Nigeria: Ex-Manager Debunks Oritsefemi’s Claims of Accommodating Burna Boy
[Leadership] Ijoba Danku, the former manager to singer Oritsefemi Majemite Ekele who is popularly known as Oritsefemi has deflated the claims made by his ex-boss that he accommodated Burna Boy while quarrelling with his mum, and that he sold a used veh…
Nigeria: Through Melodies and Narratives – a Children’s Book Is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah Akinwale’s attempts to brush his teeth, often resorting to loud cry…
Nigeria: Nollywood Top Director Reginald Ebere Is Dead
[Leadership] The entertainment industry has lost another top Nollywood player with the demise of one of its leading directors, Reginald Ebere.
Africa: Africa to Converge in Kisumu for FESTAC 2024, a Festival of Arts and Culture
[Independent (Kampala)] After a hiatus of more than 45 years, the Festival of African Arts and Culture (FESTAC), hailed by organizers as ‘Africa’s biggest cultural celebration,’ is gearing up for its 5th edition.
Nigeria: First Lady Hosts Predecessors, Says Girls Going Naked Not Part of Nigerian Culture
[Premium Times] Mrs Tinubu emphasised the importance of women as the foundation of the home and society, stressing the need to continue nurturing children and instilling good morals while preserving cultural and traditional values.
Nigeria: Gospel Singer Tomi Favored Drops ‘Jesus Na You’
[Premium Times] This heartfelt track embodies God’s unfailing love and faithfulness.
Nigeria: Ex-Beauty Queen Spearheads Environmental Awareness Project in Lagos
[Premium Times] The ex-beauty queen says the focus is on the highly impressionable younger generation.
Nigeria: Music Review – Despite Featuring Fireboy, Joeboy, Others, ID Cabasa’s ‘Olufunmi’ Reimagined Still Lacks Punch
[Premium Times] The original Styl Plus’ “Olufunmi” thrives on its emotional honesty and lyrical depth, capturing the listener’s heart with sincere and desperate pleas.
South Africa: Clothed Pig Carcasses Are Revealing the Secrets of Mummification – South African Study Provides Insights for Forensic Scientists
[The Conversation Africa] It was the kind of task any competent seamstress has completed hundreds of times before: altering denim jeans and jerseys. But there was something different about this piece of work. Though our team of scientists were paying f…
Tunisia: Tunis City of Culture to Host 7th Edition of Envirofest Tunisia On May 24-29
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Fiction and animation filmsrecycling as well as documentaries are on the agenda of the 7th edition of Envirofest Tunisia to which the City of Culture is playing host on May 24-29.