more »
Through the Eyes of Children Photo Exhibition Opens in Kigali
New Times
taught photographers and genocide survivors Jean Bizimana, Gadi Habumugisha and Mussa Uwitonze have organized a photo exhibition to showcase a personal look at Rwanda's… Read more »
Keyshia Cole Live In South Africa Tour Officially Cancelled
Tutone Communications
The highly anticipated concert Keyshia Cole - Live in South Africa has officially been cancelled. Read more »
Curtain Falls on Veteran Actor Don 'Bra Zeb' Mlangeni Nawa, 65
allAfrica
Renowned South African actor Don Mlangeni Nawa, popularly known for his iconic role as Bra Zeb Matabane on Isidingo, has died at the age of 65, his family confirmed in a statement. Read more »
Remembering Tatenda 'Spanner Boy' Pinjisi - A Musical Trailblazer
The Herald
Tatenda “Spanner Boy” Pinjisi, was renowned for his unique style of “soft sungura,” expertly blended laid-back rhythms with crisp vocals that set him apart… Read more »
Davido Releases 5th Studio Album, '5ive'
Vanguard
Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has released his fifth studio album titled '5ive'. Read more »
