Nigeria: Coronation Group Emphasis Commitment to African Creativity
[Vanguard] Coronation Group has emphasized its commitment to initiatives that promote the appreciation of Africa’s rich arts heritage.
Zimbabwe: Colonial White Boys in Zimbabwe – John Eppel’s Autobiography Is a Welcome Book, but a Difficult Read
[The Conversation Africa] Zimbabwean writer John Eppel’s literary career has always been defined by one peculiar trait. He publishes fictional work, in stark contrast to the majority of the country’s other white writers who have fetishised the autobiog…
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women – Sophie Dubusha
[Ethiopian Herald] Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas.
Nigeria: Kay Wonder – Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
[Vanguard] Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes love, unity, and peaceful coexistence, especially in light of …
Nigeria: Music – A Tool for Curbing Social Vices – Group
[Vanguard] To address societal ills among youths, particularly children, Convener of the Evolution Children’s Choir, Philip Yahweh, has urged parents to introduce music to their children at an early age.
Nigeria: Alleged Cash-for-Pardon Deal – ‘I Didn’t Defame You,’ Bobrisky Replies Falana, Falz
[Premium Times] “I stand by my express denial and put the matter to strict proof and advise that whoever has been defamed should hold the publisher of the defamatory content…”
Nigeria: Veteran Nollywood Actor, Ayobami ‘Bobo B’, Is Dead
[Leadership] Veteran Nollywood actor, Ayobami Mudashir Olabiyi, popularly known as ‘Bobo B’, is dead.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor Ayobami Olabiyi Is Dead
[Premium Times] The passing of Olabiyi adds to the growing list of Nollywood losses in just 2024, which includes notable figures such as John Okafor, Amechi Muonagor, Adejumoke Aderounmu, Junior Pope Odonwodo, and Quadri Oyebamiji.
West Africa: Ecowas Commission Roll-Up Sleeves to Curb Trafficking in Persons
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) on Monday, October 14, 2024, begins its 16th Annual Meeting of the Regional Network of National Focal Institutions against Trafficking in Persons plus (RNNI-TIP+) in Mo…
South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
[Daily Maverick] Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people) than there are white people who speak the language.