South Africa: South African Music Industry Bids Farewell To Chris Ghelakis
[allAfrica] Highly respected South African music pioneer, Chris Ghelakis, who made his life’s work the promotion and celebration of the country’s vibrant music scene, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old and is survived by his …
Uganda: Bobi Wine Clarifies Homosexuality Stance
[Nile Post] In the midst of growing controversy surrounding his recent comments on BBC regarding homosexuality, National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu remains non-committal, sparking intense public outbursts.
Zimbabwe: From Dancing ‘For a Living’ to Dancing for ‘Women’s Dignity’
[IPS] Bulawayo — At first, he danced for money, but later on, he realized the need to dance for sanitary pads in order to help poor girls and women. Now, 29-year-old Proud Mugunhu conducts dance tutorials that earn him 100 pads from each session.
Angola: Angolan Embassy Hosts Ciesart International Congress
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Angolan Embassy in Spain hosted the IV International Congress of the International Chamber of Writers and Artists (CIESART) in Madrid at the weekend, with conferences and communications centred on peace and the empowerment of women.
South Africa: South African Afro-Pop Singer, Zahara, Is Dead
[Premium Times] She died from a liver infection, on Monday Night, in Johannesburg Hospital at the age of 36.
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Marks 10 Years On Stage With Two New Songs
[Premium Times] ‘Kizz Daniel on November 30th, 2023 promised his fans two new songs to celebrate a decade in the music industry.’
Nigeria: How God Engineered My Collaboration With Ed Sheeran – Fireboy DML
[Premium Times] Fireboy expressed surprise at its global impact, revealing that the song, created in a mere 45 minutes, initially didn’t resonate with him.
Madagascar: Madagascar Cave Art Hints At Ancient Connections Between Africa and Asia
[The Conversation Africa] Unique, prehistoric rock art drawings have been discovered in the Andriamamelo Cave in western Madagascar.
Nigeria: Funke Akindele Dedicates ‘A Tribe Called Judah’ to Late Mother, As Movie Hits Cinemas Weekend
[Premium Times] The movie premiere had in attendance celebrities from various sectors of the entertainment industry.
Nigeria: I Begged Olamide for 2 Years Before He Signed Me – Asake
[Daily Trust] Popular Afrobeats singer, Ahmed Ololade, better known by his stage name Asake, has disclosed how he begged the Chief Executive Officer of YBNL and renowned Nigerian rapper, Olamide, for two years before he agreed to sign him to the record…