South Africa: The Second Coming – Comedians Rush to Respond to South Africa’s New Political Reality
[Daily Maverick] For the past 30 years, South Africa’s political reality hasn’t reflected the level of nuance and messiness that comes out through its comedy. We had a Ruling Party, with two capital letters. We don’t have that any more. Today, for the …
South Africa: Why Musicians Die in Poverty – South African Study Reveals Battle to Make Ends Meet
[The Conversation Africa] Benefits and appeals were recently launched to support the medical costs of veteran South African guitarist Madala Kunene. It’s not the first time such initiatives have been necessary, nor the first time that media and politic…
Nigeria: 2027 – Electoral Hub Harps On Credible Polls, Launches Emb Books
[Daily Trust] Ahead of the 2027 general elections, the Electoral Hub has urged Nigerians to insist and work towards achieving credible elections and quality democracy in Nigeria.
Malawi: Local Headliners of Lake of Stars Festival Named – Zeze Kingston Included
[Nyasa Times] Organizers of this year’s highly anticipated Lake of Stars Festival have named four Malawian artists as local headliners at the festival, which is scheduled for 6th to 8th September at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota District.
Nigeria: Patoranking Graduates From Harvard Business School
[Accra Times] Patoranking completed a course on the business of entertainment, media, and sports, after a brief hiatus from music.
Nigeria: Nigerian Visual Artist Unveils Artworks At British Airways’ Renovated Lounge
[Premium Times] The New Beginnings artworks were unveiled at the lounge’s grand reopening in Lagos.
Nigeria: Kano Hisbah Arrests Controversial Musician for Reciting Quran ‘Incorrectly’
[Premium Times] He was arrested at his Kano residence.
South Africa: A Disturbing Journey Into the Human Psyche and Trophy Hunting
[Daily Maverick] Photographer and artist Roger Ballen’s latest exhibition The End of the Game is an immensely disturbing and provocative examination of the subjugation and commodification of wild animals through trophy hunting and captivity.
Tunisia: Tunisian Cinema to Be Present At Fifog 2024
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisian cinema will be present at the 19th edition of the Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (FIFOG 2024), held June 10-16, 2024 at Fonction Cinéma and Grütli, under the theme: “The sign of Knowledge …
Tunisia: Tunisian Cinema Wins Two Prizes At Arab Film Festival Rotterdam
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisian cinema won two prizes at the 24th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (RAFF 2024), which unveiled its list of winners on June 2, 2024.