Nigeria: Nigeria’s Patoranking and King Promise in Kigali, Set to Meet Fans
[New Times] Nigerian music icon Patoranking and King Promise, the ‘Terminator’ hit maker, are both in town, where they are expected to engage in different activities including meeting and interacting with their fans at the new Shooters Lounge.
Uganda: British, American Embassies Issue Security Alert For Nyege Nyege Festival
[Nile Post] The British and the American Embassies offer travel advisories to their nationals on attending large gatherings in Uganda due to what they saw as eminent security concerns.
Africa: Why Africa Needs More Stories, Literature – Chimamanda Adichie
[Premium Times] “When children read storybooks consistently, they’re learning without even knowing that they’re learning.”
Rwanda: Burundian Star JP Bimeni Jets in Ahead of November 11 Concert
[New Times] JP Bimeni, also known as Mudibu, one of the biggest exports of Burundian music to Europe, landed in Kigali on Thursday evening where he is expected to perform at Century Park, Nyarutarama, on Saturday.
Africa: African Makers Deserve New Things
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offer…
Rwanda: TBB’s Benja Ventures Into Film
[New Times] ‘Wicked Boss’, a short film based on a true story revolves around a young woman who had to hustle hard for a better life and faced numerous challenges along the way. It’s an experience that resonates with everyone who has ever had to fight …
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency.
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Army, Militia Clash In Lalibela Threatens World Heritage Sites
[allAfrica] Cape Town — Fighting between government forces and Fano militants erupted in the historic Ethiopian town of Lalibela, the BBC reports.
Nigeria: ‘Every Week Na Complain’, Davido Calls Out Man United After Shocking Defeat to Copenhagen
[Vanguard] Afrobeats singer, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has called out Manchester United following their shocking 4-3 defeat to FC Copenhagen in Wednesday’s Champions League fixture.
Nigeria: I’m Under No Pressure to Get Married – Yemi Alade
[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian singer, Yemi Alade, has revealed that she is under no pressure to get married.