Nigeria: ‘Take Care of Your Husbands, Don’t Allow Society Corrupt You’ – UK Police to Nigerian Wives
[Premium Times] The advice comes against the backdrop of recent reports of Nigerian wives in the UK reporting their husbands to the police for various domestic reasons.
Nigeria: Rage Wins Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria Heads to World Stage
[Vanguard] In a thrilling display of talent and energy, Charles Ekwem better known as Rage, emerged victorious at the Red Bull Dance Your Style Nigeria National Finals, which recently took place at Landmark Event Centre, Lagos. The event, known for its…
Zimbabwe: EU, Culture Fund Support Innovative Sign Language Creatives
[New Zimbabwe] THE European Union (EU) delegation to Zimbabwe and the Culture Fund have awarded a total US$280 494 to 20 innovative artists on the back of scoring firsts after supporting sign language projects.
Malawi: Pemphero Mphande’s Short Story Writing Contest Gets K15m Boost From Kings Foundation
[Nyasa Times] Kings Foundation Schools–a premier private education institution–has increased to MK15 million its sponsorship for the 2024 Pemphero Mphande’s short story writing competition.
Zimbabwe: Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu to Fly the Zimbabwean Flag At the 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival
[263Chat] Zimbabwean artists, Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu are penciled to grace the two-day 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) festival which kicks off in Johannesburg on 27 September.
Nigeria: A Swiss Treat Before the Roundtable
[This Day] Lagos-based artist Seidougha Linus Eyimiegha (aka Mr. Danfo), bristling with ideas from his residency in Geneva, is primed for his next creative venture in Lagos. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke reports
Nigeria: When to Barbecue Vulture
[Leadership] Fiction writer James Hadley Chase famously titled one of his popular novels, “The Vulture Is A Patient Bird”. That title often reminds me of the Yoruba anecdote which denounces the carnivorous bird as a cheat because it feeds on human carr…
Kenya: From ‘Young Rich’ to ‘Real Housewives of Nairobi’
[Capital FM] In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when Young Rich premiered on K24. At the time, it was arguably on…
South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of James Matthews
[Parliament of South Africa] The Presiding Officers of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, have expressed deep sorrow over the passi…
Uganda: How Ndere Fell Deep Into Shs10bn Debt
[Nile Post] A few days ago, Quickway Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs listed for public auction, three properties including Ndere Cultural Centre, a well-known institution for cultural preservation and education, due to an unpaid loan.