Kenya: Media As the Bridge of Civilizations – a Global Call for Integrity and Cooperation
[Capital FM] In the historic city of Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, a recent gathering of global media leaders delivered a timely reminder: the media must remain steadfast defenders of truth, facilitators of dialogue, and custodians of our shared globa…
Nigeria: Tewa Moda Unveils First Book in Lagos
[This Day] Inside the library at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi Lagos was bubbly with wholesome conversations and banter last weekend as Tewa Moda unveils her first book titled ‘Fragments of Glass and Time.’ The fictional prose is built on episodic plot str…
Nigeria: The Visible and the Invisible
[This Day] A few weeks ago, I watched a teenage girl–a student at Pan-Atlantic University–standing silently before a sculpture by Chris Afuba in our museum, the Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art.
Nigeria: National Gallery of Art Plans Digital Reforms for Art Preservation
[This Day] Media personnel and artists gathered in Lagos for a walkthrough of art collections at the National Gallery of Art, led by the visiting Director-General, Mr. Ahmed Sodangi, and his delegation. The museum staff warmly welcomed the visitors to …
Nigeria: ‘Free My Guy’ – Davido Calls for VeryDarkMan’s Release
[Vanguard] Popular Afrobeat star Davido has joined a growing chorus of voices on social media demanding the release of online personality VeryDarkMan, who was reportedly arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) on Friday.
Nigeria: EFCC Under Fire As Adeyanju, Davido, Peter Obi Demand Vdm’s Unconditional Release
[Premium Times] “While we continue to interface with the EFCC on this issue, we call on the commission to respect our clients’ constitutionally guaranteed rights.”
Kenya: Beauty Exists Everywhere’ – Ballet Builds Hope for Future in Nairobi Slum
[RFI] Nairobi, Kenya – Kibera, Nairobi’s largest informal settlement, is often reduced to images of poverty – rusted tin rooftops, open sewers and overcrowded homes. But a community project is using ballet as a means to build the confidence of the chil…
Rwanda: New Music Faces Making Breakthrough in 2025
[New Times] Rwanda’s music pot is witnessing a steady rise of emerging talents which are enjoying a remarkable breakthrough across various genres.
Nigeria: Why I Became Toxic After My First Heartbreak – Ruger
[Daily Trust] Nigerian singer, Michael Adebayo Olayinka, popularly known as Ruger, has recounted his first heartbreak experience.
Ethiopia: Rising Star – Esmail Abdella, a Young Artist Redefining Creativity
[Ethiopian Herald] The Lemma Guya Foundation Bole Branch recently buzzed with excitement as it hosted the grand opening of an art exhibition featuring the captivating works of young and emerging artist Esmail Abdella. The event attracted a diverse crow…