Nigeria: Creating a ‘Ganu-Si’ Economy
[This Day] In a viral video said to have been recorded on the eighth-day Fidau prayers for the repose of his mother who died recently, Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) could be heard lamenting to an unidentified man in the street slan…
Zimbabwe: Aphiwe, Mawelele’s Love At First View
[The Herald] Johannesburg. — South African music sensations Naledi Aphiwe and Mawelele are basking in the glow of their latest release, ‘Romeo & Juliet’.
Zimbabwe: Cultural Ambassador Moyo Bares Soul
[The Herald] Black Umfolosi leader Sotsha Moyo embodies a unique blend of humility and extraordinary talent.
Kenya: National Museum of Kenya Among Most Reviewed Instuttions On Google Maps
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The National Museum of Kenya has been ranked top among most-reviewed museums in the country according to the latest Google Maps data.
Nigeria: Mohbad – ‘My Concern Is to Know How Mohbad Died, Liam’s Paternity – Joseph Aloba
[Premium Times] “I never doubted Liam’s paternity in the first place. However, I insisted on a DNA test before accepting the baby after attending the coroner’s inquest, where I heard…”
Africa: Can Video Games and eSports Overtake Traditional Entertainment in Africa’s Revenue Race?
[This Day] By 2028, Nigeria’s video games market will generate $1.3 billion in revenue, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.7 per cent from 2024 to 2028. This feat will place the market among the fastest-growing in the global video …
Rwanda: Who Is Bobby Bangs, Rwanda’s Emerging Auto-Tune Star?
[New Times] The year 2020 was a defining moment for the Rwandan music industry. It marked the emergence of a generation of young artists who not only introduced a new wave of sounds, but also put their own spin on world-conquering music genres, blowing…
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Pat Ugwu Is Dead
[Premium Times] She was known for her roles in Lack of Money (2018), Port-Harcourt Lady (2019), and Twist of Fate (2020).
Africa: AU, AFRIMA Sign MOU to Boost African Music and Creative Industries
[This Day] The African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Africa’s creative and cultural industries, particularly in music.
Uganda: Emotions Rise As Reach a Hand Uganda Premieres ‘The Unpredictable Waters’ Documentary
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Ugandan journalist Canary Mugume has narrated to an audience of stakeholders in the water sector, the trauma he went through, documenting the harsh realities faced by lakeside communities in the districts of M…