South Africa: New Books | Can Themba – an Intellectual Tsotsi
[New Frame] Siphiwo Mahala gives fresh insight into the life of the Drum journalist, writer and teacher who opened his home to anyone who wanted to have an honest, engaging conversation.
South Africa: What’s Happening In South African News – May 24, 2022
[allAfrica] Cape Town —
South Africa: South Africa Mourns the Death of Profilic Actor Jamie Bartlett
[allAfrica] Cape Town — South Africans are again left without words after the shocking news of the death of multi-award-winning actor Jamie Bartlett.
Nigeria: Collaboration Is Solution to Cold War, Rivalry Among Nigerian Comedians – Bovi
[Premium Times] Bovia says collaboration between stand-up comedy and skit-making comedians is a welcome development.
Africa: Showmax Spotlights African Content in Commemoration of Africa Day
[Vanguard] The 25th of May is tagged Africa Day and it is a day set aside annually to commemorate the founding of the Organisation of African Unity which was created on the day in 1963.
Nigeria: PDP Primaries – Banky W Wins House of Reps Ticket for Eti-Osa
[Premium Times] The music star won twenty-eight votes while his closest opponent scored three votes.
Nigeria: Banky W Wins PDP Ticket for House of Reps
[Daily Trust] Nigerian music star turned politician, Banky W, has won the PDP House of Representative Primaries for Eti-Osa Federal Constituency.
Senegal: Artists Flock to Dakar for Biennale
[VOA] Dakar, Senegal — One of the most prominent events in the world of contemporary African art is kicking off in the Senegalese capital after a four-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 14th edition of the Dakar Biennale features the work …
Ghana: Biography On Late C.K. Gyamfi Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A biography of former Black Stars player and coach, Charles Kumi Gyamfi was launched last Thursday in Accra.
Nigeria: Olubukola Bolarinde to Celebrate African Heritage in Solo Art Exhibition
[Premium Times] Nigeria’s foremost culture and art custodian, Nike Davies-Okundaye, will curate the exhibition.