Nigeria: Why Yoruba Films Have Been Very Successful in Recent Times – Abdulmalik Bashiru
[Vanguard] With the massive success of Yoruba films like Seven Doors, Lisabi, Anikulapo, amongst others it is unarguable that the genre has enjoyed significant growth and rising filmmaker and producer, Abdulmalik Bashiru shares an insight as possible r…
Nigeria: An Artist’s Return With Restless Energy
[This Day] Nigerian-Irish artist Ben Nwosa, known for his work as an artist, curator, and educator, is set for another homecoming show, bringing his restless creative energy to the Nigerian art scene once again. Yinka Olatunbosun reports
Zimbabwe: Silent Killer Faces U.S.$122,000 Lawsuit After Missing UK Sama Festival
[New Zimbabwe] ZIimbabwe dancehall artist Jimmy Mudereri, also known as ‘Silent Killer,’ is facing a demand for US$122,170 from Y2K Entertainment, the organisers of the UK SAMA Festival, following his failure to attend the event in April 2025.
Africa: African Films At Cannes Tell Unexpected Stories of Power, Migration and Identity
[RFI] Six African films are screening at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, which opened this week and runs until 24 May. The selection spans historical fiction, social drama and crime thrillers – with stories set in Tunis, Cairo, Yaoundé, Lagos an…
Tunisia: Postcard From Cannes #2 – a Tender Tale of Women Surviving Migration in Tunis
[RFI] One of several films from the African continent shown at the Cannes Film Festival, Erige Sehiri’s Promised Sky (Promis le ciel) in the Un Certain Regard category, is a powerful and rare portrait of three migrant women struggling to make ends meet…
Benin: How an Rfi Investigation Helped Return an Ancient Treasure to Benin
[RFI] In Benin, a ‘kataklè’ – a ceremonial stool, and the final piece of the royal treasure of Abomey – has been returned by Finland, 133 years after being looted by French troops and later transferred to the National Museum of Finland. It’s a jou…
Ghana: Navigating 1win – Key Features for Players in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] For users in Ghana exploring the landscape of online gaming and betting, the official platform accessible via https://1win-official.africa/ aims to provide a secure and feature-rich environment.
Africa: Bonuses and Promotions – Enhancing the Experience At 1win-Game.Africa in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] For players in Ghana exploring online gaming options, the availability and attractiveness of bonuses and promotions are significant factors. The platform known as 1win-game.africa typically features a range of such offers designed to r…
Rwanda: Rapper AmaG the Black, Umushumba, and Rising Star ‘Umujura’ Thrill Gen Z Crowd
[New Times] Rapper AmaG The Black joined comedians Umushumba, Muhinde, and Pirate to headline the latest edition of the Gen-Z Comedy Show, held on Thursday, May 15. The bimonthly event brought together music and stand-up for a night of sharp punchlines…
Zimbabwe: Sculpture Show Returns to Kingham Lodge With Art From UK and Zimbabwe
[New Zimbabwe] A popular sculpture show is returning next week.