East Africa: Diamond Platnumz, Zuchu and Jux Added On Trace Awards Line-Up
[New Times] Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz will soon jet in in Rwanda for Trace Awards, accompanied by two of East Africa’s emerging talents, Zuchu and Jux, Trace has announced.
Rwanda: Rwandan Artistes That Have Pulled Large Crowds
[New Times] The Ben’s Recent sold-out concert in Bujumbura, Burundi, was proof that Rwandan music is on the move and more than ever, local musicians are using their ability to satisfy global music consumers.
Nigeria: Chijioke & Olayinka-Bello Emerge Quramo Festival’s Literary, Poetry Slam Prizes
[Leadership] Young writers, Chiziterem Chijioke and Afolabi Olayinka-Bello have emerged winners of the Quramo Writers Prize and the Quramo Poetry Slam Competition, of the 2023 Quramo Festival of Words both held October 6 and 8 at the Eko Hotel, Lagos.
Nigeria: ‘There Is Nothing Wrong’, Mixed Reactions As Wizkid ‘Casually’ Hugs Son, Bolu
[Vanguard] Mixed reactions have begun trailing a moment Nigerian singer, Wizkid had with his first son, Boluwatife, at the singer’s mother’s wake.
Zimbabwe: Afropop Singer Garry Mapunzure Dies
[The Herald] Afropop singer Garikai Munashe Mapanzure affectionately known as “Garry’ has died.
Kenya: Govt Pursuing Policies to Harness Cultural Asset Potential
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government is putting in place a solid institutional framework that will protect and promote the country’s rich and diverse traditions.
Africa: Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 Break Records as Over 2.7 Million Vote
[Nile Post] The highly anticipated Pulse Influencer Awards 2023 flourished, bringing together over a thousand influencers, celebrities, and media/entertainment industry leaders across Africa.
Africa: Has African Climate Fiction Already Shown Us the Future?
[African Arguments] From cities within sand-storms to biotech implants, African writers are imagining diverse climate futures. Here are five recommended reads.
Nigeria: ‘Stop Circulating Old Photos’, Davido Reacts to Reports of Welcoming Twins
[Leadership] Afrobeat Star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has cautioned fans amid reports of him and his wife, Chioma, welcoming new set of twins.
South Africa: Time Out Market Set to Showcase Cape Town’s Culinary Stars When It Opens Next Month
[Daily Maverick] The globally successful Time Out Market promises to be a major food and tourism boost for the city.