Ethiopia: First Awi Language Film ‘Antagu’ Released After Year-Long Production
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The first-ever film in the Awi language, titled “Antagu,” has been released after more than a year of production, according to state broadcaster, ETV. The film’s premiere at the Awi Cultural hall in Injibara town, in Awi…
Liberia: Fortress Praise International Donates Books, Raises Funds for Scholarship Students
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Fortress Praise International, a charity group, donated assorted books and reference materials Friday, June 16, 2023, to the Christ Foundation School on 12th Street in Monrovia, Liberia.
Liberia: All Set for Miss Earth Liberia Grand Final On June 24
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Miss Earth Liberia beauty pageant, one of the most significant environmental events, is set to take place tomorrow.
Angola: Angola’s Eastern Region Festival Kicks Off
[ANGOP] Luena — The biggest music and dance festival of the eastern region of Angola, dubbed Ngeya, kicks off this Friday at the Sports Complex of the Peace Monument, in Luena city, eastern Moxico Province.
Rwanda: Pastor Theogene Niyonshuti Eulogised as a ‘Man of Value’
[New Times] Tributes are continuing to pour in for deceased ADEPR preacher, Theogene Niyonshuti.
Nigeria: Nigerians Win Best Film Director, Best Actor at World’s Largest Black Filmfest
[Leadership] Nigeria’s entertainment industry marked a new milestone in Miami, Florida, USA when UK based Nigerian filmmaker Ogo Okpue tied with Bryan Keith Montgomery, as Best Film Director and Best Actor Award at the 2023 American Black Film Festival…
South Africa: Makana Mayor Confident There Will Be Water, As National Arts Festival Kicks Off
[Daily Maverick] Makana Local Municipality mayor Yandiswa Vara is certain there will be enough water for those attending the National Arts Festival starting on Friday in Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown).
Rwanda: Born to Be an Actress, Made to Be a Martial Artist – the Story of Delphine Uwase
[New Times] Some have known her as Soleil in a Rwandan Movie Series dubbed “Bamenya Series” from which she sometimes showcased some martial arts acting in various scenes.
Nigeria: KCee’s ‘Ojapiano’ – an Amazing Sub-Genre of Afrobeats?
[Premium Times] Will the new Ojapiano inspire other artists to push the frontiers of this great sound? Only time will tell.
Nigeria: Wizkid Set to Launch Jewellery Line
[Vanguard] Grammy-award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid has announced plans to own a jewellery line.