Nigeria: Nigerian Artistes Who Sold Out Concerts Abroad
[Leadership] Burna Boy
Kenya: Nairobi Turns Out in Thousands for the Inaugural Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival 2023
[Capital FM] Music is often described as the art of sound. It expresses the ideas and emotions of the musician in different forms. You end up feeling the emotion the musician is conveying. In the end, it brings us together and connects us together no m…
Rwanda: ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was ‘Hell’
[DW] Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the 61st anniversary of Rwanda’s independence.
Ethiopia: Oroma Musican’s Widow Decries Lack of Justice For His Assassination Three Years Ago
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The widow of artist Hachalu Hundessa who was assassinated on 29 June, 2020, Fantu Damisew said justice has not been served and she doesn’t know who killed him three years after his death. Fantu who is currently board cha…
Africa: Merqury Quaye – the Father of DJs in Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Merqury Quaye, a name that resonates throughout the African music industry, is widely hailed as the father of DJs in Africa. With his groundbreaking contributions and relentless efforts, he has revolutionized the DJing landscape across…
Kenya: Renowned Kenyan Poet Professor Micere Mugo Passes Away
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya’s respected author and poet Professor Micere Githae Mugo is dead aged 80.
Rwanda: Court Adjourns Verdict in Prince Kid’s Trial as New Evidence Surfaces
[New Times] The High Court in Nyamirambo has adjourned to July 14 the verdict in the case of Dieudonne Ishimwe, widely known as Prince Kid.
Kenya: Court Halts Unveiling of New Luo Council of Elders Chairperson
[Capital FM] Siaya — Siaya High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the unveiling of Luo Council of Elders Chairman.
Nigeria: RMD, Kunle Afolayan, Jade Osiberu Get Oscar Voting Rights
[Premium Times] The Nollywood stakeholders will also have automatic rights to vote for the Oscar winners for 10 years.
Ghana: MJ the Comedian Announces the 7th Edition of ‘1xbet Dashiki Fest,’ Scheduled for July 1st
[Ghanaian Times] Ghanaian comedian and Skit actor, Timothy Musah Junior Abaadu popularly known as MJ the Comedian has announced the seventh edition of his annual health walk dubbed “1x Bet Dashiki Fest with MJ the Comedian.”