Africa: African Broadcasters – How to Respond to the Digital Challenge in Increasingly Tough Economic Times
[Balancing Act] London — Africa’s broadcasters nearly all took a financial hit during Covid-19 and are now about to face the impact of a global economic downturn. Russell Southwood tries to unpick the business choices that will help broadcasters throu…
Nigeria: Kidnappers of Nollywood Actors Make Contact, Demand U.S.$100,000 – Guild
[Premium Times] AGN national president, Emeka Rollas, disclosed this on Saturday.
Nigeria: Two Nollywood Actors Abducted While Filming in Enugu
[Vanguard] Two Nollywood actors, Clemson Cornel popularly known as Agbogidi and Cynthia Okereke have been reportedly abducted yesterday, while filming in Enugu State.
Nigeria: Streaming Wars – Nigerian Cinemas Record 25.8% Decline in Attendance – Report
[Premium Times] In 2022, ten Nollywood films opened the year struggling for space with ‘Spiderman: No Way Home’, which was in its third week.
Nigeria: Protest in Benin Over Obaseki’s Planned Museum
[Leadership] Hundreds of youths in Benin City , the Edo State capital under the aegis of Coalition of Benin Socio Cultural Organisation yesterday defied the early morning rain to protest the planned establishment of the Edo Museum of West African Arts …
Kenya: American Singer Anthony Hamilton in Kenya, Visits Nairobi National Park – Enjoys Bush Breakfast and Game Drive
[Capital FM] It’s not every day you get to meet a “national treasure” who is not only a Grammy award-winner but also, a multiplatinum singer-songwriter, producer with over 25 years in the game, and once described as, “one of the last of the soul singer…
Zimbabwe: Book Review – the Conflicted Legacy of Solomon Mujuru
[This is Africa] Blessing-Miles Tendi writes with thorough commitment. The Army and Politics in Zimbabwe came out of approximately 150 in-depth interviews with Solomon Mujuru’s military and political associates in five countries. Tendi does not hold ba…
Egypt: The Fashion Kingdom, A Fashion E-Commerce Startup, Raises U.S.$2.6 Million in Seed Funding
[TechCrunch] The Fashion Kingdom (TFK), an Egyptian e-commerce marketplace for fashion, beauty and home accessories items, announced today that it has raised $2.6 million in seed funding led by CVentures, a corporate venture capital firm based in Egypt…
Nigeria: BBNaija – Things Get Super Cosy Between Sheggz and Bella
[Vanguard] After morning workouts and preparations for the day, Sheggz and Bella cosied up on the couch for a chat. With her feet on his, and his hands holding hers, the two spoke about the state of their relationship. They also reflected on their last…
Gambia: Griots Are Fast Losing Their Value, Respect in Society … Says Renowned Griot
[The Point] For many years, Griots played an important role in local functions in communities. They have not only served as entertainers, but also custodians of oral history. The trade has survived centuries mainly narrating important historical events…