Nigeria: Ilebaye, CeeCee, Pere, Other Housemates Reflect On Life in BBNaija House
[Premium Times] The housemates say fame no doubt comes with expectations from fans and family members asking what is next now that BBNaija Season 8 is over.
Nigeria: Six Years Ago, I Was Selling Vegetables, Fruits – Ayra Starr
[Daily Trust] Nigerian singer, Sarah Aderibigbe, popularly known as Ayra Starr, has said she once sold vegetables and fruits for survival.
Nigeria: Why Many Nigerian Musicians Prefer Afrobeat Over Rap
[Leadership] Afrobeat is a genre of music that originated in West Africa, particularly in Nigeria, during the late 1960s and early 1970s. It was pioneered by Nigerian musician and activist Fela Kuti, who blended various musical elements to create a dis…
Uganda: Ugandan Mythologies Coming to Life in Animation and Comics
[Observer] A series of Ugandan mythological stories and past real lifetime events are set to be brought back to life through a captivating collection of animated movies and comic books in an initiative dubbed ‘Superheroes of Uganda.’
South Africa: The Play Seeking to Rewrite African History
[Scrolla] African history has been misunderstood. This is what acclaimed choreographer and playwright Mduduzi Nhlapo believes and his new play sets out to right those wrongs.
Nigeria: Naija Beats On British Streets
[Scrolla] Samm Henshaw, the British RnB artist known for his soulful melodies often mixed with gospel undertones, has moved in a new musical direction.
Nigeria: 2024 Oscars – Nigeria Picks ‘Mami Wata’ As International Feature Film Contender
[Premium Times] ‘Mami Wata’ advances in the Oscars race having received the highest votes from the 14-man committee.
Senegal: Caine Prize 2023 – Senegalese Writers Win for Fantasy-Horror Story About Dangers Facing Girls
[The Conversation Africa] The influential Caine Prize for African Writing for 2023 was won by a power couple from Senegal. Their short story A Soul of Small Places (which can be read over here) echoes deeper trends in the country’s literature while pic…
Morocco: Morocco Has All Assets to Become Driving Force in Cultural, Creative Industries, Says Minister
[MAP] Benguerir — Morocco has all the essential assets to become a driving force in the world’s cultural and creative industries (CCI), said the Minister of Culture, Youth and Communication, Mohamed Mehdi Bensaid, on Saturday in Benguerir.
Rwanda: The Ben Announces Wedding Dates
[New Times] The long-awaited celebrity wedding ceremony of singer The Ben and Pamella Uwicyeza is finally coming to a reality after the singer announced the dates to their big day.