Africa: Launch of the Temporary Site of the Great Museum of Africa (GMA). a Flagship Project of the African Union Agenda 2063
[African Union] Under the auspices of the Ministry of Culture and Arts of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the AU Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development the Launch of the Temporary Site of the Great …
Nigeria: Guinness World Record – Hilda Baci Immortalized As Longest Cooking Marathon Holder
[Vanguard] After Hilda Baci was officially certified by Guinness World Record, GWR, as the longest cooking marathon holder, the management of Amore Gardens renamed its Industrial Kitchen as ‘Chef Hilda’s Kitchen’ as a way of honouring the Cook-A-Thon s…
Rwanda: Perle De Vie to Launch the Seventh Album
[New Times] Created at Rwankeri Adventist College in 1998, Chorale Perle de vie (Pearl of Life choir), is set to release their seventh Album titled “Ndahimbaza.”
East Africa: Region Urged to Amend Treaty to Recognise French, Kiswahili Use
[New Times] The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) has recommended amending the Treaty for the Establishment of the East African Community (EAC) to enforce the recognition of French and Kiswahili as official languages within the Community.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Cancelled Shows and Artistes Behaving Badly
[Daily Trust] On Saturday, a friend’s husband turned 60 here in Belgium. He had a beautiful party, surrounded by his friends and his entire family. Well, almost his entire family. She was missing in action because she’d bought tickets to Burna Boy’s co…
Nigeria: Who Is the King? Top 3 Afrobeat Icons in Nigeria You Should Know
[Leadership] Afrobeat, a vibrant genre that fuses African rhythms with elements of jazz, funk, and highlife, has captured the hearts of music enthusiasts worldwide. In the realm of Afrobeat, the question of who holds the title of the King of Afrobeat s…
Southern Africa: Unicorns in Southern Africa – the Fascinating Story Behind One-Horned Creatures in Rock Art
[The Conversation Africa] One-horned creatures are found in myths around the world. Although unicorns in different cultures have little to do with one another, they have multiple associations in European thought.
Nigeria: Charly Boy Threatens to Sue Company Over Alleged Breach of Contract
[Vanguard] Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has threatened to sue Premier Records Limited over alleged violation of terms of agreement in musical contracts signed about 35 years ago.
East Africa: Report Exposes Issues ‘Hindering’ Kiswahili Use in East African Community
[New Times] A recent report has shed light on the challenges hindering the use of Kiswahili as one of the official languages of the East African Community (EAC), revealing issues such as the absence of Kiswahili councils in certain partner states and m…
Nigeria: How Iyanya Dated Tonto Dikeh, Broke My Heart – Yvonne Nelson
[Premium Times] Eight years after their much-publicised breakup, Yvonne Nelson has revealed why her relationship with Iyanya ended in the controversial book released on Sunday.