Ghana: Yvonne Nelson Reveals Inspiration for Establishing Her Own Schools
[Accra Times] In a candid Instagram video, Yvonne Nelson revealed that she had to make a significant personal sacrifice to bring her vision to life. After being denied a loan by the bank multiple times due to exorbitant interest rates, she took the bol…
South Africa: Arts Minister Pays Tribute to Connie Chiume
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has extended his condolences to the family, friends and fans of legendary actress Connie Chiume.
South Africa: Tributes Pour In for Veteran Actress Connie Chiume
[allAfrica] The award-winning actress Connie Chiume has reportedly died at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg.
South Africa: Funding the Focus As Cape Town’s Beloved Zip Zap Circus Prepares to Move
[Daily Maverick] New “Zip Zap Arena” will offer a venue for circus arts and also for other art forms like drama, ballet, dance and opera. It will have retractable seating, making the venue suitable for a variety of events – if the funds can be raised.
Uganda: Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution Launches Its Newly Established Radio Station in Tororo.
[Nile Post] The Cultural Institution of Tieng Adhola cultural institution has launched a new radio station in Tororo.
Ghana: Shatta Wale Announces Upcoming Shatta and Fans Album (Safa)
[Accra Times] Known for his ability to craft songs with massive crowd appeal and reflective messages that resonate with his core fan base, Shatta Wale, the self-proclaimed ‘Dancehall King,’ is expected to deliver a variety of songs that are unapologeti…
South Africa: Dr John Kani Awarded Order of the British Empire
[SAnews.gov.za] Government has congratulated Dr John Kani, South Africa’s veteran actor, director and playwright, after His Majesty King Charles III honoured him with the esteemed Order of the British Empire (OBE).
Zimbabwe: First Lady Honoured As Culture and Heritage Patron . . . Renews Hope in Binga Learners
[The Herald] Robin Muchetu in Binga
Mali: Mali’s Kora Star Toumani Diabaté – a Personal Reflection By His Music Producer
[The Conversation Africa] The untimely death of Mali’s Toumani Diabaté at the age of 58 has shocked the music world. The sheer number of tributes, including those from superstar African musicians Youssou N’Dour from Senegal and Salif Keita from Ma…
South Africa: Miss South Africa – More Controversy As Chidinma Adetshina’s Nigerian Wedding Clip Surfaces
[Premium Times] “Why can’t she just produce documents and say she’s South African, there are beautiful South African young ladies that might be robbed of this opportunity.”