Nigeria: 90% of People Criticizing My Book Haven’t Read It – Dele Farotimi
[Daily Trust] Lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says 90 per cent of people criticizing his recent book on the Nigerian judiciary have not read the content.
Kenya: New Kenyan Film ‘Love and Coffee’ Blends Romance, Class Struggles, and Coffee Industry Reforms
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The highly anticipated feature film “Love and Coffee” is set to debut in Kenya, weaving a compelling narrative of romance, family tensions, and the fight to transform the country’s coffee industry.
Nigeria: ‘Free My Son, He’s Not in His Right Senses – 2baba’s Mum to Natasha Osawaru
[Premium Times] Nigerian music star 2Baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, has responded to her son’s proposal to Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Zimbabwe: Afrobeats’ Rise Documented in ‘The Odyssey,’ New Film From Adekunle Gold Featuring Seun Kuti and Ebenezer Obey
[New Zimbabwe] In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary titled “The Odyssey.” Co-produced by and…
South Africa: Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History
[The Conversation Africa] Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.
Rwanda: Gospel Singer Alexis Dusabe to Celebrate 25 Years in the Ministry
[New Times] Renowned gospel singer Alexis Dusabe will stage a concert to launch of his third album in a grand celebration of his 25-year anniversary in the ministry.
Zimbabwe: Master H Leads 23rd Nama Nominees
[The Herald] Organisers of the country’s premier arts merit awards, dubbed National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), yesterday released nominees for this year’s edition ahead of the show next month.
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Nominated for Best East African Artist At Headies Awards
[New Times] Rwandan music star Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has been nominated at Nigeria’s most prestigious music award show, Headies, which is returning for its 17th edition.
Nigeria: 2Baba Proposes to Edo Lawmaker Natasha Osawaru
[Premium Times] Unlike his proposal to Annie on Valentine’s Day in 2012, his engagement to Ms Osawaru took place on the eve of the romantic holiday 13 years after.
Sudan: Al-Aiser Hands Over Projects to Isesco Director General for Renovation of Sudanese Cultural Institutions
[SNA] Minister of Culture and Information and Government Spokesperson Khalid Ali Al-Aiser has handed over five projects to the Director General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, Dr. Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik, for…