Nigeria: Chima Udoye Wins Nigerian Idol Season 9
[Premium Times] Udoye was presented with N30 million, a brand new SUV, DStv Explora and other exciting prizes.
Nigeria: Olu of Warri Bags Award in UK, Wife Advocates Return to Cultural Values
[This Day] The Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III, has received the Leadership and Community Development award at the 14th African Achievers Awards (AAA), which took place at the Parliament House, United Kingdom.
Nigeria: U.S. Museum to Return Looted Bronzes to Oba of Benin
[This Day] Benin City — A prominent Museum in United States of America has concluded plans to present looted Benin Bronzes to Omo N’ Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolokpolo, Ewuare II, Oba of Benin.
Nigeria: ‘Mr Ibu’s Death Shocked Me Because He Didn’t Drink or Smoke’ – Patience Ozokwor
[Premium Times] Patience Ozokwor and the late Mr Ibu were the perfect on-screen couple. Not only did they star in some of Nollywood’s biggest films, but they were also friends and boast a loyal fanbase extending beyond Nigeria’s shores.
Rwanda: Artistes Reflect On Their Role in July Elections Campaign, What the Future Holds
[New Times] As Rwandans head to the polls to elect the President and Members of Parliament this Monday, July 15, it is fair to say that more than ever, music played a crucial role, not only in mobilising voters but also ensuring that the mood is jovial.
South Africa: How Old Are South African Fossils Like the Taung Child? New Study Offers an Answer
[The Conversation Africa] One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University o…
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka At 90 – Writer and Activist for Justice
[The Conversation Africa] Akinwande Oluwole Soyinka, the legendary African author and activist, is proof of what words and acts can achieve in the struggle for justice and human rights. Soyinka, aged 90, embodies unrelenting activism and literary excel…
Nigeria: Tinubu Renames National Theatre After Wole Soyinka
[Premium Times] Wole Soyinka is a globally celebrated playwright, novelist, poet, essayist, actor, singer, composer, and documentarian.
Liberia: Liberia Seeks Wipo Support to Strengthen Intellectual Property System
[FrontPageAfrica] The Minister of Commerce and Industry, Amin Modad, has pleaded with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for support to conduct a study quantifying the economic contribution of intellectual property to the economy and b…
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Tems Most-Streamed Nigerian Artists Globally in 2024 First Half
[Premium Times] Ayra Starr’s and Tems’ albums have been particularly well-received, with several tracks making it to the Global Impact List.