Nigeria: Soyinka Appointed Professor of Theatre in UAE Varsity
[Premium Times] Commenting on Mr Soyinka’s appointment, Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann said, “we are excited to provide a home in the UAE for the beauty and power of Soyinka’s contributions to our understanding of our histories and our humanity.”
Gambia: Literary Column – Gabriel J. Roberts (1926 – )
[The Point] Gabriel John Roberts was born in 1926 in Bathurst (Banjul). He studied in Great Britain, obtaining a Master’s Degree and a Post-graduate Diploma in Education. A renowned educationist, he rose to the position of Director of Education. He was…
Nigeria: Bisola Aiyeola Named Host of Award-Winning Game Show ‘Family Feud’ in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Family Feud was first broadcast in America in 1976 and has spawned adaptations in over 50 countries.
Rwanda: Grief as Buravan is Laid to Rest
[New Times] It was a moment of grief as hundreds of family, government officials, friends, fellow artists and fans bid their farewell to Yvan Buravan. The deceased R&B singer was laid to rest in a burial ceremony held on Wednesday, August 24, at Rusoro…
Nigeria: How Don Jazzy Discovered New Mavin Records Signee, Bayanni
[Premium Times] Don Jazzy is renowned for spotting, recruiting and nurturing young music talents.
Nigeria: Benin Monarch Warns Against Divertion of Benin Artefacts
[Leadership] The Oba of Benin His Royal Majesty, Oba Ewuare II, Ogidigan, Thursday, warned against attempts by anyone or a group of persons to divert Benin artefacts, warning that Edo people would resist the move.
Nigeria: Have You Replaced JJC? Fans Question Funke Akindele Over 45th Birthday Dance Video With Another Man
[Vanguard] Fans have questioned Nollywood Actress and Lagos state deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Funke Akindele for featuring another man that’s not her husband in her 45th birthday dance video.
Nigeria: 2023 – Nollywood Actor Kenneth Okonkwo Defects to Labour Party, Backs Peter Obi
[Premium Times] Mr Okonkwo said he was joining the LP to help enthrone good governance and achieve a new Nigeria.
Nigeria: Artefacts – Oba of Benin’s Representatives, Others to Attend Berlin Humboldt Forum Arts Exhibition
[This Day] The Humboldt Forum, a museum of art and culture would play host to arts collectors, enthusiasts, and researchers across the globe at the second opening of Humboldt forum in Berlin, Germany.
Nigeria: British-Nigerian Actor John Boyega Reveals What He Wants in Dream Woman
[Vanguard] Award-winning Hollywood actor, John Boyega has disclosed quality features he desires in the woman to date.