Nigeria: When to Barbecue Vulture
[Leadership] Fiction writer James Hadley Chase famously titled one of his popular novels, “The Vulture Is A Patient Bird”. That title often reminds me of the Yoruba anecdote which denounces the carnivorous bird as a cheat because it feeds on human carr…
Kenya: From ‘Young Rich’ to ‘Real Housewives of Nairobi’
[Capital FM] In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when Young Rich premiered on K24. At the time, it was arguably on…
South Africa: Parliament Mourns the Passing of James Matthews
[Parliament of South Africa] The Presiding Officers of Parliament, the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms. Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms. Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane, have expressed deep sorrow over the passi…
Uganda: How Ndere Fell Deep Into Shs10bn Debt
[Nile Post] A few days ago, Quickway Auctioneers and Court Bailiffs listed for public auction, three properties including Ndere Cultural Centre, a well-known institution for cultural preservation and education, due to an unpaid loan.
South Africa: SANEF Pays Tribute to Literary Giant James Matthews
[SANEF] The South African National Editors’ Forum (SANEF) mourns the passing of poet, writer and publisher James Matthews who died in Cape Town on Saturday 7 th September, at the age of 95.
South Africa: James Matthews – the Rebel Writer Who Was South Africa’s Voice of Resistance
[The Conversation Africa] World renowned South African poet James Matthews has died at 95. His was the last great voice of an era of writers who worked against South Africa’s repressive and racist system of apartheid, which resulted in him being relent…
Nigeria: On Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 – Merit Over Sentiment
[Daily Trust] I doubt any Miss Universe Nigeria contest has attracted as much attention or polarisation as the recently concluded one, which crowned Miss Chidimma Adetshina as its winner. Unless you’ve been off the radar (stuck in space or locked up in…
Ghana: Elite PR and Quamina MP Unite for Bongofest 2024
[Accra Times] This year, some of Ghana’s best, including Fameye, Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, Mr Drew, Twitch 4EVA, Kofi Mole, Kwame Yesu, Kimilist, Dayonthetrack, Gonaboy, La Même Gang, Asomacy and many more, are billed to perform. The talented dance cre…
Zimbabwe: I Was Drunk On Stage, Says Holy Ten
[The Herald] Edward Zvemisha — Hip-hop musician, Holy Ten, has confirmed that he was drunk during his performance at the Zimdancehall Cup Clash tourney at City Sports Centre in Harare last weekend
Liberia: Liberia Intellectual Property Office Engages Public On Intellectual Property Rights
[FrontPageAfrica] The Liberia Intellectual Property Office at Old Road Market creating awareness about intellectual property.