Benin: Kidjo, Padukone Make Hollywood Walk of Fame History
[DW] Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet.
Nigeria: Bolaji Badejo (1953-1992) the Forgotten Movie Icon
[Vanguard] This tribute was written by Funmi Farotimi, a family friend
Africa: Mwinyi Stresses Africa’s Role in Knowledge Economy
[Daily News] Zanzibar — ZANZIBAR President, Hussein Mwinyi has urged African nations to take the lead in shaping the global knowledge economy, as he officially opened the Africa QS Forum on Education here yesterday.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Unveils ‘No Sign of Weakness’ Tracklist
[Premium Times] The project features international artistes such as Travis Scott, Mick Jagger, Stromae, and Shaboozey.
Nigeria: Court Sentences Kano TikToker ‘Tsulange’ to Jail Over Indecent Conduct
[Leadership] A Magistrate Court in Kano State has sentenced a popular TikToker, Umar Hashim, popularly known as Tsulange, to one year jail term for engaging in indecent conduct.
Egypt: Queen Hatshepsut’s Statues Were Destroyed in Ancient Egypt – New Study Challenges the Revenge Theory
[The Conversation Africa] After the Egyptian pharaoh Hatshepsut died around 1458 BCE, many statues of her were destroyed. Archaeologists believed that they were targeted in an act of revenge by Thutmose III, her successor. Yet the condition of the stat…
Nigeria: Bright Chimezie Releases ‘Because of English’ Acoustic Version
[Premium Times] The song has enjoyed a commercial resurgence after being sampled by multi-award-winning superstar Davido on his smash hit single ‘With You’, which features Omah Lay.
Rwanda: Party Time – Rubavu Welcomes Thousands for Liberation Holidays
[New Times] It is about to go down in Rubavu as the North-Western town welcomes thousands of Kigali to the breathtaking beach and lakeside spots for the liberation holidays.
Zimbabwe: The Industry Deserves Leaders With Integrity – Musicians Call for Reforms At Zimura Following Director’s Fraud Conviction
[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) Executive Director Polisile Ncube Chimhini’s recent fraud conviction has fuelled demands for reforms at the music rights body.
South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought
[Scrolla] Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix boreholes, but locals want the Rain Queen to step in.