Nigeria: Popular Nollywood Actor Confirmed Amongst Kidnappers Killed in Lagos Kidnapping Heist
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Zimbabwe: Mudariki Demands Return of Zim Bird
[The Herald] VISUAL artist and cultural producer, Richard Mudariki, is advocating for the return of the Zimbabwean bird from Groot Schuur Estate in Cape Town, South Africa, to Great Zimbabwe,.
Nigeria: How Brain Jotter’s Viral Dance Revived Mike Ejeagha’s ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ 41 Years After
[Premium Times] Interestingly, ‘Gwo Gwo Gwo Ngwo’ is not a song title; it is the refrain in “Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche,” a song on Mike Ejeagha’s 1983 album ‘Akuko Na Egwu’ Original Vol. 1.
Nigeria: Nigerian Doctor Surpasses Guinness World Record for Largest Painting
[Premium Times] Mr David commenced his record-breaking attempt on 16 July and quit on 21 July.
Rwanda: K-Pop Comes to Kigali – Korean Embassy Blends Music, History in Exciting New Programme
[New Times] Around 90 individuals in Rwanda experienced what it takes to become a K-pop idol during a training class led by a renowned instructor from Seoul.
South Africa: Music Icon Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse Wants Gayton Mckenzie to Ditch the ‘Skop En Donder’ Attitude and Help Artists
[Daily Maverick] The past 30 years have been a ‘disaster’ for South African artists, says legendary musician Sipho ‘Hotstix’ Mabuse, who has some advice – and criticism – and a wish list for new Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie.
Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife
[Premium Times] Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son.
Nigeria: This Is Wole Soyinka!, By Simbo Olorunfemi
[Premium Times] His greatness preceded the Nobel and has long transcended it.
Mauritius: Minister Ganoo Launches Road Safety Books and Digital Materials for Primary School Students
[Government of Mauritius] The Minister of Land Transport and Light Rail, Mr Alan Ganoo, launched, this morning at the New Bambous Geoffroy Government School in Bambous, the Road Safety books and digital materials for primary school students.
Nigeria: New Look National Theatre – Bankers’ Committee Restores National Pride
[Premium Times] By restoring the glory of an iconic asset, the Bankers’ Committee aims to unlock opportunities for the youth in the creative sector, leading to job creation, income generation, foreign exchange generation…