Kenya: Israel Mbonyi Confirms Concert in Kenya
[New Times] After confirming Belgium and Uganda concerts in June and August respectively, Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyi has added Kenya to his music tour.
Ghana: ‘We Shouldn’t Wait Until Its Too Late’ – Blakk Rasta On Okomfour Kwadee’s Condition
[Accra Times] Blakk Rasta’s concern follows a disturbing video of Kwadee that circulated on social media over the weekend.
Africa: Where Do Africa’s Lusophone Nations Stand On Russia?
[DW] Russia has beefed up efforts to build stronger relations with Portuguese-speaking African nations, positioning itself as a military power without a colonial past.
Nigeria: Mohbad’s Father to Late Son’s Wife – You’re Heartless, Liar
[Vanguard] The father of the late Afro-pop star Mohbad, Mr. Joseph Aloba, has described the wife of the late Afro-pop star Cythia Adebanjo as ‘heartless and a liar’.
Rwanda: What’s Behind Rwanda’s Emerging Gospel Music Takeover?
[New Times] On Sunday, May 5, Rwanda’s secular musicians were once again slapped in the face by the fact that an up-and-coming gospel artist like Chryso Ndasingwa, who has three or fewer hits to his name, could fill BK Arena for the launch of his debut…
Uganda: Ugandan Beats Battle Back – Local Artists to Clash With Chris Brown
[Nile Post] Brace yourselves, Uganda! A groundbreaking music clash is brewing, promising to propel Ugandan music onto the international stage. Victoria University, the mastermind behind this electrifying event, plans to pit Ugandan artists against glob…
Nigeria: Caroline Danjuma to Sue Oritsefemi for Claiming She Married Late Tagbo
[Premium Times] Singer Oritsefemi made the claims in a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo.
Ghana: Rapper Sarkodie Explains Jabs On New Record
[Accra Times] Sarkodie stated that despite the speculations on social media, he was not jabbing the artistes he named drop on the rap song, rather, he used them as a reference to place emphasis on his longevity in music.
Africa: How Neanderthal Language Differed From Modern Human – They Probably Didn’t Use Metaphors
[The Conversation Africa] The Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) fascinate researchers and the general public alike. They remain central to debates about the nature of the genus Homo (the broad biological classification that humans and their relative…
Nigeria: MohBad’s Autopsy Report – ‘Cause of Death Uncertain’
[This Day] The reasons behind the death of late Singer, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, a.k.a Mohbad, may not be known, as the autopsy was concluded as “uncertain”.