Nigeria: Iconic Singer, Onyeka Onwenu Dies At 72
[Vanguard] Veteran Nigerian singer, songwriter and actress, Ms Onyeka Onwenu is dead.
Zimbabwe: Pakare Paye Product Relishes Tuku Festival
[The Herald] SEASONED arts consultant and publicist, Eugine Museredza who honed his skills under the late Oliver Mtukudzi’s tutelage has hailed Tuku Music Limited for organising an international festival to celebrate the icon.Dubbed “Oliver Mtukudzi In…
Nigeria: World Day Against Trafficking – Oloture, Mvera, Other African Films Highlighting Modern-Day Slavery
[Premium Times] These films provide compelling narratives and crucial tools for educating and informing the public about human trafficking.
Zimbabwe: Macheso Names ‘Kupa Kuturika’ Album Tracklist
[The Herald] ALICK Macheso’s management has finally released the tracklist of his 13th album “Kupa Kutukirika”, three days before the much-anticipated launch.
Zimbabwe: American Star Tiffany Haddish Gives Zimbabwe a Thumbs-Up
[The Herald] VISITING American comedienne, Tiffany Haddish, has endorsed Zimbabwe as a safe tourist destination with peace-loving people.
Nigeria: Spotlight On Filmmaker Nicolette Ndigwe’s Nollywood Feats
[This Day] Nicolette Ndigwe is rapidly emerging as a reckoning force in the Nigerian film industry. Recognized as a rising star, this award-winning actor, writer, and producer from South Eastern Nigeria is hailed as “one of Africa’s young female produc…
Africa: Burna Boy, Baci Top 15 Creatives Dominating TikTok’s Inaugural Visionary Voices Africa List
[Vanguard] A short-form video, TikTok, has announced four Nigerians including the Nigerian Grammy Award-winning artist, Burna Boy, Chef Hilda Effiong Bassey also known as Hilda Baci among the 15 creative forces in its inaugural Visionary Voices List fo…
Rwanda: French Singer Sensey’ Set for Maiden Performance in Kigali
[New Times] SenSey’, a French artiste popularly known for his unique blend of Zouk, Kompa and R&B, is set to headline forthcoming second edition of ‘Tuna Taka Ku Enjoy’ show slated for August 3, at Mundi Center in Kigali.
Ethiopia: My Interview With Hachalu Hundessa: ‘The Other Is a Divine Creation’
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Nigeria: 97th Oscars – Nigerian Selection Committee Calls for IFF Category Entries
[Premium Times] The IFF (formerly Best Foreign Language) Award is presented annually by the Academy to a feature-length film produced outside the United States that contains 50 per cent or more non-English dialogue.