East Africa: Harmonize Is Taking East Africa to the Grammys As He Prepares to Drop His Forthcoming Album
[Capital FM] When Harmonize, born Rajabu Abdulkahali Ibrahim, speaks about music, the unique rhythm and vibrancy of Dar es Salaam echoes in his voice. Over the last decade, Harmonize has become one of East Africa’s most influential artists, shaping and…
Africa: African Poetry Is Celebrated in a Groundbreaking Publishing Project
[The Conversation Africa] For 10 years, Ghanaian poet Kwame Dawes and his friend the Nigerian writer Chris Abani have sifted through piles of manuscripts looking for Africa’s new poetic talent. Since 2014, the African Poetry Book Fund has been assembli…
Nigeria: The Comedy Economy – Nigeria’s Online Video Skits Are Making Millions
[The Conversation Africa] Short comedy videos circulating on social media have created a booming industry in Nigeria in the past few years. The country’s comedy creators put their skits out on platforms like YouTube, TikTok and Instagram to reach a mas…
South Africa: AKA Murder Suspects Set to Return to South Africa This Month
[Scrolla] Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande, accused of murdering AKA and Tebello Motsoane, will arrive in South Africa from Eswatini on 11 November. The Department of Justice says all logistics are in place and the brothers will face charges including m…
Nigeria: ‘Keep Your Underwear, Smelly Boxers Inside Your House’ – Charly Boy to Ned Nwoko, Regina Daniels
[Premium Times] “I pity Ned Nwoko because he’s an elder and should know how to handle things well. You have married a young girl…”
South Africa: Two Suspects in AKA Murder Case to Be Extradited to South Africa
[SAnews.gov.za] Two men accused of the murder of South African musician, Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend, Tebello “TIBZ” Motsoane, are expected to be extradited to South Africa on 11 November 2025.
Nigeria: My Eyes, Liver, Kidney Are Gone. Please Help Me,’ – Daddy Fresh Cries Out From Sickbed
[Premium Times] ” I can’t see with one of my eyes anymore. My blood is very low, just 25 per cent. I will fall if I stand up without someone holding me. See my face, my knees, my wounds… all from falling like a child learning to walk. I’ve been like …
Zimbabwe: Govt Apologises to Travel Vlogger Barred From Mbuya Nehanda Statue Site
[263Chat] The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has apologised to travel vlogger Davud Akhundzada after he was reportedly denied access to the Mbuya Nehanda Statue site in Harare.
Egypt: Nefertiti Bust Should Be Returned to Egypt, Historians Say
[DW] The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum comes with renewed calls for the restitution of the famous Nefertiti bust, which has been in Berlin since 1913.
Zimbabwe: Govt Apologises to Travel Vlogger Denied Access to Mbuya Nehanda Statue
[New Zimbabwe] The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has apologised to travel vlogger Davud Akhundzada, who posted a viral video complaining he had been denied access to the Mbuya Nehanda statue.