Rwanda: Noise Pollution – Eight Things Kigali Bars Can Do to Comply With Regulations
[New Times] Bars in the City of Kigali have been urged by Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) to adhere to noise pollution regulations issued in the ministerial instructions of March.
Nigeria: Popular Musician Shot Dead At Enugu Police Station
[Leadership] A popular Enugu-based traditional Ogene musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, popularly known as Igbo-Jah, was shot dead at the premises of the Tactical Squad of Enugu State Police Command late Friday when he reportedly went there for a ‘friendly…
Nigeria: An Artist and His Unsung Legacy
[This Day] The Aka Circle exhibition and book, by a curious neatness of fate, highlight the pioneering art and scholarship of Chike Aniakor. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes
Nigeria: Clement Mudiaga Enajemo
[This Day] African Fashion — Arguably, one of the fashion designers of his time who still commands a lot of respect and relevance, Clement Mudiaga Enajemo, better known as Mudi Africa, who recently marked his 30th in the needle and thread business tel…
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks to Strengthen Cultural Ties in Venice
[The Herald] VICE President Kembo Mohadi arrived here last night for the 60th Venice Biennale, during which Zimbabwe seeks to boost cultural relations with other countries.
Nigeria: How I Met, Married Ned Nwoko – Regina Daniels
[Premium Times] “When I started with my husband, I even forgot I was supposed to have boyfriends because I had twenty boyfriends at that time…”
Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Inspector Who Killed Nigerian Musician
[Premium Times] The musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, was shot dead by the police inspector at the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command on Friday.
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Responds to Apostle Grace Lubega With a Bible Verse
[Nile Post] Nyege Nyege festival organizers have responded to recent calls from Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries to ban the annual event over claims of moral decay.
South Africa: Coloured South Africans Are All but Erased From History Textbooks – I Asked Learners How That Makes Them Feel
[The Conversation Africa] South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance.
Nigeria: How I Shunned CV Writing, Shattered Family Success Expectations – Davido
[Premium Times] “I come from a family with a clear structure–go to school, and after that, go directly to work. You either join my dad’s company or find work elsewhere…”