Nigeria: On Return of the Old National Anthem
[Daily Trust] On May 29, 2024, his first anniversary in office, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu signed into law an executive bill, amending the National Anthem Act, cancelling the 1978 national anthem: Arise o Compatriots” and returning the old national an…
Malawi: Over 440 Entries Received for 53rd Letter Writing Competition Organised By MACRA
[Nyasa Times] The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which is organised by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has attracted over 440 competitors from across the coun…
Ghana: TGMA Is As Significant As Grammys, BET – Stonebwoy Declares
[Accra Times] Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, June 7, 2024, Stonebwoy, who was adjudged the 2024 Artiste of the Year, at the just-ended TGMAs noted the significance of celebrating local accolades just as much as international ones.
Nigeria: I Am Privileged to Have My Debut Solo Exhibition On Soyinka’s Birthday – Adeyemi
[Vanguard] All is set for Olalekan Adeyemi’s debut solo art exhibition, AFÁRA OYIN, scheduled to open on 13 July 2024, and runs till July 26, 2024 at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Norman Williams Street, South West, Ikoyi, Lagos.
Nigeria: EU Highlights Entertainment’s Impact On SGBV At ‘Deafening Silence’ Premiere
[This Day] At the recent Lagos premiere of ‘Deafening Silence,’ Ruben Alba Aguilera, Head of the Governance, Gender Human Rights and Migration Section at the European Union (EU) Delegation, emphasised the crucial role of culture and entertainment in co…
Nigeria: Temi Otedola Is L’oréal Paris’ First Nigerian Digital Ambassador
[Premium Times] Temi joined the ranks of Kendall Jenner and Viola Davis, who are also ambassadors for the brand.
Africa: Africa Cinema Summit to Hold Second Edition in October
[Accra Times] This year’s edition themed “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities,” is scheduled to take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from Oct 7 – 10.
Nigeria: Drug Reaction Possible Cause of MohBad’s Death – Autopsy Reveals
[Vanguard] An autopsy conducted on the body of late singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as MohBad, at Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), has revealed findings suggesting the possible cause of his death.
Kenya: Is the Clubbing Culture Dying in Kenya?
[Capital FM] Back in the ’80s and early ’90s, there was a popular club named Boomerang at the former Ainsworth Hotel near Museum Hill. This was the place to hang. It was by no means an upscale joint; however, everyone turned out looking very well scrub…
Uganda: Your Mail – Why Are Ugandans Always Happy?
[Observer] Despite facing challenges such as bad governance and unfair taxation, Ugandans have mastered the art of finding joy in the midst of adversity.