Nigeria: There’s More Behind AY, Basketmouth Feud Than ’30k Saga’ – Julius Agwu
[Vanguard] Ace comedian Julius Agwu has said that there is more to the feud between his colleagues AY Makun and Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, than the N30,000 story being shared with the public.
Uganda: Ghetto Kids Rise From the Slums to Greatness
[Nile Post] On Saturday, the Ghetto Kids auditioned on the dazzling stage of Britain’s Got Talent and earned a golden buzzer mid-performance for their sensational act that electrified both the judges and the audience.
Nigeria: 5 Nigerian Artists to Watch Out for in 2023
[Daily Trust] 1 . Khaid
Rwanda: Top Five Songs Trending in Rwanda – What’s On Your Playlist?
[New Times] Ever since 2023 began, Rwandan musicians have stayed active on the mission of releasing back to back hits, and the month of April and March was not left out.
Nigeria: Chimamanda and the Spikes of Facile Criticisms
[This Day] In these days of social unrest and political tension, when the problems of Nigeria has become gigantic in extent and chaotic in detail, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s open letter to United States President, Joe Biden, engenders a timeless truth …
Uganda: Britain’s Got Talent – Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, ‘Angel’ Choirboy Move Judges
[Vanguard] Britain’s got talent 2023 has officially began. And one of Africa’s famous dance group “The Ghetto Kids” from Uganda decided to be a part of the show as they bagged themselves “The Golden Buzzer”.
Nigeria: The Trade – Blossom Chukwujekwu Is Ruthless in This Poignant Tale of Kidnappings in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Despite being a missed opportunity to start off the year with a bang, The Trade is one of the few Nollywood films that pays close attention to details.
Nigeria: Movie Review – a Simple Lie – Another Cliche Nollywood Rom-Com Almost Marred By Numerous Sex Plots
[Premium Times] These days, Nollywood filmmakers boldly explore sex scenes and plots. It is not surprising to see that Biodun Stephen’s film “A Simple Lie” trails on that path as well.
Africa: Africans in World War 1 – Artist William Kentridge’s Epic Theatre Production Restores Forgotten Histories
[The Conversation Africa] South African artist William Kentridge became world famous for his charcoal drawings and hand-drawn animated films, but his work continued to grow in scope and he began staging performances. Today he also creates operas and co…
Tunisia: ‘Cinephilia’ Project Launched By ‘Echos Cinématographiques’
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — The “Echos Cinématographiques” Association has launched the “Cinephilia” project with the support of the French Institute of Tunisia (IFT) and in partnership with HAKKA Distribution and Cinéfilms.