Cote d’Ivoire: ‘Festival of Laughter’ in Abidjan Celebrates African Stand-Up Comedy
[RFI] Comedians from across French-speaking Africa are in Abidjan this weekend for the ninth Festival of Laughter – an event that aims to promote stand-up comedy on the continent, including poking fun at your own ethnic group.
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Is Dead
[Premium Times] “I announce with a deep sense of grief that Mr Ibu didn’t make it. May his soul rest in peace.”
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor, Ibu, Dies At 62
[Daily Trust] Nollywood veteran, John Okafor, also popularly known as ‘Mr Ibu’ has passed away at the age of 62.
Nigeria: Minister Mourns Mr Ibu, Says Death One Too Many
[Leadership] The Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative, Hannatu Musa Musawa has described the passage, on Saturday, of Nollywood actor, John Okafor, popularly known as Mr Ibu, as one death too many.
Nigeria: Nollywood Loses Another Actor, Sisi Quadri
[Vanguard] The Yoruba sector of the Nigerian movie industry has been thrown into mourning after the news of the death of Quadri Oyebamiji Tolani popularly known as Sisi Quadri surfaced on social media.
South Africa: Textile Artist Lizette Chirrime Launches Fashion Line in Cape Town
[allAfrica] Cape Town — Renowned Mozambican abstract textile artist Lizette Chirrime is showing her first artistic fashion line in Cape Town, South Africa, as the first presentation by Art Africa of their Community Residency program.
South Africa: Media Statement – Police Committee Welcomes Arrest of Suspects Linked to Rapper Aka’s Murder
[Parliament of South Africa] Parliament, Wednesday, 28 February 2024 – The Portfolio Committee on Police today welcomed the meticulous work by members of the South African Police Service that has led to the arrest of seven suspects linked to the murder…
South Africa: Six Arrested, Including Alleged ‘Mastermind’, for Murder of Rapper Aka – Police Minister Cele
[Daily Maverick] The six suspects were due to appear in court on Thursday. The award-winning rapper and his former manager were gunned down on Florida Road, Durban, in February 2023.
South Africa: State Opposes Bail for AKA, Tibz Murder Accused in Durban Court
[allAfrica] In a high-profile case, the State has declared its intention to oppose bail for the seven men accused of murdering renowned rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “Tibz” Motsoane, reports News24.
Zimbabwe: Tahle We Dzinza Responds to Backlash Over ‘Undeserved’ NAMA
[New Zimbabwe] LOCAL artist Tahle We Dzinza has responded to the backlash she has received after her “unpublished” music video won the Outstanding Video of the Year award at the recently held National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA).