Zimbabwe: ‘Tunga’ Director At War With Actors Over Production Payments
[The Herald] Producer and director of the popular local television series, “Tunga” has responded to allegations levelled against him by his actors who claim that he is selfish and a liar.
Mauritius: Chinese New Year 2024 – Gala Show By Zhejiang Performing Arts Group From the People’s Republic of China
[Government of Mauritius] In the context of the Chinese New Year 2024, a Gala Show by the Zhejiang Performing Arts Group from the People’s Republic of China was held, on Saturday 10 February 2024, at the J&J Auditorium, Phoenix. The event was …
Rwanda: New Festival to Position Kigali As a Global Cultural Hub
[New Times] From February 16 — 25, more than 200 artistes from 25 nations will convene in Kigali for the inaugural edition of ‘Kigali Triennial Festival’, a celebration of African arts and culture that aims to position the Rwandan capital as a global …
Angola: Carnival 2024 – Minister Recommends Preservation of Cultural Identity
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Minister of Culture and Tourism, Filipe Zau, recommended to young people to preserve Angolan cultural identity without neglecting the component of modernity, taking into account globalization.
Nigeria: A Walk Amongst Writers and Odia, a Living Legend, By Owei Lakemfa
[Vanguard] I drove to Mamman Vatsa Writers Village, Mpape, Abuja. It is a huge sprawling estate of multiple storey buildings, many under construction. It is easy to get lost in this maze that is the home of the Association of Nigerian Authors, ANA. Som…
Southern Africa: SADC Endorses Liberation Museum
[The Herald] The Museum of African Liberation is vital for Southern Africa as it recognises and honours the founders of the region for their contribution to the establishment of the organisation and pursuit of regional integration, SADC has said.
Nigeria: Drama, Not Comedy, Is Nollywood’s Leading Film Genre – Report
[Premium Times] The best-performing films were determined by a ₦50 million gross and above in the cinemas.
Ghana: Ghana’s Ashanti King Receives Looted Royal Artefacts From U.S. Museum
[Vanguard] A California museum on Thursday returned seven royal artefacts to Ghana’s traditional Ashanti king to commemorate his silver jubilee in the first planned handovers of Ashanti treasures looted during colonial times.
Zimbabwe: Books – Folklore and Fantasy Combine in Langabi, a Supernatural Historical Epic From Zimbabwe
[The Conversation Africa] In 2023, award-winning Zimbabwean author Christopher Mlalazi published a new book, Langabi: Season of the Beast. He’s the author of novels like Running with Mother (2012), Dancing with Life: Tales from the Township (2012) and …
Nigeria: Tiktok Creator Awards – Asake, Adekunle Gold, Ola of Lagos, Others Bag Nominations
[Premium Times] TikTok says the awards are a tribute to the individuals shaping the cultural and digital landscape of Sub-Saharan Africa, setting new cultural trends, and influencing social narratives.