Liberia: Fulani Community Demands Integration
[New Dawn] Members of Liberia’s growing Fulani community, who hold a large chunk of the economy, are demanding integration and appointment to public offices.
Nigeria: Anita Uwagbele Celebrates 20 Years of ‘Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria’ Victory
[Premium Times] Anita emerged victorious as the 17th MBGN Queen, succeeding Cecilia Bissong of Cross River.
Tunisia: Oscars 2024 – Four Daughters Is a Tunisian Masterpiece – What Makes the Film Groundbreaking
[The Conversation Africa] Four Daughters is the story of a Tunisian family torn apart by an extremist Islamic group. It’s won several major documentary awards and is nominated for a Best Feature Documentary Oscar. This makes its director Kaouther Ben H…
South Africa: South African Singer Tyla Postpones World Tour Due to Injury
[allAfrica] Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla Seethal has canceled all her international tour dates and festival performances, citing an injury as the reason. The singer announced the news via Instagram, expressing her heartbreak to fans, whom she affec…
Uganda: Bobi Wine – the People’s President – a Gripping Oscar-Nominated Film About Uganda’s Fight for Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] Bobi Wine is a pop star in Uganda who uses his music for political protest and social activism. Born Robert Kyagulanyi, he became a member of parliament (MP) in 2017 and has gone on to lead a popular opposition movement in the…
Nigeria: Comedian Destalker Opens Up On Depression, Suicide Attempts
[Leadership] Nigerian comedian, Oghenekowhoyan Onaibe Desmond, popularly known as DesTalker, has shared his deeply personal journey battling depression and grappling with suicidal thoughts.
Nigeria: Why I’m Raising N100m for Cancer – – Bimbo Oloyede At 70
[Vanguard] Unknown to many of her teeming fans, veteran broadcaster, Bimbo Oloyede was the first female network broadcaster in Nigeria. More significantly, she has stayed the course, a rarity in her field and as she turns 70 in a few days, she has no p…
Kenya: Ukraine and Kenya Embrace Art to Confront Legacies of War and Colonialism
[Capital FM] Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and colonialism.
Uganda: Bobi Wine – The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
[The Conversation Africa] This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States.
Nigeria: Now Muzik, 2baba Separate After 20-Year Partnership
[Premium Times] Since joining Now Muzik, 2Baba has recorded and released eight albums, performed in over 100 cities, won over 60 awards, and amassed over 400 million streams across all platforms.