Nigeria: Alleged Tax Evasion – Iyabo Ojo Tackles Lagos Govt
[Premium Times] “Since you guys insist, You can gladly come and close down my business, arrest me, jail me, or kill me for all I care, we all will die one day, and I will never be afraid of what will eventually be everyone’s faith”.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Highest Grossing Film, Battle On Buka Street Starts Prime Video On June 16
[Vanguard] Nigeria’s highest grossing film, Battle on Buka Street, is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video on June 16. A certified Box Office hit, the movie, directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde boasts a unique storyline, impressive cinemato…
Africa: ‘Good Soup Is One of the Prime Ingredients of Good Living’ – A (Condensed) History of Soup, From Cave to Can
[The Conversation Africa] Hot soup on a cold day brings warmth and comfort so simple that we don’t think too much about its origins. But its long history runs from the Stone Age and antiquity through to modernity, encompassing the birth of the restaura…
Nigeria: Kate Henshaw Finally Unveils Daughter, Gabrielle
[Premium Times] Gabrielle, 23, is the product of a marriage between Henshaw and her former husband, Roderick James Nuttal.
Nigeria: ‘Exciting Journey for Me’, Don Jazzy Turns Soap Maker
[Vanguard] Legendary producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy has ventured into the beauty industry as he becomes a soap maker.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Explodes Over N18m Tax From Lagos Govt
[Daily Trust] Ace Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has called out the Lagos state government over a letter she received to pay N18 million tax.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Musicians Fled the Country After the 1974 Revolution – How Their Culture Lives On
[The Conversation Africa] The overthrow of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie in 1974 led to violent conflict that had a particularly heavy impact on musicians. Sing and Sing On: Sentinel Musicians and the Making of the Ethiopian American Diaspora is the…
Uganda: Bell Lager CEO Nominee Shortlisting Continues
[Nile Post] As the journey toward crowning the ultimate Chief Enjoyments Officer carries on, submissions have been closed to shortlist suitable nominees to participate in a series of challenges ahead of the Bell Lager CEO grand finale.
Uganda: Ronald Mayinja Wife Asha Confirms Marriage Solid, She Is Going Nowhere
[Nile Post] Musician Ronald Mayinja’s wife Asha has confirmed that she has never left the musician and they are still married.
Rwanda: Rwanda Set to Pilot 5G Internet
[New Times] The Government is preparing to pilot fifth-generation technology (5G) by the end of this year, aiming to leverage high-speed internet to deliver services more efficiently, according to Paula Ingabire, the Minister of ICT and Innovation.