South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
[Daily Maverick] Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people) than there are white people who speak the language.
Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy’s Alleged Role
[Premium Times] Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy.
Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga – Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana
[Premium Times] The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana’s preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son.
Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania
[New Times] Rwanda’s gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour.
Rwanda: Mucyo Wakera Back to Spotlight With Culture-Inspired Track ‘Nzaza’
[New Times] After a hiatus that spanned almost a year, rising artiste Willy Pascal Mucyo Murekaze, popularly known as WaKera, has finally returned to the game with a new song ‘Nzaza’.
Nigeria: At ‘It Is Possible’ Book Launch, Osinbajo Advocates Collective Action for Change in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Mr Osinbajo, the keynote speaker at the book launch, made the call for collective action among Nigerians as the nation grapples with one of the most devastating economic crises in its history.
Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story
[The Herald] Harare — based visual artist, Shalom Kufakwatenzi, might not turn heads on the streets, but her art collections have caught the eye of the world.
Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter’s Boyfriend
[Premium Times] Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July.
Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child
[Premium Times] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait.
Zimbabwe: European Film Festival Lights Up Mbare Art Space
[263Chat] The European Film Festival, held at Mbare Art Space, is making waves as a unique platform for cultural exchange, blending European, African, and local Zimbabwean films.