Nigeria: I’m Still in Shock – Nigerian Chef, Hilda Baci Opens Up
[Vanguard] Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci has opened up after she completed a 100-hour cooking marathon in her quest to become the Guinness World Records holder for the ‘longest cooking time’ by an individual.
Nigeria: Inmates Crown Seun Kuti ‘General Overseer’, As He Leads Prayer Sessions
[Vanguard] Seun Kuti, the embattled Afrobeat singer and son of Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is being remanded at the State Criminal, Investigations and Intelligence Department, SCIID, Panti, Yaba, Lagos on the orders of Yaba Chief Magistrate Co…
Nigeria: Chika Ike Lights Up Cannes Film Festival
[This Day] The Cannes Film Festival is officially back to celebrate the year’s best in international cinema, and stars are continuing to live up to the festival’s signature upscale glamour on the red carpet, described as fashion spectacle on par with t…
South Africa: Netflix’s First African Animated Series Gets Summer Release Date
[allAfrica] The new animated series, Supa Team 4, follows four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed to saving the world, even if it’s on a budget.
Nigeria: TNBA 2023 – Christopher Kolade, Vincent Maduka, Others Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
[Premium Times] The Nigeria Broadcasting Awards, TNBA, which is organised by the Broadcasting Organisations of Nigeria, BON, is aimed at recognising and celebrating excellence in the broadcast media industry.
Uganda: Diamond Platnumz Returns for Comedy Store Fundraiser
[Observer] On his fourth performance in Uganda, Tanzanian singing star and one of Africa’s most acclaimed artistes, Diamond Platnumz, is set to headline a concert organized by Comedy Store Uganda.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti to Spend 4 More Days in Police Custody
[Premium Times] The chief magistrate, Adeola Olatubosun, extended Mr Kuti’s remand until May 22.
Nigeria: ‘Why Are People Like This’? Nigerians React As Liberian Chef, Gaye Eyes Hilda’s Record
[Vanguard] Liberian chef, Wonyean Aloycious Gaye, seems to have pulled on the wrong side of Nigerians after announcing a plan to embark on a cooking marathon to break Hilda Baci’s cooking record.
Rwanda: Rwandan Women Entrepreneurs in Arts and Culture Showcase Projects
[New Times] Rwandan women entrepreneurs in the cultural and creative industry showcased their companies, creative products, and services at the Kigali Conference and Exhibition Village (KCEV) on Tuesday, May 16.
Rwanda: Bahavu Finally Gets Car She Won at Rwanda International Movie Awards
[New Times] Rwandan actress Jeanette Bahavu, who is one of the top players in Rwanda’s cinema industry, has received the car she recently won at the Rwanda International Movie Awards.