Ghana: Audience Thrilled By ‘Christmas-in-May’
[Ghanaian Times] Audience of Playwright Latif Abubakar’s “Christmas-In-May” were thrilled by the insightful lessons and messages conveyed by the play in Accra over the weekend.
Nigeria: Ejike Okoye Tackles Domestic Violence in New Flick
[Vanguard] Ejike Okoye is not new to the Nigerian film industry. The US based actor who started his acting career over fourteen years ago is not resting on his oars, as he is currently working on two movie projects titled ‘Shadows of America’ and ‘Chin…
Zimbabwe: Dedza Wins Chibuku Neshamwari Provincial Dance Festival
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South Africa: Report Offers Insight On the Impact of Covid-19 On Arts and the Creative Economy
[Daily Maverick] The South African Cultural Observatory’s report on the impact of Covid-19 on the cultural and creative industry offers some insight into a sector that should be held dear.
Ethiopia: Benshangul-Gumuz State Kicks Off Three-Day Culture and Zumbara Festival
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The Benishangul-Gumuz Regional State kicked of Culture and Zumbara Festival celebrations today; the festival will take place for the next three days until 29 May, the regional state said.
Mali: Insecurity Puts Historic Djenné Mosque At Risk
[VOA] Bamako, Mali — Experts say Mali’s struggle against Islamist militants is putting its World Heritage sites at risk. For the first time in modern history, officials say, the annual replastering of the mud mosque in the town of Djenné in central Ma…
Zimbabwe: Cassper Nyovest, Jah Prayzah On Cloud Nine
[The Herald] The best never rest in the race!
Nigeria: Davido Slams Italian Show Promoter Over Breach of Contract
[Daily Trust] Nigerian pop star, David Adeleke fondly known as Davido is upset with a show promoter in Italy. The singer aired his grievance as he revealed that the show promoter breached a deal they had for him to perform in Italy.
West Africa: Oumou Sangaré’s Trans-Atlantic Blues
[New Frame] The Malian superstar’s new album Timbuktu is a thrilling fusion of folk music from West Africa and the United States.
South Africa: Spirit of Ntu – South African Piano Maestro Nduduzo Makhathini On His 10th Album
[The Conversation Africa] Nduduzo Makhathini is a prolific South African pianist, improviser, healer, educator, scholar and storyteller. He possesses a gift that enables him to articulate a distinct and rich identity and genealogy. His sound signifies …