West Africa: West Africa’s Fashion Designers Are World Leaders When It Comes to Producing Sustainable Clothes
[The Conversation Africa] Every few weeks global fast fashion brands mass produce their latest clothing, pumping out garments to be sold around the world. There is growing criticism that it’s socially irresponsible to produce such large volumes of clot…
Congo-Kinshasa: Beyond Images of War – Sammy Baloji’s Work Captures DR Congo’s Vibrant Arts and Culture, Challenging Western Views
[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest in Africa after Algeria, and nearly twice the s…
Nigeria: Hammer House Records Boss, Eben Unveils First Artist Signee, Memerize
[Vanguard] The Chief Executive Officer of Hammer House Records, Emmanuel Benjamin popularly known as Eben, has introduced a new artist, Umukoro Blessing, also known as Memerise, to his record label.
Nigeria: The Etiquette of Mourning
[Vanguard] I apologise in advance if what I am about to say comes across as a scolding from a school principal to unruly teenagers.
Nigeria: Youngchief, Others Thrill Audience At Comedy Show
[Vanguard] Onosakponome Komeno Cyril, widely known as YoungChief lit up the City of Warri with his “Youngchief Freedom of Xpression” comedy show.
Nigeria: Nigerian Films, Documentaries to Be Screened At New York African Film Festival
[Leadership] African Film Festival (AFF) will celebrate the 31st edition of the New York African Film Festival in grand style, with an array of Nigerian films and documentaries, among other African titles, set to be screened.
Nigeria: Gov Eno Orders Body of Nollywood Actress to Be Exhumed for Proper Burial
[Leadership] Akwa Ibom State governor, Umo Eno, has commiserated with the family of Akwa Ibom-born Nollywood Actress, Ms Edith Frederick, who died in a boat mishap a few days ago, on River Niger, along with some of her colleagues and supporting crew me…
Nigeria: Olu the Wave Delivers Another Masterpiece With Vector’s ‘If They Are Real’ Music Video
[Vanguard] Renowned Nigerian music video director, Olu The Wave, has once again showcased his talent and creativity with his latest project.
Nigeria: Medlynn Mesmerizes Music Scene, Debuts With Inspirational R&b ‘Ghost’
[Vanguard] Medlynn Tamunoibi Benstowe joined the league of promising music stars on Sunday April 7, 2024 with a mind-blowing Rhythm and Blues (R&B), a genre of music popular among African – American communities in the 1940s and adopted by arti…
Nigeria: Obaseki Leads Nigerian Delegation to Italian Art Exhibition
[Daily Trust] Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been selected as the Nigerian Pavilion Commissioner for the 60th International Art Exhibition organised by La Biennale di Venezia. Leading a delegation from Nigeria, Governor Obaseki will attend the e…