Rwanda: Rwanda’s Rising Actresses to Watch
[New Times] As Rwanda’s film industry continues to thrive, women have not been left behind as they continue to make their presence in new era of filmmaking felt.
Zimbabwe: Hwedza Poet Pens Ode to Zig
[The Herald] A HWEDZA North entrepreneur and writer has penned a refreshing poem titled “Welcome Comdrade Zig — The Economic Liberator!”, endorsing the country’s new currency, which is backed by gold.
Zimbabwe: Winky D, Jah Prayzah Roll Up Sleeves Ahead of Redefined Concert
[New Zimbabwe] MUSIC stars Winky D and Jah Prayzah flexed their muscles over the weekend ahead of their anticipated showdown on Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Fashion Industry Needs Intervention From Arts , Culture Ministry – Oliseh-Amaize
[Vanguard] UK-trained Nigerian designer and creative director of Tesslo, Tessy Oliseh-Amaize, has called on Nigeria’s Ministry of Art, Culture and Creative Economy to urgently intervene in the Nigerian fashion industry by developing regulatory framewor…
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel, Mercy Chinwo Are Mdundo’s Most Downloaded Artistes
[Premium Times] The music service platform contributes to the 135 million monthly downloads of African music.
Angola: Minister of Culture Mourns Death of Choreographer Sakaneno João De Deus
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, has expressed his sorrow at the death of dance teacher Sakaneno João de Deus, who died on Sunday of illness at the age of 62.
Nigeria: Guinness World Record – Nigerian Chef Attempts 82-Hour Grill-a-Thon in Lagos
[Premium Times] The Guinness world record for the longest barbecue marathon is 80 hours, achieved by Jan Greeff (USA & South Africa) in 2014.
Nigeria: On Return of the Old National Anthem
[Daily Trust] On May 29, 2024, his first anniversary in office, President Ahmed Bola Tinubu signed into law an executive bill, amending the National Anthem Act, cancelling the 1978 national anthem: Arise o Compatriots” and returning the old national an…
Malawi: Over 440 Entries Received for 53rd Letter Writing Competition Organised By MACRA
[Nyasa Times] The 2024 International Letter Writing Competition, which is organised by Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) — in collaboration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU), has attracted over 440 competitors from across the coun…
Ghana: TGMA Is As Significant As Grammys, BET – Stonebwoy Declares
[Accra Times] Speaking in an interview on TV3 on Friday, June 7, 2024, Stonebwoy, who was adjudged the 2024 Artiste of the Year, at the just-ended TGMAs noted the significance of celebrating local accolades just as much as international ones.