Nigeria: AFRIMMA 2023 – Davido Leads With Six Nominations
[Daily Trust] The organisers of the Africa Muzik and Magazine Awards have released the nominees list for this year’s edition of the ceremony. On the list, music superstar, Davido, leads the pack with six nominations.
Nigeria: ‘Stop Doing Drugs,’ Naira Marley Campaigns for NDLEA
[Daily Trust] Nigerian artiste, Azeez Adeshina Fashola, popularly known as ‘Naira Marley’, has urged his fans, fondly referred to as Marlians, and Nigerian youths at large to stop “subtance abuse in any form.”
Kenya: Kapaito Under No Pressure as He Comes Back Home From Ethiopia, Signs for Tusker
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Former FKF Premier League Golden Boot and Most Valuable Player (MVP) winner Eric Kapaito says he is under no pressure, as he comes back home and starts a new chapter with 12-time champions Tusker FC, after leaving Ethiopian side…
Liberia: Powerful Book ‘Fiery Conscience’ About Consequential Journalist Bankole Thompson Now Available
[FrontPageAfrica] DETROIT, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES — After years of bold and courageous journalism anchored on challenging the political and economic forces of the time to meet the needs of disenfranchised and dispossessed communities, Bankole Thompso…
South Africa: SA Loses Icon Ballet Dancer Johaar Mosaval
[SAnews.gov.za] The passing of legendary ballet dancer and cultural icon Johaar Mosaval has been described as a “great loss” for South Africa’s cultural treasury by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Uganda: Celebrating 30 Editions of Blankets and Wines
[Nile Post] Blankets and Wines, an iconic event known for seamlessly blending music and lifestyle, has reached a momentous milestone as it celebrates its 30th edition.
South Africa: Country’s First Royal Ballet Principal Dancer Johaar Mosaval Dies
[Daily Maverick] Johaar Mosaval has passed away. Born in Cape Town’s District Six, he was South Africa’s first black principal dancer at England’s Royal Ballet. Mosaval performed on international stages before returning to South Africa to teach and men…
Africa: First-Ever Africa Cinema Summit to Hold in Ghana
[Premium Times] The summit, with its maiden edition, hopes to address the bottlenecks of African cinema and also proffer solutions.
Africa: Davido to Perform At Giants of Africa Closing Ceremony
[New Times] David Adedeji Adeleke OON, who is professionally known as Davido, will headline the closing concert of Giants of Africa 20th anniversary slated for Saturday, August 19.
Nigeria: LASTMA to Arrest Skitmakers, Filmmaker, Over Unauthorised Use of Uniforms
[Premium Times] The era of the unauthorised use of police and other paramilitary uniforms and other accoutrements by skitmakers and filmmakers seems short-lived.