Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley, Sam Larry Sue Magistrate, Police, Demand N40m
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and three others are being remanded for the alleged conspiracy and murder of singer Mohbad.
Nigeria: Rema Becomes First African to Perform At Ballon d’Or Awards
[New Times] Nigerian Multiple Award — Nigerian Multiple Award winning artiste Rema gave a performance of a lifetime at the night of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, 2023, making him the first African artist to ever do it.
Uganda: Bell OBA Fest Leaves Ugandans With Good Vibrations
[Observer] The long-awaited Bell OBA Fest left Jahazi Pier and its patrons with unforgettable vibes.
Nigeria: Watch Rema’s Thrilling Performance At Ballon d’Or 2023
[Vanguard] Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, delivered a thrilling performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or award on Monday.
Rwanda: Burundian Artists Nominated for ‘Isango Na Muzika’ Awards
[New Times] Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) are back and this time, they are recognising Burundian artistes. The awards which celebrate homegrown talent across multiple categories are organised by local radio, Isango Star.
Rwanda: Former MP Mbonimana to Publish Book on Sobriety
[New Times] Dr Gamariel Mbonimana, a former Member of Parliament, has announced the upcoming release of his book titled ‘Embracing the Power of Sobriety’, which aims to discourage drug addiction and alcohol abuse, particularly among the youth.
Africa: AMAA 2023 – Tobi Bakre, NSE Ikpe Etim, Others Win Big
[Premium Times] The 2023 edition of the film awards ceremony was held at the Balmoral Convention Centre, Ikeja GRA, Lagos, with Nancy Isime, Rahama Sadau, and Richard Ato Turkson as hosts.
Seychelles: Zenn Artis Kreolofonn – 61 Young Artists Showcase Traditional Fashion of Seychelles
[Seychelles News Agency] Around 61 young artists from Seychelles are paying homage to traditional fashion in this year’s Zenn Artis Kreolofonn (Young Creolophone Artist) competition while the local arts council is seeking to get international participa…
Malawi: NLS Building Digital Library to Improve Book Access, Promote Reading Culture
[Nyasa Times] State-financed National Library Service (NLS) has disclosed that it is in the process of building a digital library to address challenges researchers and learners face to access books in their various fields.
Zimbabwe: Shepherd Ndudzo’s Celebrated Sculptures Tell an Untold History of Southern African Art
[The Conversation Africa] The work of award-winning Zimbabwe-born sculptor Shepherd Ndudzo is instantly recognisable. Fluid, elongated black bodies and body parts flow from white rock in a typical work. The bodies are dancing or praying, holding hands …