Ghana: Britain to Return Looted Crown Jewels to Ghana, but Only On Loan
[RFI] The UK is set to “loan back” a selection of gold and silver artefacts once worn by members of Asante royalty that were taken from Ghana some 150 years ago. The precious regalia will be displayed in the city of Kumasi, once the capital of the powe…
Ghana: Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal
[The Conversation Africa] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante’s royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and m…
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Opens Up on Michael’s Engagement
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has for the first time expressed her feelings about her recent engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay and what the future holds for the lovebirds going forward.
Rwanda: New Dance Competition to Debut in Rwanda
[New Times] A dance competition dubbed ‘Byina Rwanda’ was launched on January 29, to identify talent, sharpen skills, promote dance and give platforms for young people to buy talent-novate and better themselves through job creation in arts and creative…
Nigeria: Kebbi Holds Maiden Mass Wedding for Over 300 Couples
[Premium Times] The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa Idris, wife of the state governor, through her pet project, Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation (NANAS)
Nigeria: NDLEA Declares Ex-Miss Commonwealth Wanted Over Alleged Illicit Drugs
[Vanguard] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she allegedly escaped from her Lekki, Lagos residence, when NDLEA o…
Nigeria: Burna Boy Performing At Grammys Is Like Being Knighted, Says Grammys Scribe, Bartee
[Vanguard] Next Sunday, February 4, 2024, Nigerian superstar singer, Damini Ogulu aka Burna Boy will mount the stage alongside five others, namely; Olivia Rodrigo, Billy Eilish, Dua Lipa, Travis Scott and Luke Combs to perform at the 66th Grammy Awards.
Nigeria: Beauty Queen Wanted in Nigeria Over Alleged Drug Trafficking
[Leadership] The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has declared an ex-beauty queen, Ms. Aderinoye Queen Christmas, also known as Ms. Queen Oluwadamilola Aderinoye, wanted after she fled her Lekki, Lagos residence. NDLEA operatives raided her…
Nigeria: Ex-BBNaija Housemate, Tacha, in Court Over Alleged Disorderly Behaviour
[Premium Times] The trial started on 18 November 2021.
South Africa: Is the City of Johannesburg Broke? – South African News Briefs – January 29, 2023
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