Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me – It’s a Profession – Dumisani Mbebe
[The Herald] Johannesburg — Dumisani Mbebe brings “dzaddy” energy to every role he plays and he doesn’t mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated.
Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi’s Burial Set for Friday
[The Herald] Veteran actress Susan “Mai Rwizi” Chenjerai’s burial is likely to be on Friday, a close relative has said.
Nigeria: Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy Set for Big Beats Records Allstars Release
[Premium Times] Ace music producer Puffy Tee is producing the All-Stars album.
Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Minister of Culture Filipe Zau on Sunday mourned the death in Portugal (Lisbon) of the musician, performer, composer and researcher Mário Rui Silva, alias “Marui”, who died Friday of an illness at the age of 71.
East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language
[Independent (Kampala)] Arusha, Tanzania — Experts on Sunday renewed their calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite amendments to the EAC Treaty to enable Kiswahili as the regional bloc’s official language.
Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 11 Americans have discovered their Nigerian roots through ancestry DNA testing at the Consulate of Nigeria in New York.
South Africa: Peter Randall – – the Pioneering, Down-to-Earth Activist Behind Ravan Press
[Daily Maverick] Peter Randall was an innovative publisher who promoted revolutionary authors and academics.
Tunisia: Tunisian Federation of Film Societies Launches Call for Applications for Arab Women Directors
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, July 8 — A call for applications for an artistic residency focused on the development of short film projects was launched by the Tunisian Federation of Film Societies (FTCC) as part of the fifth edition of Regards de Femm…
Liberia: Liberian-American Carrie Everett to Represent North Carolina in Miss America Pageant
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Liberian-American, Carrie Everett was crowned winner of the Miss North Carolina pageant, as she stands firm to represent the Tarheel State in the Miss America pageant.
Ghana: Mahama Launches ‘Black Experience’ Policy for Creative Industry
[Accra Times] The “Black Experience” involves initiatives aimed at celebrating Ghana’s history, film, Pan-Africanism, and the diaspora