Ghana: Power Struggle in Actors Guild Is Killing the Film Industry – Fred Amugi Discloses
[Accra Times] The film industry in Ghana lacks a united front and is riddled with power play and unnecessary politics.
South Africa: Eugen Sandow Was the Posterboy of Physical Culture – His 1904 Visit to South Africa Reinforced Racist Ideas
[The Conversation Africa] Eugen Sandow was an internationally famous strongman. The German-born British showman (1867-1925) toured the world challenging other strongmen and staging displays of strength. He declared himself to be a physical culturist an…
Nigeria: NFVCB Clarifies Ban On Ritual, Smoking Scenes in Nollywood
[Premium Times] “NFVCB aims to classify, not stifle creativity, ensuring appropriate ratings for content depicting tobacco or nicotine product”.
Nigeria: Banky W Undergoes Fourth Cancer Surgery
[Premium Times] The singer underwent a third surgery for skin cancer in October 2017.
Nigeria: Banky W Grateful to God As He Survives Fourth Cancer Surgery
[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington, also known as Banky W, has undergone a fourth surgery for skin cancer.
Zimbabwe: State Media Unfreeze ‘Ban’ On Winky D – Move a Strategy to Woo Audience
[New Zimbabwe] STATE media, the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation (ZBC), has lifted the ‘ban’ on Zimdancehall artist Winky D from its airwaves.
Rwanda: Comedian, 26, Eyes Seat in Parliament
[New Times] Renowned actor and comedian Samson Mucyo, widely known as Sam Zuby, on May 23 submitted his candidature for the July parliamentary elections. He will contest for a parliamentary seat under the youth category and has promised to work hard if…
Zimbabwe: National Gallery of Zimbabwe Earns Global Recognition
[The Herald] The National Gallery of Zimbabwe (NGZ), that hosted two “Songs From A Room” (Sofar) concerts, last October and February this year, has been recognised as one of its “most historic venues” in the world.
Nigeria: Nollywood Guilds Pledge Support for Smoke-Free Films Campaign
[Premium Times] “Smoking remains prevalent in our movies, contravening the NTC Act and the Tobacco Control Regulations 2019”.
Nigeria: One-Year-Old Ghanaian Boy Makes Guinness World Records As World’s Youngest Male Artist
[Vanguard] A Ghanaian boy, Ace-Liam Nana Sam Ankrah, has made the Guinness World Records as the world’s youngest male artist at the age of 1 year 152 days.