Liberia: Book Launch – the History of Providence Baptist Church
[FrontPageAfrica] Rev. Samuel Reeves Delves into How Baptists Birthed Led, and Influenced the Growth of Christianity in Liberia in New Book to be Launched Today
Nigeria: What a Grammys Afrobeats Category Means for Nigerians
[This Day] Following the Global Citizen Festival held in Ghana recently where The Recording Academy CEO, Harvey Mason Jr announced the possibility of adding an Afrobeats category to the Grammys, the definition of Afrobeats has taken centre-stage.
South Africa: Trevor Noah’s Success, the Nigerian and African Diaspora
[This Day] Chido Nwangwu writes about the exploits of South African-born Trevor Noah in the United States and the need for Africans in diaspora to emulate him
Zimbabwe: Renowned author Tsitsi Dangarembga and Co-Accused Fined ZW$70k Each for Inciting Public Violence
[New Zimbabwe] World acclaimed author, Tsitsi Dangarembga and her co-accused, Julie Barnes, have been found guilty of inciting public violence after staging a peaceful demonstration in Harare’s leafy suburb of Borrowdale.
Nigeria: 1903 Invasion – Sokoto Caliphate Seeks Return of Looted Artefacts
[Vanguard] After decades of atrocities, enslavement, exploitation and massacre committed on the people of Sokoto Caliphate in 1903 by colonial masters, the caliphate now seeks return of all its looted historical artefacts from France and United Kingdom.
South Africa: Trevor Noah to Leave The Daily Show After Seven Years
[allAfrica] In a shocking announcement, popular South African comedian and host of The Daily Show Trevor Noah has said that he is going to leave the program after hosting it for seven years.
Nigeria: Why I’m Often Misunderstood By People – Burna Boy
[Vanguard] Grammy award winner, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy, has said he is grossly misunderstood by people and uses his music to give his people a better view of who he is.
South Africa: Young Khayelitsha Poet Publishes His First Book
[GroundUp] Momelezi Kanyiwe says writing has brought him healing
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Court Finds Author and Activist Tsitsi Dangarembga Guilty of Inciting Violence
[DW] The 2021 winner of the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade was among scores of people arrested during anti-government protests in 2020. Tsitsi Dangarembga has been given a suspended prison sentence.
West Africa: Epic Starring Benin’s Agojie Women Warriors Packs a Punch in Hollywood
[RFI] Benin’s historic female warriors known as the Amazons of Dahomey are legendary across West Africa. They are now in the international spotlight thanks to “The Woman King” starring Viola Davis. The big budget Hollywood feature has drawn positive re…