Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.
Ghana: Between Blyden and Bagbin – the Case for an African Personality (2)
[Ghanaian Times] Within the parliamentary environment, a lot more radical cultural changes could be undertaken. How about operationalising Standing Order 47, which allows honourable Members to the use of seven indigenous languages: Akan; Nzema; Ga; Ewe…
Africa: Creative Arts Industry to Deepen Ties Between Africa, Russia
[Ghanaian Times] The Innosocium Foundation, a social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, held a session entitled ‘Cultural Products and Brands for a Creative Economy’ at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in held St Petersburg, Russia.
Ghana: Book On Late Childhood Cancer Ambassador Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A book that chronicles the life and impact of a childhood cancer ambassador who led the fight against childhood cancer in Ghana and beyond has been launched in Accra.
Uganda: Next Radio, Afro Mobile Shine At Best of Kampala Season II Concert
[Nile Post] The Best of Kampala Season II Concert took the Ugandan entertainment scene by storm, and Next Media’s Next Radio and Afro Mobile made their mark at this trailblazing event.
Zimbabwe: Winky D’s Romance With Jamaica Continues
[New Zimbabwe] ZimDancehall kingpin, Winky D’s affinity with Jamaica continues as the muso is featured on the latest album of young caribbean reggae artist, Black Hero.
Zimbabwe: An Idiot! Leader of Fools! – Social Media Reacts to Musician Holy Ten Endorsing Mnangagwa
[New Zimbabwe] Netizens have fired salvos at hip hop chanter Holy Ten calling him a selfish opportunist while unanimously stripping him of the title ‘leader of the youth’ after he endorsed President Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the general elections.
Zimbabwe: Sungura Musician, Mentor Kaitano Dies
[The Herald] Yesteryear popular sungura musician and mentor Robson Kaitano has died.
Nigeria: Basketmouth to Host Netflix Nigeria Film Industry Event
[Premium Times] Netflix described the event as an opportunity to celebrate the talents contributing to the Nigerian film industry’s growth.
South Africa: Umlungu – the Colourful History of a Word Used to Describe White People in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In South Africa “umlungu” is a word that’s commonly used to refer to white people. It comes from isiXhosa, the language of the country’s Xhosa people. It’s always been a mystery how the word originated or what it actually mean…