Rwanda: Genocide – Bisesero Heroics to Be Documented in New Movie
[New Times] Rwandan actress Isabelle Kabano has been named among the cast of a new ground-breaking film on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, particularly focussing on the massacres that happened in Bisesero, Western Province.
Nigeria: Pininck Slams Davido With N2.3bn Suit Over Failed Show
[Daily Trust] Former President of the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), Amaju Pinnick has filed a lawsuit against Nigerian hip-hop star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, over an alleged breach of contract to perform at a show.
Ethiopia: Addis Photo Exhibition Expects to Attract Crowd
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA – Having attended a photo exhibition that was staged in connection with the metropolis’s commemoration of World Tourism Day at Meskel Square, foreigners said the exhibition is highly expected to attract crowd.
Nigeria: Mr Ibu Underwent Five Major Surgeries, Still in Intensive Care – Family
[Premium Times] “Daddy is immensely grateful, and we are thankful to the general public during this phase of our lives.”
South Africa: Music Awards Mired in More Controversy
[Daily Maverick] The South African Music Awards (Samas) are mired in yet another controversy as a leaked document shows concerns over how now-cancelled KwaZulu-Natal funding worth R28-million was going to be spent. It also transpires that the man behin…
Nigeria: National Anthem – Actress Mercy Isiyop Apologises Over Blunder At Police Retreat
[Premium Times] “I acknowledge and understand the importance of the National anthem, and I am deeply sorry. I regret that I fell short in upholding the respect and reverence that it deserves from the Nigerian police.”
Nigeria: Mohbad – Naira Marley, Sam Larry Sue Magistrate, Police, Demand N40m
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and three others are being remanded for the alleged conspiracy and murder of singer Mohbad.
Nigeria: Rema Becomes First African to Perform At Ballon d’Or Awards
[New Times] Nigerian Multiple Award — Nigerian Multiple Award winning artiste Rema gave a performance of a lifetime at the night of the Ballon d’Or ceremony, 2023, making him the first African artist to ever do it.
Uganda: Bell OBA Fest Leaves Ugandans With Good Vibrations
[Observer] The long-awaited Bell OBA Fest left Jahazi Pier and its patrons with unforgettable vibes.
Nigeria: Watch Rema’s Thrilling Performance At Ballon d’Or 2023
[Vanguard] Afrobeats superstar, Divine Ikubor, known professionally as Rema, delivered a thrilling performance at the 2023 Ballon d’Or award on Monday.