Ghana: Actor Agya Koo Praises Akufo Addo for Building Creative Arts Senior High School
[Accra Times] Agya Koo’s statements follow criticism from colleague actress, Oheneyere Mercy Asiedu, who accused the NPP government of neglecting the creative arts sector
South Africa: Peter Randall – a Pioneering Publisher Who Established the Radical Ravan Press in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Peter Randall, a pioneering South African activist publisher and educator, passed away on 5 June 2024 in Johannesburg. He was the co-founder of Ravan Press, which published books critical of the racist apartheid state.
Nigeria: Why I’m Yet to Get Married – Don Jazzy
[Vanguard] Nigerian music icon Don Jazzy has disclosed the reason is yet to get married.
Nigeria: Court Grants Mohbad’s Family Permission to Conduct Second Autopsy
[Premium Times] The Aloba family rejected the previous autopsy results.
Ethiopia: Why Self-Publishing Is Not a Feasible Option in Ethiopia?
[Ethiopian Herald] Every rainy season in Ethiopia usually offers a better opportunity for the publishing and distribution of more books and the surge in reading. As schools close down for the long vacation and many people stay at home due to the rains,…
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Documentary Photographer, Filmmaker Tam Fiofori Is Dead
[Premium Times] Tam Fiofori, a writer, critic, and media consultant, died on Tuesday at 82.
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Advocates Menstrual Hygiene in Nigerian Schools
[Premium Times] The campaign also featured talks on the need to avoid violence especially fighting between students of different schools.
South Africa: Keyshia Cole To Tour South Africa This Summer
[Tutone Communications] Seasoned concert organizers Glen21 Entertainment today confirmed that the iconic R&B songstress Keyshia Cole will be touring South Africa later this year.
Nigeria: Celebrated Nigerian Artist Zinno Orara Dies At 58
[Premium Times] A celebrated figure in the Nigerian art scene, Zinno Orara’s vibrant and thought-provoking works garnered international acclaim.
Nigeria: It’s Offence to Release Skit, Music Video Without Our Classification – NFVCB
[Vanguard] The National Films and Videos Censors Board (NFVCB) has reiterated that releasing skits, films, or music videos without classification from the Board is an offence.