Kenya: Introvert DJ Joe Mfalme on His Journey to Success in the Music Industry
[Capital FM] In the recent episode of the iMarket podcast, hosted by Carolyne Kendi and Paula Kerre, DJ Joe Mfalme shared his journey to success in the music industry. Despite being an introvert, Mfalme has made a name for himself as a talented DJ. It …
Nigeria: D’Banj’s Arrest, Mercy Aigbe’s Third Marriage, Other Celebrity Scandals of 2022
[Premium Times] From leaked nudes to infidelity allegations and everything in between, these are some notable Nigerian celebrity scandals that rocked 2022.
Zimbabwe: Pool Takes Zimbabwe By Storm
[The Herald] Harare — Highlights of the FIFA World Cup and other sports events are on widescreen televisions in Ruwa on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital Harare. But all eyes are on the pool table . . . and the money.
Rwanda: The Highlights of Rwanda’s Fashion Industry This Year
[New Times] 2022 was good for the local fashion industry as the creative and art sector in Rwanda experienced recovery from the pandemic, and attracted more refined players. New fashion designers and the rise of exhibitions that showcase, exhibit, and …
Nigeria: Funke Akindele’s ‘Buka On Battle Street’ Sets Nollywood Record, Grossing N135m in One Day
[Vanguard] Ace actress and Deputy Governorship candidate of the People’s Democratic Party, Funke Akindele is elated after her newly released movie, ‘Buka on street’ set a new Nollywood record for grossing over N135 million in one day.
Kenya: Mudavadi Calls for Diversification of the Annual Vihiga Cultural Festival
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called on the diversification of the annual Vihiga (L’logooli) cultural festival to accommodate the changing times within the society.
Rwanda: Celebrity Weddings of 2022
[New Times] From artistes and actors to public figures and athletes, a succession of celebrities exchanged their vows this year. Unlike last year, 2022 did not see many celebrities tie the knot, although this year will be one to remember. Here are some…
Nigeria: Seven Killed, 29 Injured At Calabar Carnival
[Premium Times] The incident brought the day five activities of the carnival to a sudden end.
Nigeria: Carnival Calabar – Many Feared Dead As Car Crashes Into Crowd
[Leadership] Several persons have reportedly lost their lives and others injured when a driver rammed his car into a crowd marking Carnival Calabar 2022 which entered fifth day yesterday.
Africa: African Biennale of Photography in Mali Defends Culture Despite Difficulties
[RFI] Despite a security crisis in the West Africa and Sahel regions, Covid-19, and diplomatic tensions with France, organisers of the African Biennale of Photography have managed to put on the Pan-African exhibition in Bamako, Mali in the spirit of re…