Ethiopia: Africa Hall – Pan – Africanists’ Living Heritage
[Ethiopian Herald] The iconic Africa Hall, where Pan-Africanism took its deepest roots, is set to be reopened on October 21st following a 57 million USD extensive renovation. Originally inaugurated in 1961 by Emperor Haile Selassie I, Africa Hall has l…
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, China Pledge Bilateral Cooperation On Intellectual Property
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopian Intellectual Property Authority (EIPA) announced that a two years bilateral cooperation action plan agreement was signed with China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) at Beijing.
Zimbabwe: One-Woman Play Tackles Sexual Exploitation
[The Herald] THEATRE lovers in Harare had a rare treat last week after Peter Churu’s one-woman play titled “Molly Street” had a successful run.
South Africa: Mthuthuzeli November – – Driven to Create and Push the Boundaries of Ballet
[Daily Maverick] The choreographer from Zolani township in Ashton infuses ballet with rhythmic and percussive movement, bringing an African element to traditional forms. At the height of his powers, he’s come home.
Nigeria: Ini Edo Announces ‘Fairy Tale’ Wedding Date
[Premium Times] Movie star Ini Edo broke the internet on Sunday morning when she posted a wedding announcement.
Nigeria: How Country in 2024?
[This Day] It is that time of the year again for our ritual roadside assessment of the state of the nation from the perspective of the common folk.
Nigeria: Reliving an Artist’s Odyssey At Mydrim Gallery
[This Day] After years of banking on his passion for fine art to create a profitable portfolio, Abia state-born artist Emeka Nwagbara is set for a solo exhibition at Mydrim Gallery, Ikoyi Lagos–a place he could consider as a second home.
Seychelles: Seychellois Academic Shows Links Between Creole Folktales and Stories From ‘The Arabian Nights’
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois academic and director of the Creole Language and Culture Research Institute (CLCRI) at the University of Seychelles (UniSey), Dr. Penda Choppy, has identified that the traditional folktales in the Seychelles reperto…
Zimbabwe: Selmor Breaks Down On Stage At Pakare Paya, Asks When Family Will Recognise Her As Mtukudzi’s Daughter
[New Zimbabwe] DAUGHTER to late icon Oliver Mtukudzi, Selmor, this Saturday broke down and bared her soul on stage while speaking about the ill-treatment she has suffered at the hands of Daisy Mtukudzi, her step-mother.
Africa: Caine Prize for African Writing – Nadia Davids On Her Winning Story About Women and Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] South African playwright, academic, novelist and short story writer Nadia Davids is the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. It’s an important award that has played a significant role in shaping the career traje…