South Africa: Dr John Kani Awarded Order of the British Empire
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Dr John Kani, South Africa’s veteran actor, director and playwright, after His Majesty King Charles III honoured him with the esteemed Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Zimbabwe: First Lady Honoured As Culture and Heritage Patron . . . Renews Hope in Binga Learners
[The Herald] Robin Muchetu in Binga
Mali: Mali’s Kora Star Toumani Diabaté – a Personal Reflection By His Music Producer
[The Conversation Africa] The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Ma…
South Africa: Miss South Africa – More Controversy As Chidinma Adetshina’s Nigerian Wedding Clip Surfaces
[Premium Times] “Why can’t she just produce documents and say she’s South African, there are beautiful South African young ladies that might be robbed of this opportunity.”
Ghana: Van Vicker Reveals Why He Turned Down ‘A Country Called Ghana’ Role
[Accra Times] Narrating the circumstances that led to him rejecting the role, Van Vicker explained that during the negotiations for the film, the director informed him that he would need to be on set for one month, a commitment that would be difficult …
Ghana: LilWin Apologizes to Actress Martha Ankomah Following Derogatory Statements
[Accra Times] According to LilWin, his statements towards the actress were not intended to attack her, but rather to use her as an exemplary figure. However, the statements were misconstrued by Ghanaian bloggers.
Ghana: Actor LilWin Wants to Be Remembered for His Philanthropic Efforts
[Accra Times] Furthermore, the actor revealed that, in his quest to continue his philanthropic efforts, he has constructed an additional facility to accommodate more students, in response to the high demand for admission.
Kenya: Microsoft Eyes African Game Industry With Xbox Games
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Xbox, a video gaming brand, now seeks to drive accelerated growth in the African video game industry after it recently concluded its 2024 Xbox Game Camp Africa.
Nigeria: BBNaija – Team Streeze Wins Second Custodian Challenge, Get Immunity
[Premium Times] The Custodian Challenge, a high-stakes competition in which housemates vie for a coveted title, is a game-changer as the winning pair secures immunity for the week and inherits the mystery card.
South Africa: Minister Mckenzie Steps in to Assist National School of the Arts
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) Gayton McKenzie has committed to assist the financially strapped National School of the Arts (NSA) to turn around its financial fortunes.