Nigeria: EFCC Under Fire As Adeyanju, Davido, Peter Obi Demand Vdm’s Unconditional Release
[Premium Times] “While we continue to interface with the EFCC on this issue, we call on the commission to respect our clients’ constitutionally guaranteed rights.”
Kenya: Beauty Exists Everywhere’ – Ballet Builds Hope for Future in Nairobi Slum
[RFI] Nairobi, Kenya – Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the chil…
Rwanda: New Music Faces Making Breakthrough in 2025
[New Times] Rwanda’s music pot is witnessing a steady rise of emerging talents which are enjoying a remarkable breakthrough across various genres.
Nigeria: Why I Became Toxic After My First Heartbreak – Ruger
[Daily Trust] Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has recounted his first heartbreak experience.
Ethiopia: Rising Star – Esmail Abdella, a Young Artist Redefining Creativity
[Ethiopian Herald] The Lemma Guya Foundation Bole Branch recently buzzed with excitement as it hosted the grand opening of an art exhibition featuring the captivating works of young and emerging artist Esmail Abdella. The event attracted a diverse crow…
Nigeria: ‘Don’t Spray Money, Use Basket, Bowl’ – E-Money Advises Aftermath EFCC Release
[Premium Times] “Let’s celebrate responsibly and avoid fines. Respect our currency. If you must give money at a party, make sure you…”
Nigeria: ‘I’ve No Regrets Welcoming My Twins Through Surrogacy’ – Chimamanda Adichie
[Premium Times] “I want more women to feel less ashamed of talking about reaching motherhood through non-traditional means.”
Nigeria: I’m Glad I Went Into Politics, I Learnt a Lot – Funke Akindele
[Vanguard] Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has shared her experience in Nigerian politics, describing it as a life-changing journey that enhanced her understanding of leadership, governance, and national development.
Nigeria: ‘What Is Akon Saying?’ Nigerians Slam Singer for Claiming Creation of Afrobeats
[Vanguard] Senegalese-American singer Akon has stirred controversy online after stating that he played a major role in the rise of Afrobeats, the globally celebrated music genre that originated from West Africa.
Nigeria: Mabel Segun – Nigerian Children’s Writer, Poet and Broadcaster
[The Conversation Africa] Mabel Dorothy Okanima Segun, who passed away on 6 March 2025, at 95, was a prominent figure in Nigerian literature. Her life was an extraordinary mix of broadcasting, children’s storytelling, poetry, playwriting, and sport.