Ghana: Shatta Wale Wants to Be President of Ghana
[Accra Times] Shatta Movement President, Shatta Wale, has hinted on his desire to become President of Ghana.
Ghana: 6th Edition of Accra Indie Filmfest to Be Held From July 29 – August 3
[Accra Times] The sixth edition of the Accra Indie Filmfest (AiF), themed “Africa to the world, the world to Africa,” is scheduled to take place from July 29 to August 3, 2024, in Accra.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti, Egypt 80 Announce 2024 North American Tour
[Premium Times] Their Brooklyn, New York and Chicago concerts will be free.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Sculptors Find Voice in Stone Carving
[New Zimbabwe] Washington Musonza, a stone sculptor, has carved out a name in Zimbabwe’s renowned stone sculpture tradition. The 58-year-old artist’s dynamic work ranges from abstract to figurative pieces, drawing inspiration from everyday experiences.
South Africa: TikTok Activism – How Queer Zimbabweans Use Social Media to Show Love and Fight Hate
[The Conversation Africa] In Zimbabwe, there is a long held public view that queerness is “unAfrican” and imported to Africa from the west. Even though numerous studies have proven this not to be true, reiterations of this lie by the state has led many…
Ghana: Quamina MP and Kofi Mole Drop Highly-Anticipated Joint EP ‘Toopeezy’
[Accra Times] Featuring six tracks that showcase their unique styles and undeniable chemistry, this EP is set to take the music scene by storm.
Nigeria: DNA – What I’ll Do If Liam Turns Out to Be Mohbad’s Son – Late Singer’s Dad
[Premium Times] Over the past nine months, Mr Aloba has insisted that he will only proceed with Mohbad’s reburial if his daughter-in-law agrees to conduct a DNA test on her son, Liam.
Nigeria: Media Coalition Premieres Documentary to Curb Human Trafficking
[Leadership] A non-governmental organisation (NGO), Media Coalition and Awareness To Halt Trafficking (MeCAHT) has unveiled a documentary film “I Wish I Knew” aimed at educating Nigerians on dangers of human trafficking.
Nigeria: Nigerian Idol Episode 6 Recap – Top 10 Finalists’ Live Show Performances
[Premium Times] On Sunday night’s latest Nigerian Idol episode, the host, IK, also revealed the contestant who secured the last spot in the top 10.
Botswana: The SAN and Bayei Community’s Protect Their Inheritance
[SALC] The Southern Africa Litigation Centre is working with the Botswana Khwedom Council to support the San and Bayei community in their effort to defend what they consider their lawful inheritance. This case revolves around Khuti ya ga Mathiba (Chief…