Uganda: Top 10 African Female Afrobeats Stars
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report — Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the continent and abroad. Their global …
Rwanda: Gakondo Singer Muyango Launches Album, Honors Young Artistes in Traditional Music
[New Times] Singer Jean — Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician, on December 24, launched his fourth album dubbed ‘Imbanzamumyambi’, The album features a song dedicated to President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, honoring young peop…
Zimbabwe: Nyabinde Laid to Rest Amid Heavy Rains
[The Herald] SCORES of people braved heavy rains at Kwekwe Central Cemetery yesterday to attend the burial of jazz icon Bob Nyabinde of who died on Saturday after a long battle with diabetes.
Nigeria: Will Nigerians Again Win International Literary Prizes?
[Vanguard] The last time any Nigerian won an international prize for short stories was 2019. That writer was Lesley Nneka Arimah who won the Caine Prize for her story, “Skinned”. Her story was published in McSweeney’s Quarterly Concern (Issue 53) 2018….
Southern Africa: Blendor Translates Hit Songs Into Isizulu
[Scrolla] Music can break down barriers but language often gets in the way.
Nigeria: Bolanle Ninalowo, Yomi Gold, Eight Other Shocking Celebrity Divorces of 2023
[Premium Times] Here, we highlight 10 Nigerian celebrity breakups we didn’t see coming in 2023.
Rwanda: ‘Ni Forever’ By the Ben Returns to YouTube After 20 Hours
[New Times] The Ben, a sensational Rwandan music artiste, has successfully brought back his latest release, ‘Ni Forever,’ to his YouTube channel after it was taken down for copyright reasons.
South Africa: Hero Six – Trevor Comes Home
[Scrolla] YohWhatAYear: Scrolla.Africa is counting down the heroes and horrors of 2023. At number six on the nice list is the comedian Trevor Noah.
Kenya: Kenyans Hold Festivities At the Newly Refurbished Uhuru Park
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyans were finally able to enjoy various amenities at the newly refurbished Uhuru Park this festive season.
Rwanda: How Mbonyi’s Icyambu Live Concert Unfolded
[New Times] Renowned gospel singer Israel Mbonyicyambu recently made history by becoming the first Rwandan singer to sell out the BK Arena twice in a row during his annual Christmas celebration concert, ‘Icyambu Live Concert.’