Nigeria: Regina Daniels’s Marriage, Eve Esin’s Wedding, Iya Ile Okan’s Death, Other Ent Stories Last Week
[Premium Times] A round-up of top entertainment stories you might have missed last week.
Namibia: Iconic Showdown On the Cards
[New Era] Two of the country’s most iconic Ma/gaisa groups will be headlining tomorrow night’s Rumble in the City show set to take place at the Zoo Park in the capital.
Namibia: Smit Brings the Beat Back Home
[New Era] After years of captivating audiences across continents, internationally acclaimed Namibian musician Riaan Smit has returned to his roots in Swakopmund, where he hopes to inspire the next wave of Namibian talent.
Namibia: Summer Vibez King Returns
[New Era] After nearly five years of anticipation, the king of summer, Sunny Boy, is finally ready to unveil his long-awaited album, The Kingdom of Yaziza.
Namibia: End of an Era – MTV’s Music Channels Sign Off As Pop Culture Changes
[Namibian] On 12 October, Paramount Global announced it would close five well-known MTV music channels by year-end, marking a big change in the music world.
Nigeria: Central Gaming Bill 2025 and Potential Constitutional Crisis
[This Day] The Federation of State Gaming Regulators of Nigeria has fired a constitutional warning shot that goes far beyond the narrow question of gambling regulation, writes Nseobong Okon-Ekong
Nigeria: Africacomicade Wraps Sixth Gamathon in Lagos, Eyes Stronger Industry Network
[This Day] Iyke Bede writes that three focus areas-funding, organising, and monetisation- shaped the discussions at this year’s Gamathon, the prominent continental market for games development
Nigeria: Ofala Festival – In Bridging Tradition and Technology, Globacom Is Taking Nigeria’s Heritage On Global Stage
[This Day] In an age where digital connectivity shapes the world’s cultural narratives, Globacom has emerged as a powerful bridge between heritage and modernity ensuring that even as Nigeria celebrates its cultural past, it remains digitally connected …
Nigeria: Glo Powers Ofala to World Stage
[This Day] October descends upon Onitsha like a pageant of gold and thunder. The winds carry glad tidings of royalty, as the red earth, the sacred drums, and the regalia of kingship, all reawaken today, October 7, for Ofala, the timeless celebration of…
Africa: Prof. Akyeampong Launches Book On Education Reform in Africa Oct 22
[Ghanaian Times] A renowned Ghanaian educationist and global thought leader, Professor Kwame Akyeampong, is set to launch his latest book, co-authored with Dr Sean Higgins, titled “Reconceptualising the Learning Crisis in Africa: Multi-dimensional Peda…