Nigeria: We Made Mistake Endorsing Presidential Candidate in 2019 – Nollywood Actors
[Daily Trust] The President of Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas, has revealed how the association made mistake during the 2019 presidential election by endorsing and rallying behind a candidate.
Nigeria: Davido Backs Banky W’s Political Ambition
[Daily Trust] Nigerian music star, David Adeleke popularly referred to as Davido, showed his support for his colleague in the music industry, Banky W’s political career. On Monday, the Nigerian music star turned politician, Banky W, won the PDP House o…
Nigeria: Wizkid, Ayra Starr, Tems, Portable Nominated for Headies [see Full List]
[Daily Trust] Nigerian acts Wizkid, Tems, Burna Boy, Portable, Ayra Starr, have been nominated for the 2022 Headies awards.
Nigeria: Headies 2022 – Wizkid, Davido, Portable Bag Nominations (Full Nomination List)
[Premium Times] This year, the nominations are diverse with some newbies like Portable, and Magixx making the list for the first time.
Nigeria: Baba Fryo to Drop New Single After 20-Year-Hiatus
[Premium Times] Baba Fryo said his new single would enlighten Nigerians on the essence of exhibiting love to one another.
Africa: Meta Returns With Africa Day Campaign
[VOA] Cape Town, South Africa — Meta, the company that owns Facebook, is hosting its second annual Africa Day campaign to promote Africans who are making a global impact.
Africa: Davido, D’Banj, Yemi Alade to Perform At Africa Day Concert
[Premium Times] Like previous editions, the Africa Day Concert, which is in its third year, will be hosted by Hollywood star Idris Elba.
Lesotho: Lesotho Correctional Service Boss Disowns Netflix Prison Documentary
[Lesotho Times] Lesotho Correctional Service (LCS) Commissioner, Mating Nkakala, has belatedly disowned a documentary film shot inside in the Maseru Central Prison by a British journalist, Raphael Rowe, in 2019.
Zimbabwe: Gweshe’s Fresh Voice Rocks Gospel Scene
[The Herald] After years in the shadows of other musicians and choirs, gospel singer Nyarai Gweshe has decided to break out and show her immense composing and singing talents with her recently released debut intimate worship single titled “One Spirit” …
Zimbabwe: Visual Artist in Toronto Biennial
[The Herald] Following a successful first major solo exhibition titled “Ranezuro Rangu Ngariziye” (My Yesterday Should Know), local installation artist Anne Zanele Mutema is taking part in the second edition of the Toronto Biennial of Art in Canada.