South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud
[allAfrica] The Department of Home Affairs has disclosed that it discovered potential identity theft by the mother of Chidimma Adetshina. As a result of this revelation, the national beauty pageant is now in turmoil, as Adetshina had already been subje…
South Africa: Connie Chiume – More Than an Actress, She Was a ‘Brilliant and Courageous Cultural Activist’
[Daily Maverick] ‘She was a Struggle icon in the industry committed to helping every artist to succeed. This industry needs more of her kind, with a commitment to shake government and business to invest more in the industry,’ said musician Sipho ‘Hotst…
Nigeria: 2024 MTV VMAS – Usher, Chris Brown Bag ‘Best Afrobeats Video’ Nominations (Full Nominee List)
[Premium Times] Their strategic collaborations earned them the nods.
South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court – South African News Briefs – August 08, 2024
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Nigeria: Actress Regina Daniels Responds to Critics of Her Anti-Protest Comments
[Vanguard] Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed criticism from Nigerians following her comments on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country.
Rwanda: Mbonyi Welcomed With Pomp in Nairobi Ahead of Saturday Concert
[New Times] Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyicyambu, known as Israel Mbonyi, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday, August 7, where he received a warm welcome ahead of his first performance in the country on Saturday, August 10.
Nigeria: Pastor Jerry Eze Is Nigeria’s Highest-Paid YouTuber – Report
[Premium Times] The top five highest-earning YouTubers in Nigeria are pastors.
Nigeria: Osun-Osogbo Festival – Police Assure Participants of Safety
[Daily Trust] The police command in Osun has said security measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free Osun-Osogbo festival, for the safety of the participants and their property.
Zimbabwe: Mashaya Shines At Imac English Open Tourney
[The Herald] Shihan Wilfred Mashaya, the reigning Kobudo World Champion, dominated the International Martial Arts Corporation (IMAC) English Open Tournament held at the York Leisure Centre in England on Sunday, clinching four gold medals and one silver.
Malawi: FCB Inculcates Culture of Digital Banking Business On Nyasa Big Bullets Players
[Nyasa Times] First Capital Bank (FCB) treated Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club players and officials to an exciting shopping spree on Monday at three Chipiku Plus stores in Blantyre as one way of inculcating the culture doing business through digital m…