Zimbabwe: Duo Accused of Raping Socialite Granted Bail
[New Zimbabwe] Two Harare men who landed in the dock on allegations of raping a Harare socialite have been granted US$200 bail each by magistrate Marehwanazvo Gofa.
Rwanda: Gen-Z Comedy Show Host Apologises After Controversial Content On Adultery
[New Times] Funny man Fally Marci, the founder and organiser of GEN-Z Comedy Show, on Wednesday, May 7, issued a public apology following a controversial incident fellow funnymen Nzovu and Yaka whose onstage remarks during the May 2 show at the Kigali …
Nigeria: ‘I Don’t Understand Why VDM Is Still Detained Despite Falana’s Intervention’ – Adeyanju Laments
[Premium Times] Despite interventions from several prominent individuals, VDM’s continued detention for more than 24 hours after the EFCC’s announcement is a cause for outrage.
Zimbabwe: Two Harare Men Granted Bail in Rape Case Involving Comedian Mai Jeremaya
[263Chat] Two Harare men accused of raping comedian Mai Jeremaya born Ashley Masendeke have been granted US$200 bail each by a Harare Magistrate.
Egypt: Tiktok in Egypt – Where Rich and Poor Meet – and the State Watches Everything
[The Conversation Africa] After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media:
Rwanda: DA Rest Dedicates New Album to His Fiancée
[New Times] In an emotional celebration, Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, better known by his stage name Da Rest, presented his new album “Souvenir53” to an intimate gathering of close friends and family members during a listening party held on May 3.
Zimbabwe: Rape Accused Duo Claim Mai Jeremaya Demanded $500 Before Filing Charges
[263Chat] Two men who gained notoriety on social media recently for allegedly luring Harare socialite Ashley Masendeke also known as Mai Jeremaya, to a purported business meeting and then raping her, have refuted these claims, asserting that the compla…
Nigeria: ‘We’re Yet to Receive VDM’s Bail Document’ – Deji Adeyanju Counters EFCC
[Premium Times] “Mr Otse remains in the Commission’s custody and was interrogated for several hours yesterday, May 5 2025, in the presence of our founding partner, Marvin Omorogbe, Esq.”
Africa: Uncle Waffles, Kizz Daniel and Timaya to Perform At Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali
[New Times] Some of Africa’s top music stars are set to light up Kigali, having been confirmed on the performance lineup for the forthcoming Giants of Africa Festival 2025 scheduled to take place in the Rwandan capital from July 27 to August 2.
Nigeria: We’re Yet to Receive Any Document From EFCC About VeryDarkMan – Adeyanju
[Vanguard] Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has said that the legal team of social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is yet to receive any formal bail document from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).