Kenya: Kenyan Publisher Recalls School Book Depicting Prophet Muhammad
[RFI] A Kenyan publishing company has withdrawn a primary school book that featured a drawing of the Prophet Muhammad, following uproar by Muslim leaders and parents.
Zimbabwe: Kadoma Braces for Clash of the Titans As Winky D, Jah Prayzah, Macheso Collide
[New Zimbabwe] AN air of anticipation is blowing in Kadoma as the mining town braces for a rare collision of Zimbabwe’s musical giants for a concert scheduled this Saturday.
Tanzania: Protect Content Creators’ Rights – Minister
[Daily News] IN the pursuit of preserving and protecting content creators’ efforts to enhance their favorable environment, the government has urged its institutions to preserve and protect the role of art in cultural and national identity.
Nigeria: The Black Book Is a Gritty New Thriller That Raises the Bar for Nollywood
[The Conversation Africa] Nigerian thriller The Black Book has been in the headlines for reportedly topping global figures at streaming service Netflix, with 5.6 million viewers in its first two days. Does it live up to the hype?
Nigeria: Mohbad – ‘Please Forgive Me for Hurriedly Burying Him’ – Father Begs Nigerians
[Premium Times] Mohbad, 27, died on 12 of September and was buried the following day in Ikorodu, Lagos.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Loses All Seven Nominations At 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Burna Boy has lost all of his seven nominations at the 2023 BET Hip-Hop Awards held at Atlanta’s Cobb Energy Performing Arts Center on October 3 and then broadcast Tuesday night (October 10).
Nigeria: Japa – Nine Nigerian Stars Who Have Relocated Abroad
[Daily Trust] It is no longer news that Nigerians are relocating abroad in droves given the slightest opportunity. Some say the reason for the mass exodus is due to the hardship faced in the country. Others state insecurity, scarcity of jobs, high pric…
Nigeria: Soyinka to Speak At Naija Times Third Anniversary Lecture, Book Presentation
[Premium Times] Mr Soyinka will give a goodwill message to back the keynote by one of his former students and former presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati.
Nigeria: Warri Concert – Nigerians Divided Over Refund of Money Paid to Davido By Organisers
[Vanguard] Following the on-going fight between the Brownhill Events Inc., organisers of ‘Warri Again’ annual concert, and pop star, Davido, Nigerians have expressed mixed reactions over the refund of the $94,600 allegedly paid to the singer to perform…
Kenya: Kenya to Unveil National Dress By October 10, 2024 – Heritage PS
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya is working to unveil a harmonized national dress by October 2024, the country’s State Department for the Arts and Heritage has announced.