Africa: African Literature in the Digital Age – New Book Traces the Role of the Internet, Queers and Class
[The Conversation Africa] The first book-length study of digital literature in Africa has attracted a lot of academic attention. African Literature in the Digital Age: Class and Sexual Politics in New Writing from Kenya and Nigeria considers the role o…
Nigeria: ‘Best News of the Year,’ Eniola Badmus Hails Tinubu As UAE Lifts Visa Ban
[Vanguard] Nollywood actress, Eniola Badmus has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his diplomatic efforts that led to the United Arab Emirates lifting its months-long embargo on granting visas to Nigerians.
Lesotho: Kabi Takes a Swipe At ‘White’ Detractors
[Lesotho Times] All Basotho Convention (ABC) leader, Nkaku Kabi, has taken a swipe at ‘white’ detractors who vilify zama-zamas and the blanketed, gun-toting famo musicians.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Cinema Champions Worth Rediscovering
[Reporter] Filmmaker’s top 10 picks of Ethiopian cinematic greats
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars – Ilebaye, Mercy, CeeC, 5 Others Nominated for Possible Eviction
[Vanguard] Mercy Eke, Ilebaye, Alex, Adekunle, and Ceec are part of the eight housemates who have been nominated for this week’s possible eviction in the ongoing Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) All-Stars reality TV show.
Nigeria: Guinness World Record – Nigerian Man Attempts to Read Aloud for 145 Hours
[Premium Times] John Obot, a professional teacher, is reading from a variety of books – mostly Nigerian literature – in a small hall in a hotel in Uyo where several people have been stopping by to show solidarity.
Nigeria: I Envision Winning Grammy Award Someday – Meek Miuz
[Vanguard] Multi-talented Nigerian musician, Micheal Ayo Johnson, better known as Meek Miuz, has recalled how his music career started off by developing interest from the streets, watching and listening to various types of music during his childhood.
South Africa: Johannesburg Councillor Demands Apology After Wrongful Arrest – South African News Briefs – September 11, 2023
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Rwanda: Christians Brave Rain to Grace Irimbere’s Concert
[New Times] Worship leader Christian Irimbere had a great concert despite a downpour that posed a challenge on the evening of Sunday, September 10.
Nigeria: Bbnaija All-Stars – My Mouth Is My Problem, Says Evicted Housemate Doyin
[Leadership] Evicted housemate of the ongoing BBNaija All-Stars edition, Doyin has spoken about her no-holds-barred personality and confessed that her mouth may just be her problem.