Nigeria: Adeniyi Johnson, Seyi Edun Welcome Twins After Seven Years of Marriage
[Premium Times] The babies were born on Adeniyi’s 44th birthday
Nigeria: #NigeriaDecides2023 – Why I’m Not Vocal About Nigeria Elections – Burna Boy
[Premium Times] “I dunno why it’s such a big deal to some Nigerians that I’ve not been vocal about the elections”.
Egypt: Kevin Hart’s Show Cancelled Because He Called Egyptians ‘Black’?
[allAfrica] Award-winning actor and comedian Kevin Hart had been due to perform in Cairo on February 21, but the show was cancelled because of “local logistics issues”.
Mauritius: In Search of Our Ancestors
[L’Express] To follow the historical chronology of the arrival of Tamil-Indians first from Pondicherry and then from Madras the book was launched on 19th November 2022 by H.E. Mr N. Rengasamy, Chief Minister of Puducherry and on 19th January 2023 by Ho…
Zimbabwe: Check Out Zimbabwe National Arts and Merit Awards Winners
[New Zimbabwe] The 21st edition of the National Arts and Merit Awards (NAMA) were held on Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC).
Nigeria: Former BBNaija Housemate, Kemen, Opens State-of-the-Art Gym
[This Day] Fitness expert and former contestant of Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Kemen, recently threw open the doors to his new gym centre. Described as a state-of-the-art fitness centre, the newly revamped Pure Fitness Africa promises a unique a…
Seychelles: Seychellois Artist George Camille Awarded Trophy From African Culture Fund
[Seychelles News Agency] Well-known Seychellois artist George Camille was awarded a trophy in recognition of his contributions as an ambassador to the African Culture Fund (ACF) during an event at the Savane Hotel in Mali earlier this month.
Senegal: Safi Faye – Farewell to a Pioneering Filmmaker
[African Arguments] Senegalese filmmaker was the first African woman to make a commercial feature film, Kaddu Beykat, in 1975.
Africa: Moonlight Benjamin Rolls Out New Album Wayo
[Afropop] Moonlight Benjamin is a Haitian-born singer/songwriter/bandleader living in France since 2002. Her music is unique on the Haitian diaspora scene. She fuses the gut-level passion of Haitian roots music with the blare and bravado on of electric…
South Africa: South African Rapper AKA’s Murder Video Went Viral – It Shouldn’t Have
[The Conversation Africa] In the days after the killing of rapper Kiernan Jarryd Forbe, known as AKA, and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motoane, the murders kept playing out on social media. Again and again, leaked CCTV footage of the two being gunned down…