Nigeria: High Time Black African Authors Won the Literature Nobel Again
[Premium Times] Nigeria teems with literary talents bursting at the seams.
Uganda: Uganda’s First Grammy Nominee Eddy Kenzo Gives Hope That Everyone Can Succeed
[RFI] Ugandans are routing for 33-year-old singer Eddy Kenzo, nominated for Best Global Music Performance at tonight’s Grammy awards in Los Angeles. Just being nominated has left him speechless, he says.
Tanzania: Afropop in Tanzania Blog – First Dispatch: 2/3/2023
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Nigeria: ‘British Council Will Continue to Support Nigeria’s Creative Industry’
[This Day] The British Council has indicated its willingness to continue to support Nigeria’s creative industry, insisting that with the right investment and support, it has the potential to be the highest employer of labour and contributor to the nati…
East Africa: The Incredible Story of How East African Culture Shaped the Music of a State in India
[The Conversation Africa] The term Siddi refers to Afro-Indians – Africans who mixed with Indians through marriage and relationships. Africans crossed the Indian Ocean and arrived in India during the 1200s, 1300s and 1400s. They were transported by Isl…
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Goes Hollywood
[This Day] Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, recently made a historic debut in a new Hollywood flick. Titled ‘Take Me Home’, Ooni played a unique role that befits his throne as the custodian of Yorubaland and brings royalty, honour and authority to th…
Nigeria: 2023 – Yul Edochie Plays Peter Obi in New Film
[Premium Times] Yul’s attempt to mimic the LP candidate’s low-pitched voice fell flat and has earned the actor a lot of flak on social media.
Zimbabwe: Donel Mangena Features On Hollywood Horror Movie Soundtrack
[New Zimbabwe] UK based musician Donel Mangena’s song made it to the soundtrack of recently premiered movie, ‘Fear’ joining American rappers TI and Da Baby.
Nigeria: 14-Year-Old Nigerian Wins Global Face of Africa Fashion Pageant
[This Day] Miss Zelma Tetua, a 14-year-old Nigerian, has emerged global winner of the recently concluded global African Fashion for Peace World.
South Africa: Travelling While Black – 7 South African Travelogues You Should Read
[The Conversation Africa] Travel writing in Africa is often associated with colonial ventures of the past or white adventure pursuits of today. But Africans themselves have long produced captivating travel texts in oral and written forms. We need to lo…