Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).
Ethiopia: Rising Productions Costs Thicken Plot for Producers, Writers
[Reporter] The commercialization of scripts and lyrics is a recent and quickly growing trend in the Ethiopian entertainment industry. This booming frontier offers new and more lucrative opportunities for creative writers as well as a wider range of opt…
Nigeria: Why I Like to Date Older Men – Beverly Osu
[Vanguard] Popular video vixen, actress and reality star Beverly Osu has revealed why she prefers to date older men. Reason: “I don’t want to be another woman’s sadness. I have always wanted to date people who could control me.” Beverly made this start…
Congo-Kinshasa: Henri Lopes, the Prime Minister of Congo Who Became a Famous Novelist
[The Conversation Africa] “On the other bank … that is where Henri Lopes now rests,” wrote novelist and journalist Nicolas Michel in a beautiful tribute to mark the passing of the celebrated Congolese author. It’s a reference, of course, to Lopes’ 19…
Rwanda: How Can the Artiste-Media War in Rwanda End?
[New Times] The media is the essence of music promotion, and musicians have to be part of the media, Rick Ross, one of the biggest rappers globally, recently said during the Baller Alert radio show.
Rwanda: Who Are the Performers Added on Move Africa Line-Up
[New Times] Rwanda’s renowned comedian Arthur Nkusi, singer Ariel Wayz, DJ Toxxyk, British-Rwandan choreographer Sherrie Silver and Kenya’s actress and journalist Azziad Nasenya and Jackie Lumbasi will join American Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar as they…
Uganda: Pomp, Colour As Minister Gen Katumba Wamala Launches Book
[Nile Post] Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has launched his autobiography, ENDURANCE; A Sure Shot To Victory” amid pomp and rave reviews by family members and friends at a function held at Hotel Africana in Kampala.
Nigeria: ‘Please Send Me Financial Support’, Hanks Anuku Pleads
[Premium Times] Hanks Anuku has recently been making headlines for concerns about his mental health and is often seen disheveled and wandering the streets.
Nigeria: First ‘Miss Nigeria’ Celebrates 93rd Birthday Anniversary
[Leadership] The winner of the first-ever ‘Miss Nigeria’ beauty pageant held in 1957, Grace Oyelude, has been celebrated on her 93rd birthday anniversary.
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Holder Jaan Roose Walks On Rope in Lagos
[Premium Times] Suspended on a rope, he navigates train tracks and bridges, turning Lagos State into his own awe-inspiring playground.