Nigeria: An Artistic Revolution and Art of Joining Forces
[This Day] A groundbreaking partnership between the Africa Art Fund and the Nigeria Economic Summit Group (NESG) is set to revolutionise Nigeria’s visual arts scene by empowering young artists and driving economic growth through creative innovation. Ok…
Liberia: Villagers Fear Reprisal From Chinese Company Over Pollution Allegations
[Liberian Investigator] Kakata — Villagers who recently spoke to reporters about pollution in the Nyanvor River, their only source of water, allegedly caused by the Lee Group of Enterprises, have reported being summoned by the company’s security depar…
Nigeria: Lagos to Promote Cross-Cultural Heritage At Culturella Festival
[Leadership] As part of measures to display its cultural heritage and promote cross-cultural dialogue on a global scale, the Lagos State government in conjunction with Culturella Africa has concluded plans to hold the 2024 edition of the Culturella fes…
Nigeria: Chidinma – What Fib Will the Builders Tell the Rejected Stone?
[Leadership] All the negative energy unleashed against Miss Chidinma Adetshina’s participation in the 2024 Miss South Africa beauty pageant would not have happened if the South African political elite had socialised their people to appreciate the sacri…
Mauritius: World Photography Day – Media Trust Holds Exhibition Under the Theme of Climate Change
[Government of Mauritius] A photo exhibition under the theme ‘Climate Change, Natural Disasters and Civic Responsibilities’ opened, today, at the Caudan Arts Centre to commemorate World Photography Day. The photo exhibition, a joint initiative of the M…
Nigeria: ‘My Boss Paid $200,000 Ransom for My Release’ – Singer Gnewzy Reveals
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer who was kidnapped on 29 April at Eklat road in Ughelli, Delta State, was released on 3 May, six days after being held captive by gunmen.
Nigeria: Omotola Jalade’s Husband Didn’t Buy Me Car – Destiny Etiko
[Premium Times] “Omotola’s husband doesn’t have my number, and I don’t have him–so, what’s the problem?”
Nigeria: How Peter Accused Me of Fraud, Thwarted P-Square’s Reconciliation – Jude Okoye Alleges
[Premium Times] “We have family members. We have Igwes; we have older adults. But the question is, how come none of them ever make or don’t make any imputes? They have. Igwe of our village have. Governors, Ministers, our aunties, uncles, all of them ha…
Uganda: Bebe Cool Defends Speaker Among Against Corruption Allegations
[Nile Post] Singer Moses Ssali highlights Speaker Anita Among’s contributions to Bukedea amid corruption accusations, questioning the validity of the claims.
Kenya: Kenyan Film Explores the Struggles of Motherhood and Mental Health in Africa
[RFI] Poignant Kenyan short film Act of Love, screened in Nairobi this week, is on a mission to raise awareness about maternal mental health in Africa – with a special focus on postpartum depression. Inspired by a true story, the film has spent the pas…