South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Athol Fugard
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to world-renowned actor, novelist and playwright Athol Fugard who passed away on Sunday in Stellenbosch.
Nigeria: IBB Told Me Vatsa’s Execution Was His Hardest Decision As Soldier – Filmmaker Emelonye
[Premium Times] Mamman Vatsa, a former FCT minister, was accused of plotting a coup against Mr Babangida and was executed by firing squad alongside other alleged coup plotters.
South Africa: South African Playwright and Theatre Legend Athol Fugard Dies Aged 92
[Daily Maverick] Athol Fugard died in Stellenbosch on Sunday. He was 92 years old. Fugard was internationally recognised as one of the icons of English theatre in South Africa.
Senegal: Visual Retelling of Thiaroye Massacre Sheds New Light On French Colonial Atrocity
[RFI] Twenty years ago, French photographer Yves Monteil was driving in Senegal when he passed a military cemetery in Thiaroye, in the suburbs of Dakar. Friends told him it was the burial site of Senegalese soldiers massacred by the French army during …
Nigeria: Ayra Starr, Mofe Damijo to Join Idris Elbas As Cast of ‘Children of Blood and Bone’
[Vanguard] The much-anticipated film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone, has revealed new additions to its already stellar cast.
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Organizer Prince Kid Arrested in U.S.
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, the former organiser of the Miss Rwanda beauty pageant, has been arrested in Texas, United States.
Africa: Contemporary African Culture Centre to Open in Paris After Four-Year Delay
[RFI] A centre dedicated to contemporary African culture is set to open its doors in Paris in September. The Maison des Mondes Africains – or MansA – was announced by President Emmanuel Macron in 2021, but its launch stalled due to disputes over locati…
Nigeria: Nigerian Travel Enthusiast Aims to Set New Guinness World Record in 70 Hours
[Premium Times] She aims to beat the current record set by two Indians in Melbourne, Australia, on 7 December 2022.
Ethiopia: Artifacts Reflecting Cultural Values
[Ethiopian Herald] It is well recognized that cultural artifacts are created by human societies for the purpose of reflecting their cultures, norms, way of living, dressing style, and various means for fostering social fabrics.
Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Writer Mabel Segun Is Dead
[Premium Times] She was known for her significant contributions to literature and her impact on the literary landscape in the country.