Nigeria: ‘Bob Marley – One Love’ – a Film That Will Live in the Memory, By Yusuf Bangura
[Premium Times] I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It is a must watch for those who lived through the Marley years and young people who love reggae and want to understand the life of the man who popularised it.
Uganda: Cindy, King Michael, Abeeka Band to Ignite Roast and Rhyme This Sunday
[Nile Post] Roast and Rhyme, Uganda’s premium outdoor music and barbeque event will hold its 20th edition with a stellar lineup themed “Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam.” happening this Sunday, March, 3 at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo.
South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder
[allAfrica] Police Minister Bheki Cele has announced the arrest of six suspects linked to the murder of renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, who were fatally shot outside a Durban restaurant on February 10, 2023,…
Zimbabwe: Zimura Await Charambas-Jah Signal Agreement Details . . . Hosts Copyright Awareness Workshop
[The Herald] The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has said there was nothing it could do with regards the copyright feud between Zimdancehall singer Jah Signal and gospel musician Pastor Charles Charamba, since no formal approach had been made.
Zimbabwe: I Was Really Hurt – Says Mutarisi After Saintfloew Failed to Win At NAMA
[New Zimbabwe] LOCAL businessman and arts promoter Tinashe Mutarisi has expressed his disappointment after Zim hip hop sensation Saintfloew real name Tawanda Mambo failed to win any award at the 22nd National Arts Merit Awards.
South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder – South African News Briefs – February 28, 2024
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Nigeria: Need to Tell African Stories, Enthrone Quality Leadership Motivates Me – Edgar
[Vanguard] Joseph Edgar, is an investment banker, theatre producer, playwright, and the brain behind The Duke of Shomolu Production, arguably, the fastest-growing theatre franchise in Nigeria.
Kenya: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala Captivates Audience With Blend of Tradition and Technology
[Capital FM] – As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a new lunar cycle. The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Jie, marks the end of Ch…
Zimbabwe: Mixed Reactions Over Nama Winners
[The Herald] Bulawayo welcomed back the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) but not everyone was happy with the event that honoured over 40 brilliant artists, groups and organisations at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) Hall 3 last Sat…
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault – South African News Briefs – February 27, 2024
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