Nigeria: Headies 2025 – Odumodublvck, Chike, Mohbad Win Big (Full Winners List)
[Premium Times] Lagos was the epicentre of African music on Sunday as the 17th edition of The Headies Awards was held at the Landmark Events Centre.
Nigeria: ‘Missing’ 2Baba Returns Home, Introduces Natasha to His Mum, Relatives
[Premium Times] “Annie Macaulay, my ex-wife, is over with her. You all judge me for deciding to have peace of mind and true love. Honourable Natasha Osawaru is my wife…”
South Africa: First Fossil Pangolin Tracks Discovered in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] A team of scientists who study vertebrate fossil tracks and traces on South Africa’s southern Cape coast have identified the world’s first fossil pangolin trackway, with the help of Indigenous Master Trackers from Namibia. Ich…
Africa: African Giving Practices – Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support
[IPS] Harare — Across Africa, giving is not just an act of charity; it’s a deep-rooted tradition embedded in culture, community, and mutual care. The concept of giving has evolved through generations, often taking on forms that are as diverse as the c…
Zimbabwe: Former Beauty Queens Shine At Auditions
[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo — This year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe (MUZ) pageant has shattered traditional barriers by including single mothers and married women among its top 20 finalists, a historic milestone that reflects a profound shift in the loc…
Zimbabwe: New Star-Studded Jazz Band Emerges
[The Herald] Trust Khosa — In Zimbabwe, jazz music is often associated with a mature audience that appreciates the art form and invests in its experience.
Nigeria: Femi Kuti Sets to Release New Album ‘Journey Through Life’
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Rwanda: Rwanda to Launch Govt.-Backed Arts Council After Rsau Shutdown Over Mismanagement
[New Times] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Jean-Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has confirmed that a legal framework is being explored to establish a national body for artists, following the recent dissolution of the Rwanda Society of Authors (RSAU).
Ethiopia: Holiday Experiences, Remembrance of Things Past
[Ethiopian Herald] For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes, depending on how long a given holiday lasts. The social, psychological, economic, and health benefits of hol…
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Hosts Books Presentation to Honour Oyeweso’s Scholarly Excellence, Cultural Preservation
[This Day] The ancient town of Ife, weekend, witnessed a grand convergence of royalty, academia and cultural enthusiasts, as Siyan Oyeweso, a Professor of History, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, was celebrated with …