Africa: How Afrobeats Is Sampling Nostalgia for the Gen Zs
[African Arguments] With the industry awash with money, global notoriety, bold Afrobeats producers are buying early Afrobeats records, channelling them to an audience seeking its slice of the musical memory pie.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Model Takes Capital By Storm
[The Herald] Twenty — Six year old model, Jonathan Simba, reckons unity is critical for the growth of pageantry.
Ghana: 2024 Ako Caine Prize – Ghanaian Author Tryphena Yeboah Shortlisted for £10,000 Prize
[Accra Times] Yeboah’s story, “The Dishwashing Women,” published in Narrative Magazine (Fall 2022), earned her a spot among five writers from across the continent competing for the £10,000 prize
Ghana: Ghanaian Films Lack Meaningful Lessons – Maame Dokono
[Accra Times] Legendary Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, has indicated that current Ghanaian films lack depth in their storylines.
Zimbabwe: Macheso Now a Spent Force – Survey
[The Herald] A 24-hour poll that was run by The Herald on its X handle and reached close to 8 000 people has indicated that Sungura legend Alick Macheso is now a spent force.
South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation
[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, notes the preliminary update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the investigation into the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Ms Chidimma Adetshina.
Rwanda: Amapiano Fever – How Kigali Became a Magnet for Global Djs, Artistes
[New Times] Eight months into 2024, Rwanda’s entertainment industry is thriving, drawing global celebrities to Kigali for exciting weekend events.
South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant
[Premium Times] “…After much careful consideration, I have decided to withdraw myself from the competition for the safety and well-being of my family and me.”
South Africa: Cabinet Commends Addition of SA Sites to Unesco List
[SAnews.gov.za] Cabinet has commended the latest addition of the South African human rights and liberation struggle sites in the prestigious list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites.
Zimbabwe: Diasporans Hail Afripraise UK Concert Initiative
[The Herald] Organisers of the gospel show dubbed “AfriPraise” which featured some of the top-notch stars from Africa struck the right chord, uniting Africa through music and culture.