Nigeria: Booker Prize Organisers Announce History-Making Shortlist
[Premium Times] While no Nigerian made this year’s longlist and shortlist, multiple Nigerian writers have won the Booker Prize in the past.
Ethiopia: From Self-Taught to Jazz Icon – Timeless Journey of Alemseged Kebede
[Ethiopian Herald] There’s yet to be a genre from Ethiopia that has risen in the world’s music scene the way that Ethiopian jazz had in the first half of the 20th century. Sampled across many genres and artists, the unique sorrowful yet joyful and even…
Zimbabwe: Three Visual Artists Give Back to Community
[The Herald] THREE visual artists from the SwissZim Heritage Gallery in Domboshava, Mashonaland East province — Tonderai Mujuru, Keith Zenda, and Sarah Kuvenguhwa — use their earnings and influence to assist the needy.
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
[allAfrica] “I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes.”
Africa: What’s in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa
[ISS] It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech.
South Africa: Three Workers Injured After Trench Collapse – South African News Briefs – September 18, 2024
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Nigeria: BBNaija – Wanni, Tjay, Handi, Six Others Nominated for Eviction
[Premium Times] Monday’s dramatic face-to-face nomination process in the Big Brother Naija ” No Loose Guard” season was one for the books, as nine housemates were nominated by their fellow contestants for possible eviction.
Nigeria: Spotify Celebrates Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ 10th Anniversary
[Vanguard] Spotify, an online streaming platform, on Tuesday celebrated Wizkid’s “Ojuelegba” 10 years anniversary.
Kenya: Java House Africa Hosts Art Exhibition, Competition for Children
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Java House hosted an art exhibit and competition for children between 6 and 11 years as it marked its 25th anniversary.
Nigeria: British Council Premieres Ralia’s Secret, the Tragic Split
[Vanguard] From the stable of Oza Media and Grand Redemption Pictures, come two insightful films from two visionary filmmakers, Faustina Okomayin and Samuel O. Olateru.