South Africa: Journalists Called to Tell Positive African Stories
[SAnews.gov.za] While the continent faces many challenges, South African award-winning journalist, Benjamin Moshatama, has emphasised the importance of telling positive stories that reflect the progress and development in Africa.
Nigeria: May D Shades Wizkid On Social Media
[Leadership] Nigerian singer, Mr May D, has claimed that his Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid, wouldn’t have been on his level if he didn’t fall out with his former record label, Square Records.
Liberia: Liberia Strongman Federation to Host Holiday Strongwoman Fitness Exhibition & Honoring Festival
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia, Liberia — The Liberia Strongman & Fitness Federation, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth & Sports, has announced plans to host the Holiday Liberia Strongman/Strongwoman Fitness Exhibition &…
Nigeria: What the Yoruba People Have Lost
[This Day] “Chief Lóògò Bámútùlá explains, ‘I grew up amid deities…In the house, the gods talked audibly and clearly. They spoke precise human language…’ This is a Chief who actively remembers his ancestors, who o…
Nigeria: How I Was Rushed to Hospital Three Times for Medical Emergency – Actress Omotola
[Vanguard] Veteran Nigerian actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, popularly known as Omosexy, has expressed gratitude to God following a health crisis that nearly claimed her life.
Uganda: ‘They Are Interfering With My Work’ – Gen Saleh Orders Kenzo to Rein in Musicians Flocking Gulu
[Nile Post] There are rumours that many musicians and comedians have recently been flocking Gen Saleh’s residence in Layibi-Bardege division of Gulu City in search of financial support.
Nigeria: Macron Posts in Pidgin As He Recalls Days As French Embassy Intern in Nigeria
[Capital FM] Nairobi — French President Emmanuel Macron displayed a rare show of cultural appreciaton on Thursday after his official account shared an X post in Pidgin English following talks with Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu.
South Africa: Jan Smuts Was a White Supremacist. Nelson Mandela a Black Liberation Hero. New Book Explores What They Have in Common
[The Conversation Africa] Jan Christiaan Smuts (1870-1950) and Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela (1918-2013) belonged to and were shaped by two different epochs in South Africa, yet left an indelible mark on its history. Sociologist Roger Southall has brought …
Kenya: Senator Keg Kicks Off Nationwide 20-Year Celebrations With Vibrant Festivities
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya Breweries Limited’s (KBL) Senator Keg brand has kicked off a nationwide celebration marking 20 years since its launch, under the theme “Tuzidi Kuinuana” (Let’s Keep Uplifting Each Other).
Nigeria: Creatives, Entertainment Stakeholders Grace Maiden ‘Lagos Creates’ Event
[Premium Times] The three-day event drew hundreds of creatives, innovators, and thought leaders and celebrated the immense potential of Lagos’ creative industry.