Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh
[Premium Times] The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC months later, is probably set to make another drift.
Nigeria: Oronsaye Report – Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board
[Premium Times] The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti – How Fela Escaped Mko Abiola’s Death Trap
[Daily Trust] Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death.
Zimbabwe: Nadia Nakai, Tammy Moyo, Master H Headline Shoko Festival
[New Zimbabwe] SHOKO Festival, the country’s urban culture extravaganza, has unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year.
Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me – It’s a Profession – Dumisani Mbebe
[The Herald] Johannesburg — Dumisani Mbebe brings “dzaddy” energy to every role he plays and he doesn’t mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated.
Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi’s Burial Set for Friday
[The Herald] Veteran actress Susan “Mai Rwizi” Chenjerai’s burial is likely to be on Friday, a close relative has said.
Nigeria: Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy Set for Big Beats Records Allstars Release
[Premium Times] Ace music producer Puffy Tee is producing the All-Stars album.
Angola: Culture Minister Mourns Death of Musician Mário Rui Silva
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Minister of Culture Filipe Zau on Sunday mourned the death in Portugal (Lisbon) of the musician, performer, composer and researcher Mário Rui Silva, alias “Marui”, who died Friday of an illness at the age of 71.
East Africa: Experts Urge EAC to Adopt Kiswahili As Official Regional Language
[Independent (Kampala)] Arusha, Tanzania — Experts on Sunday renewed their calls for the East African Community (EAC) Council of Ministers to expedite amendments to the EAC Treaty to enable Kiswahili as the regional bloc’s official language.
Nigeria: 11 Americans Discover Nigerian Roots
[Daily Trust] No fewer than 11 Americans have discovered their Nigerian roots through ancestry DNA testing at the Consulate of Nigeria in New York.