Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery
[Premium Times] The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017.
Nigeria: Banky W Grateful to God As He Survives Fourth Cancer Surgery
[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, has undergone a fourth surgery for skin cancer.
Zimbabwe: State Media Unfreeze ‘Ban’ On Winky D – Move a Strategy to Woo Audience
[New Zimbabwe] STATE media, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has lifted the ‘ban’ on Zimdancehall artist Winky D from its airwaves.
Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament
[New Times] Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary seat under the youth category and has promised to work hard if…
Zimbabwe: National Gallery of Zimbabwe Earns Global Recognition
[The Herald] The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ), that hosted two “Songs From A Room” (Sofar) concerts, last October and February this year, has been recognised as one of its “most historic venues” in the world.
Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign
[Premium Times] “Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019”.
Nigeria: One-Year-Old Ghanaian Boy Makes Guinness World Records As World’s Youngest Male Artist
[Vanguard] A Ghanaian boy, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has made the Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male artist at the age of 1 year 152 days.
Zimbabwe: African Museum to Tell Continent’s True Story
[The Herald] Head of delegation of the visiting military officers from Nigeria, who are part of the Senior Course Number 46 at the Zimbabwe Staff College, Air Commodore Abdul Audu, has hailed the construction of the Museum of African Liberation in Zimb…
Zimbabwe: Good Art, Artistic Heritage Need Backing, Protection
[The Herald] The problems of funding creative art, basically supporting creative artists and providing respectable and adequate marketing, have come to the fore once again as options close and a major collection of some of Zimbabwe’s best art is likely…
Nigeria: Why I Produced Water and Garri Movie – Tiwa Savage
[Vanguard] Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed what inspired her to produce ‘Water and Garri’, her debut movie.