Uganda: Actor Daniel Kaluuya Honoured With Statue in London
[Nile Post] Oscar-winning actor Daniel Kaluuya has been celebrated with a statue in Leicester Square depicting his acclaimed performance in psychological horror film Get Out.
Africa: Did the Tumaini Initiative Exceed Its Mandate?
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debat…
Uganda: Lydia Mugambi’s Artistic Legacy Celebrated in Solo Show
[Independent (Kampala)] The selected artworks in the exhibition Imparted Impressions depict the artist’s distinctive style of painting influenced by European modernist art making techniques but also a delicate sense of freedom in choice of material, co…
Nigeria: Alake Plans Soyinka ‘Adire’ Village to Curb Influx of Foreign Fabrics
[Daily Trust] The Alake and paramount ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, has unveiled plans to establish the Prof. Wole Soyinka Adire Village as part of the drive to promote the locally made Adire/Kampala fabrics.
Zimbabwe: Moyo, Mlalazi Shine At Nigerian Gospel Awards
[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo — Zimbabwean music was put on the map last weekend in Nigeria when two gospel giants Dorcas Moyo and Everton Mlalazi scooped prestigious awards.
Zimbabwe: Chief Nechombo Cheers Up Senior Citizens
[The Herald] Victor Maphosa — It was all joy at the Chief Nechombo Cultural Centre in Makaha, Mudzi district, when hundreds of elderly people received gifts during the LC Nechombo Old People’s Day commemorations held at the weekend.
Rwanda: Minister Umutoni Calls for Stronger Collaboration in African Cinema Industry
[New Times] Rwandan Minister of State for Youth and Arts, Sandrine Umutoni, has emphasised on the need for greater collaboration in Africa’s film industry.
Nigeria: Burna Boy – Speed Darlington Released On Bail After Five-Day Detention
[Premium Times] In a contentious video, Speed Darlington allegedly mocked Burna Boy’s association with American rapper Diddy, who the FBI arrested on multiple charges, including sexual exploitation.
Nigeria: How Police Arrested, Detained Missing Singer Over Burna Boy’s Petition
[Daily Trust] A singer and social media influencer, Darlington Okoye well known as Speed Darlington is reportedly being detained by the police in Abuja, days after he was declared missing.
Nigeria: Trash Art – Dutch Museum Finds ‘Beer Can’ Artwork in Bin
[Vanguard] A Dutch museum has recovered one of its artworks that looks like two empty beer cans after a staff member accidentally threw it in the rubbish bin thinking it was trash.