Nigeria: Jaye Lo – Davido Bows to Pressure, Deletes Offensive Video
[Premium Times] ‘Jaye Lo’, a yet-to-be-released music video by a Davido signee, Logos Olori, released Friday, caused some uproar on social media, especially from the Muslim faithful.
Nigeria: Kidwaya, Ceec, Alex, 17 Other Housemates Return As Bbnaija All-Stars Begins
[Premium Times] The housemates will immerse themselves in the captivating BBNaija experience for 70 days, climaxing on Nigeria’s Independence Day, 1 October.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso (1943-2023) – a Chemistry of Fiction and Faction
[Premium Times] Within the field of African literature, the famous figure of Professor Kole Omotoso stands out as a luminary, exemplifying extraordinary intellectual acumen, firm ethical convictions, and steadfast devotion to advancing the welfare of s…
Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Author, Kole Omotosho
[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, expressed sadness over the passing of celebrated writer, author and literary scholar, Professor Kole Omotoso.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso – a Giant Gone to Sleep
[Premium Times] Professor Omotoso was a member of an endangered specie of African literary giants who gave their lives to the spirit of Afrocentrism.
Seychelles: New Gallery in Seychelles Offering Locals and Visitors Affordable Artwork
[Seychelles News Agency] Visitors to the islands of Seychelles now have a wider choice and access to local artworks at affordable prices with the opening of a new gallery at the Domaine Val de Pres, arts and craft village, Au Cap, on Mahe Island.
Nigeria: Panellists to Discuss Digital Culture, Democracy At Unveiling of Book On Cyber Politics
[Premium Times] Among prominent personalities who have commented on Cyber Politics and the author is Mr Danbatta.
Botswana: Mokgathong Wears Mrs Botswana Crown
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Portiah Mokgathong was over the weekend crowned the new MRS Botswana.
Somalia: From the Field – Hip Hop Artist K’naan’s New Track Hails Refugees
[UN News] Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear …
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria’s Culture, Entertainment Economy
[Premium Times] The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production.