Rwanda: Umuhire Talks Role in ‘A Quiet Place,’ Kigali Cine Junction
[New Times] As part of the second edition of Kigali Cine Junction, scheduled for August 1-4 under the theme “Black Aesthetics: Bridging Continents,” award-winning Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire will be a key highlight of the festival.
Nigeria: Naira Abuse – Bobrisky’s Release Date Announced
[Premium Times] Bobrisky’s jail term began on 24 March, coinciding with the day of his arrest.
Nigeria: How Onyeka Onwenu Died – Peter Obi
[Premium Times] Peter Obi says he watched in pain as doctors and medical staff battled hard to save Onyeka Onwenu’s life.
Nigeria: President Tinubu Mourns Iconic Artiste Onyeka Onwenu
[Premium Times] The President stated that Onyeka Onwenu lives on in her immortal masterpieces.
Zimbabwe: Zimfest 2024 – a Vibrant Showcase of Talent and Tradition
[263Chat] Zimfest marked its 25th year with an unforgettable weekend. With over 15,000 people in attendance, the annual event solidified its reputation as a must-attend event for Southern African music lovers.
Africa: German Colonialism in Africa Has a Chilling History – New Book Explores How It Lives On
[The Conversation Africa] Germany was a significant – and often brutal – colonial power in Africa. But this colonial history is not told as often as that of other imperialist nations. A new book called The Long Shadow of German Colonialism: Amnesia, De…
Nigeria: Fela Kuti Is More Famous Today Than Ever – What’s Behind His Global Power
[The Conversation Africa] Almost three decades after his passing in 1997, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Nigerian musician and activist who created the Afrobeat music movement, remains the subject of global obsession.
Nigeria: Ayuba, Femi Kuti, Patience Ozokwor, Charly Boy, Others Pay Tribute to Late Onyeka Onwenu
[Premium Times] Onyeka Onwenu reportedly collapsed after performing at an event on Tuesday in Lagos.
Zimbabwe: Tyla Captivates Crowd
[The Herald] Johannesburg. — Tyla captivated the Paris crowd at ‘Prelude to the Olympics’ event held at iconic Louis Vuitton Foundation.
Nigeria: Music Legend Onyeka Onwenu Dies
[Premium Times] Onyeka Onwenu was born in 1952, in Obosi, Anambra State.