Uganda: 2025 Ikon Awards to Honour African Culture
[Nile Post] In a bid to promote culture, the iKON Awards have adopted traditional attire as the official dress code for the highly anticipated third edition of 2025.
Ethiopia: Fichee-Cambalaalla: Sidama’s Celestial New Year Ushers Renewal, Unity
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Beneath the vast skies of Sidama Regional State, a timeless tradition unfolds each year, bridging the celestial and the terrestrial. On 28 March, the Sidama people will welcome Fichee-Cambalaalla, their New Year festival…
Nigeria: How My Nollywood Colleagues Blackmailed, Wrecked My Career – Hanks
[Premium Times] “The 64-year-old actor’s revelation comes nearly a year after he spoke about how a viral video falsely depicting him as mentally unstable damaged his career and left him traumatised.”
Nigeria: Five Cowries Art Programme Graduates 85 Adolescents in Reproductive Health Awareness
[Nigeria Health Watch] In many communities, myths and misconceptions about reproductive health persist, leaving young girls uninformed and vulnerable. But in Kano State, 85 adolescent girls from Dala, Wudil, and Ghari Local Government Areas are breakin…
Zimbabwe: Marley’s 1980 Visit Opened Doors for Jamaican Crooners
[The Herald] Robert Nesta Marley (Bob Marley)’s visit to Zimbabwe in 1980 was a monumental event that opened floodgates for Jamaicans and left an indelible mark on the nation’s history.
Uganda: Nollywood Star Ramsey Nouah Here for Ikon Awards, Witnesses Birth of Kwiso TV
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Nollywood star Ramsey Nouah is in Uganda for the Ikon Awards. He arrived on March 24, and is expected to join several stars from the continent for the awards set for Saturday.
South Africa: Doja Cat Announced as the First Headliner for Hey Neighbour Festival 2025
[Hey Neighbour] Hey Neighbour: Season 2 is on the way and South Africa has been holding its breath in anticipation, waiting to hear which artists will grace the local stage. Today, Phase 1 has officially launched, with their first headliner being annou…
Zimbabwe: Trevor Dongo Arrested
[The Herald] Musician Trevor Dongo was arrested by police officers from Harare Central Police Station today and was charged with malicious damage to property.
Kenya: Fashion – Aulgah Nato X Debra Sanaipei Unveil a Power Collection for the Modern Woman
[Capital FM] Fashion is more than fabric and stitches; it’s a language of self-expression, confidence, and empowerment. For women, it’s a statement of identity–one that evolves with every step, every ambition, and every bold choice. The right outfit d…
Rwanda: Producer Element Is Still At 1 – 55am–Management
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan producer cum singer Element Eleeeh has not left 1:55AM Ltd, according to the record label management.