Nigeria: Govt Rescues Actress Jumoke George’s Trafficked Daughter From Mali
[Premium Times] “My first child, Adeola, has been missing. I’ve been looking for her for the past four years. Any small amount of money I made from working was spent on searching for her.”
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Promote Local Languages, Culture – Soyinka
[Vanguard] Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has stressed the need to promote Nigeria’s local languages and culture in order to drive national development.
South Africa: Condolences for Family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed condolences to the family of Member of Parliament, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday.
Mauritius: Governor Rakotondrasoa Pays Courtesy Call On Minister of Arts and Culture
[Government of Mauritius] The Governor of Madagascar’s Ihorombe region and President of L’Entreprendre au Féminin de l’Océan Indien for the region, Mrs Annie Frankline Rakotondrasoa, met with the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Mahendra Gond…
Ethiopia: Magic, Spirits in African and Latin American Novels
[Ethiopian Herald] It would not be an exaggeration to consider Nigerian writer Ben Okri as the best of his generation. Three major writing generations have emerged in Nigeria.
Nigeria: ‘My Mother Is a Witch’ Set to Hit Cinemas Nationwide
[Vanguard] The much-anticipated psychological drama “My Mother Is a Witch” is slated for a nationwide cinema release from May 23, 2025.
Nigeria: Only Uneducated Actor Thinks Playing Lead Role Is the Ultimate – Tina Mba
[Vanguard] Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mba has called out actors who believe they must always play lead roles, describing such thinking as a sign of ignorance.
Nigeria: AMVCA 11 – Art, Beauty, Culture Ignite the Red Carpet
[Vanguard] The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on May 10, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, was not just a celebration of cinematic excellence–it was also a dazzling display of African fashion, art…
Nigeria: From ‘Shanty Town’ to ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ – Chichi Nworah Steals Amvca 11 Spotlight With Top M-Net Award
[Vanguard] In another recognition of her ingenious contributions to African films, Nollywood powerhouse Chinenye “Chichi” Nworah clinched the Best Scripted M-Net Original award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her romantic se…
Nigeria: Even a Blind Man Can See I’m Beautiful – Erica Nlewedim
[Vanguard] Popular reality tv star and actress, Erica Nlewedim has averred that even a blind man knows she is beautiful. Nlewedim made this known as a guest on Curiosity made me ask a show anchored by skitmaker, Isbaeu.