Uganda: Bobi Wine – The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
[The Conversation Africa] This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States.
Nigeria: Now Muzik, 2baba Separate After 20-Year Partnership
[Premium Times] Since joining Now Muzik, 2Baba has recorded and released eight albums, performed in over 100 cities, won over 60 awards, and amassed over 400 million streams across all platforms.
Africa: Artists’ Residencies On the Rise Across Africa
[Independent (Kampala)] From Accra to Dakar, Marrakech to Lagos, Nairobi and now, Cape Town, art residence programs are on the rise, often initiated by successful African artists and now also by public-private partnerships.
South Africa: Search for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith Continues Amid Arrests – South African News Briefs – March 6, 2024
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Eswatini: Eswatini Court Postpones Extradition Case Against Two AKA Murder Suspects
[Daily Maverick] The four Ndimande brothers are among a group of seven suspects arrested in connection with the murder of award-winning South African hip-hop artist Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes and his manager and friend Tebello ‘Tibz’ Motsoane. Two of the bro…
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Teases in New Movie Trailer
[The Herald] Musician Jah Prayzah has proved that he is a man of many talents as of late, he has hinted that he is featuring in a new movie entitled ‘I am Alkebulan’.
Zimbabwe: Macheso Samples Songs From New Album . . . Album Name, Title Tracks to Be Announced On June 7
[The Herald] Sungura music singer Alick Macheso is oiling up his machinery for his upcoming 13th album set for release on June 7.
Nigeria: Alex Iwobi Returns to Social Media, Addresses Critics in New Song
[Premium Times] Iwobi has made a return to social media after a short absence after Nigerians cyberbullied him.
Zimbabwe: Winky D, Jah Prayzah Headline First-Ever Sunshine City Festival
[New Zimbabwe] Local music legends Winky D and Jah Prayzah will headline the first-ever Sunshine City Festival this month.
Kenya: Kenyans Use Humour to Counter Unpopular State Policies – Memes Are the Latest Tool
[The Conversation Africa] Seemingly disillusioned with the country’s leadership, Kenyans have taken to new ways of expressing their anger and frustration with their government.