Nigeria: Top 10 Nigerian Celebrities Who Became Famous Through Social Media
[Vanguard] In Nigeria, social media has transformed the way people discover and connect with talent. From comedians to musicians, several Nigerian celebrities have built their fame by creatively using platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to s…
South Africa: Sport Committee Congratulates Ringo for Being Bestowed Legendary Status in Music
[Parliament of South Africa] Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Joe McGluwa, has noted the honour bestowed on Mr Ringo Madlingozi at the SA Music Awards last night.
Nigeria: BBNaija Star Tacha Acquires Football Cub
[Leadership] Big Brother Naija reality show star, Anita Natacha Akide, known as Tacha, has joined the league of celebrities owning football clubs in Nigeria.
Nigeria: Bobrisky Detained Again, Removed From KLM Flight to Amsterdam
[Vanguard] Social media personality Okuneye Idris, widely known as Bobrisky, was detained and removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight late Thursday night by immigration officials while attempting to leave Nigeria.
South Africa: Soccer Star Faces Charges After Fatal Crash – South African News Briefs – November 1, 2024
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Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube’s Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
[Daily Trust] Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube.
Africa: African Publishing Is Being Revolutionised – Report Explores Trends in Six Countries
[The Conversation Africa] African book publishing is in a rare moment of transformation, according to a new report. It’s an industry that has historically survived at the mercy of multinational publishing houses and donor funding. These arrangements, s…
Zimbabwe: The Rise of the Mbingas
[African Arguments] Commonly called mbingas for their penchant for luxury, many of Zimbabwe’s richest men and women are vessels for the ruling party’s looting of state coffers.
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Set Up Own Global Arts Exhibition
[The Herald] Venice, Italy — Zimbabwe is considering setting up a global art exhibition modelled around the giant Venice Biennale, to expose more gifted visual artists to global buyers and attract foreign currency into the country, Vice President Kemb…
Uganda: 2024 Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege Festival Announces Nyege in the City Program, Showcasing Jinja City Attractions
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Africa’s largest music festival, the Uganda Waragi Nyege Nyege festival slated for the 14th to the 17th of November is returning with a new addition dubbed Afrogalactic Carnival. This year’s edition incorporates the n…