Nigeria: Burna Boy Makes Filmmaking Debut, Executive-Produces ‘3 Cold Dishes’ Starring Wale Ojo
[Premium Times] Like singer Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy is executive-producing a film.
Nigeria: ‘Don’t Allow Anybody Drag You Into Politics’ – Akpabio to Davido
[Premium Times] Mr Akpabio also advised Davido to uphold high ethical standards.
South Africa: Residents Decry Lack of Services in East London Village – South African News Briefs – May 22, 2024
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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.