Nigeria: Premium Times Books Presents New Title On Creating and Monetising Media Content
[Premium Times] This 280-page book, comprising 15 chapters and informative epilogues, is an innovative resource material.
Tunisia: Palestinian Writer Adania Shibli Receives Iron Shield in Kasserine
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — A ceremony in honour of Palestinian writer Adania Shibli, author of “Minor Detail”, was held on Monday at the Semmama Arts and Crafts Centre in Kasserine.
South Africa: ‘Bob Marley – One Love’ Opens the Door to a Wider Audience for His Vision and Music
[Daily Maverick] After successful biopics about Freddy Mercury, Elton John, Billie Holiday and Elvis, to name a few, a film about the life of Bob Marley was sure to come. ‘Bob Marley: One Love’ hit movie screens around the world on 14 February 2024 and…
Zimbabwe: Macheso’s ‘Homecoming Show’ Turns Into Reconciliation Concert
[The Herald] The just-ended concert by sungura doyen Alick Macheso in Chitungwiza, dubbed “Homecoming Show”, held at the Aquatic Complex on Saturday night was a clear testimony that there is no rivalry between him and Mark Ngwazi or any other artiste.
Zimbabwe: Diplomats Join First Lady in Preparing, Serving Traditional Dishes
[The Herald] Diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe have paid glowing tribute to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for safeguarding the country’s culture and promoting traditional dishes in a way that promotes the country’s growing gastronomy tourism sector.
Uganda: The Care Giver – Movie About Need for Home-Based Nursing Services Premiered
[Nile Post] The ‘Care Giver’, a movie that movie sheds light on the critical need for home-based nursing services and also educates audiences on effective caregiving practices has been premiered.
Nigeria: Guinness World Records – Nigerian Concludes 115-Hour Ironing Marathon
[Premium Times] The longest marathon ironing record attempt was held at the Jabi Lake Mall in Abuja.
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct Nigerian Singer, Demand $200,000 Ransom
[Premium Times] “…You have seven days to pay $200,000 for your artiste, or we will send out his head”.
Africa: Teens See Social Media Algorithms As Accurate Reflections of Themselves, Study Finds
[The Conversation Africa] Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflectin…
Nigeria: Nollywood Produced 274 Films in Q1 2024
[Premium Times] As indicated in the report, films in English constitute the chunk of the films produced during the period under review.