Nigeria: Life Has Been Meaningless Since I Lost My Mother – Wizkid
[Daily Trust] Renowned Afrobeats singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed that life has been meaningless to him since he lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun.
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah, Mafikizolo in Exclusive Xmas Musical Event
[New Zimbabwe] An exclusive musical and dinner Christmas event is scheduled for Thursday in Harare, where South African Afro-pop band Mafikizolo and Jah Prayzah will headline the list of entertainers.
Nigeria: Nigerian TikToker Reveals Struggle With Scleroderma Disease
[Leadership] Popular TikToker, Violet Emor Nicholas has opened up about her battle with Scleroderma.
Nigeria: Jewellery Theft – Gov Otu to Compensate Mayorkun
[Premium Times] “I have a 5 million naira reward for anyone who finds and returns it.”
Nigeria: Alleged Theft – Iyanya Announces Return of One of Mayorkun’s Stolen Jewellery
[Premium Times] Singer Iyanya via his X handle said an individual returned one of the missing jewellery.
South Africa: Loved Malay Cookbook Author Fatima Sydow Dies – South African News Briefs, December 20
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Nigeria: Nollywood Set New Highs in 2023 – Here Are Four of My Favourite Films of the Year
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract big budgets and compete at f…
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Scoops Three Awards At Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain
[New Times] Rwandan film ‘The Bride’, directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17.
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix.
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
[New Times] Uganda’s acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey and their unique story.