Nigeria: New Yam Festival – Anambra to Showcase Best of Masquerade, Local Delicacies
[Premium Times] The chief host would recognise the person with the biggest yam harvested with the King of Yam ‘Eze Ji’ award.
Nigeria: Mr Ibu – Kanayo O Kanayo Tackles Reno Omokri, Uche Maduagwu Over ‘Insensitive’ Remarks
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES, on Wednesday, reported how the 62-year-old “Police Recruit” star opened up about his battle with “a strange and dangerous illness”, explaining that his doctors have recommended the amputation of his legs.
South Africa: Amapiano Now World’s Fastest Growing Genre – Cassper Nyovest
[Leadership] South African hip-hop artiste, Cassper Nyovest, says South Africa’s Amapiano is now “the fastest growing genre in the world.”
Nigeria: ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’ Joins Prime Video As Original Travel Reality Series
[Leadership] Adrenaline, friendship, and adventure are set to unfold as celebrated Nigerian TV star, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, takes Prime Video audiences on an exhilarating journey through Africa with his guys, including Nollywood stars Timini Egbuson and Zu…
Tunisia: JCC2023 – 10 Films From 7 Countries in Running for ‘Carthage Ciné Promesse’
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Only open to student productions from film schools in Africa and the Arab world, the “Carthage Ciné-Promesse” competition at the 34th edition of the Carthage Film Festival (JCC, October 28-November 4, 2023) …
Nigeria: ‘I Don’t Want My Legs to Be Cut Off, Please Help Me’ Mr Ibu Cries Out
[Premium Times] “Just see me, if they cut off my leg, where do I go from here? Please pray for me, talk to God almighty, and I don’t want my legs to be cut off…”
Rwanda: Confirmed – Rema to Perform At the Trace Awards
[New Times] Nigerian youngster Rema, who is among the best musicians in the world, will perform in Rwanda on Saturday, October 21, during the highly anticipated Trace Awards that will take place at BK Arena, Trace co-founder and executive chairman Oliv…
South Africa: Evolution Revolution – How a Cape Town Museum Exhibit Is Rewriting the Story of Humankind
[The Conversation Africa] Picture your typical human evolution museum display. You walk into a dimly lit space with glass boxes on white plinths or roped off areas. There are lots and lots of bones. Maybe a bit of history on how those bones were collec…
Nigeria: Bedridden Nollywood Actor ‘Mr Ibu’ Risks Amputation, Begs for Help
[Leadership] Veteran Nollywood actor, John Okafor, a.k.a Mr Ibu, has publicly solicited prayers and assistance from Nigerians as he battles an undisclosed illness in a Lagos hospital.
Nigeria: ‘I’ll Never Be Desperate Again,’ Jim Iyke On Seeking Mum’s Healing From TB Joshua
[Vanguard] Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke says desperation made him seek healing for his mother from TB Joshua, the founder of Synagogue Church Of All Nations (SCOAN).