Africa: Legendary Performer, We Are The World Charity Creator Harry Belafonte Dies
[allAfrica] Cape Town — The man who came up with the idea for “We Are the World,” the Grammy Award-winning charity single that raised money for famine relief in Africa and protested against apartheid in South Africa, has died. Harry Belafonte – activi…
Nigeria: ‘I’m Overwhelmed’, Davido Thanks Fans After ‘Energetic’ Timeless Concert
[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian Afrobeats star, David Adeleke, professionally known as Davido, has penned a note of gratitude to his fans for coming out in their numbers to attend his Timeless concert in Lagos on Sunday.
Nigeria: New Book ‘The Stolen Daughters of Chibok’ Evokes, Inspires Action
[Vanguard] As April comes to an end, it brings in it nostalgia feelings of despair, pain, and longing to the families, and acquaintances of the abducted 276 Chibok girls, of whom 96 remain in captivity.
Rwanda: How Rwandan Officials Saved Jolly Mutesi From South African Rape Convict’s Scam
[New Times] In 2022, Jolly Mutesi, who was crowned Miss Rwanda 2016, survived what would have been the biggest scam to ever happen to a Rwandan female star.
South Africa: Kwalanga Centenary – Paying Homage to Acclaimed Jazz Maestro Louis Moholo-Moholo
[UCT] In 1923, exactly a century ago, the apartheid government’s Native Urban Areas Act’s mandate was clear: it aimed to segregate urban residential spaces and impose “influx controls” by preventing black South Africans from accessing cities and econom…
Nigeria: The Wildflower – Same Old Story Elevated By Appealing Cinematic Elements
[Premium Times] Sometimes, telling too many stories in one story can take away the need to attain the necessary depths of a plot. That was the case with The Wildflower.
Zimbabwe: Mudiwa Hood Sparks Debate Over Charity Stunt
[263Chat] Popular rapper Mudiwa Hood has triggered a debate among social media users after he recorded himself bailing out fellow musician Paradzai Mesi who seems to have fallen on hard times.
Nigeria: Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ My Current Favourite Song – Vin Diesel
[Vanguard] Famous Hollywood actor, Mark Sinclair, fondly known as Vin Diesel, says that ‘Calm Down’, song of afrobeats superstar, Rema is his favourite song at the moment.
Nigeria: Timeless Concert – Davido’s Highly Anticipated Show Shuts Down Lagos
[Premium Times] Davido’s anticipated comeback concert, held on Sunday at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS), was one for the books.
Africa: African Cultural Leaders to Meet in Uganda
[Nile Post] African cultural leaders subscribing to AIDO Network International, a non-profit organization that seeks to revive respect for and pride in Africa’s traditional values through culture as a tool for unity, development and social cohesion wil…