Zimbabwe: Noviolet Bulawayo’s New Novel Is an Instant Zimbabwean Classic
[The Conversation Africa] In Zimbabwean author NoViolet Bulawayo’s new novel Glory – longlisted for the Booker Prize 2022 – animals take on human characteristics. Through this she explores what happens when an authoritarian regime implodes, using chara…
Nigeria: Headies Disqualifies Portable Over Threat to Life of Co-Nominees
[Leadership] Organisers of The Headies Awards 2022 edition, on Tuesday, disqualified controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, otherwise known as Portable, from the list of Award nominees over threat to kill his co-nominees.
Nigeria: Tems Bags Mtv Video Music Awards 2022 Nomination
[Premium Times] By her nomination, Tems will be going against some of hip hop’s heavyweights like Eminem, Snoop Dogg and Nicki Minaj.
Kenya: President Uhuru Commissions Additional 86MW Olkaria Geothermal Power Plant
[Capital FM] Olkaria, Naivasha — President Uhuru Kenyatta has commissioned KenGen’s Olkaria I Additional Unit 6 Geothermal power plant, injecting an additional 86 megawatts(MW) into the national grid further advancing Kenya’s green energy agenda.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Tems, Burna Boy, Buju, Pheelz Make Obama’s 2022 Summer Playlist
[Premium Times] The former U.S. president released his annual summer music playlist on his social media handles on Tuesday night.
Nigeria: Portable Yanked Off Headies Nominees’ List Over One Million Boys Probe
[Daily Trust] The organisers of the Headies Awards have disqualified controversial singer, Habeeb Okikiola, popularly referred to as Portable from its forthcoming awards.
Nigeria: BBNaija – Ike Reacts As Mercy Eke Denies Relationship
[Daily Trust] Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ike Onyema has promised to expose his ex-girlfriend and winner of the Season 4 edition of the show, Mercy Eke if she continues to taint his image.
South Africa: Epitaph for a Baobab – Remembering South African Poet and Activist Don Mattera
[The Conversation Africa] The towering South African poet, activist and humanitarian Donato Francesco Mattera passed away on 18 July at the age of 86. What he represented to South Africa is far larger than his contribution to literature.
Ghana: Okuapeman Launches Odwira Festival
[Ghanaian Times] The Akuapem Traditional Area has launched this year’s Odwira Festival in Accra, with a call on the people to foster unity for sustainable development.
Nigeria: More Wins for Tems As ‘Free Mind’ Debuts On Billboard Hot 100 Chart
[Vanguard] It’s another big win for Superstar singer, Temilade Openiyi popularly known as “Tems” who records her first ever entry as a lead artiste on the world’s biggest music chart- Billboard Hot 100, her hit single “Free Mind” debuts at No. #90 on t…