Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Cookbook Scoops Global Award
[The Herald] A Zimbabwean cookbook, written by local authors, recently won the 2023 Gourmand World Cookbook Award in Saudi Arabia.
Rwanda: Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition Presents Creativity, Innovation
[New Times] The Kigali Youth Festival Exhibition which celebrates youthful creativity and entrepreneurship, kicked off on January 22 and is set to run until January 26 at Imbuga City Walk, also known as the Car Free Zone.
Rwanda: Preps for Iteka African Cultural Festival in High Gear
[New Times] Preparations for the second edition of Iteka African Cultural Festival (IACF2024), slated for January 24-27, is in high gear as performers end rehearsals, Yannick Niyonzima, the brains behind the event, has said.
Rwanda: How Ngabonziza Uses Music to Push Rwandan Culture on the Global Scene
[New Times] Walking the streets of Kigali or attending city parties, it’s easy to spot the word ‘Nziza’ on the t-shirts and hoodies worn by the city’s generation Z, and it’s more than just a word, it’s the future of Rwanda’s music industry.
Nigeria: Veteran Fuji Musician Kollington Ayinla Speaks On Near-Death Experience
[Premium Times] “It is only God that can save a person, but they tried for me because I could have died, but due to their efforts, I was saved.”
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor
[Premium Times] Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list.
Nigeria: ‘I Could Have Died but Was Saved,’ Fuji Legend, Kollington Ayinla Denies Death Rumour
[Vanguard] Veteran Fuji musician, Kolawole Rasaq Ilori, popularly known as Kollington Ayinla, has denied rumours of his death.
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Quits Nollywood, Announces New Calling As Preacher
[Leadership] Nollywood actor, Yul Edochie, has announced that he has answered the call of God by becoming a full-time preacher.
Nigeria: Mohbad – in ‘Official Interview’, Naira Marley Tells His Story, Maintains Innocence
[Premium Times] Naira Marley was arrested in connection to Mohbad’s death on 3 October 2023 and spent about 44 days in custody.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Tems Become Nigerian Artists With Most Billboard Hot 100 Entries
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy is joint with colleague Tems for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries for Nigerian artistes.