Egypt: Tiktok in Egypt – Where Rich and Poor Meet – and the State Watches Everything
[The Conversation Africa] After being released from detention in 2011, Egyptian engineer and activist Wael Ghonim told the media:
Rwanda: DA Rest Dedicates New Album to His Fiancée
[New Times] In an emotional celebration, Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, better known by his stage name Da Rest, presented his new album “Souvenir53” to an intimate gathering of close friends and family members during a listening party held on May 3.
Zimbabwe: Rape Accused Duo Claim Mai Jeremaya Demanded $500 Before Filing Charges
[263Chat] Two men who gained notoriety on social media recently for allegedly luring Harare socialite Ashley Masendeke also known as Mai Jeremaya, to a purported business meeting and then raping her, have refuted these claims, asserting that the compla…
Nigeria: ‘We’re Yet to Receive VDM’s Bail Document’ – Deji Adeyanju Counters EFCC
[Premium Times] “Mr Otse remains in the Commission’s custody and was interrogated for several hours yesterday, May 5 2025, in the presence of our founding partner, Marvin Omorogbe, Esq.”
Africa: Uncle Waffles, Kizz Daniel and Timaya to Perform At Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali
[New Times] Some of Africa’s top music stars are set to light up Kigali, having been confirmed on the performance lineup for the forthcoming Giants of Africa Festival 2025 scheduled to take place in the Rwandan capital from July 27 to August 2.
Nigeria: We’re Yet to Receive Any Document From EFCC About VeryDarkMan – Adeyanju
[Vanguard] Activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju has said that the legal team of social media critic Martin Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is yet to receive any formal bail document from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Receives Latest Vehicle, U.S.$150k From Controversial Chivayo
[New Zimbabwe] Barely a week after releasing his 14th studio album Jah Prayzah has received the latest Range Rover Autobiography and money from controversy-ridden tenderpreneur Wicknell Chivayo.
Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest Returns, Shifts to Kigali Universe
[New Times] Fans of timeless tunes are in for a nostalgic treat as the fifth edition of the Oldies Music Festival gears up to take place on July 26.
Africa: Kasiva Mutua – Feeling the 6/8 Rhythm
[Afropop] In 2016, Afropop Worldwide spoke with a young Kenyan percussionist, Kasiva Mutua, when she was a member of the Nile Project. The Nile Project actually kicked off three years earlier, and as Nile Project co-founder and CEO, Mina Girgis explain…
Nigeria: Nigerian Fashion Leaders Demand Reforms to Compete Globally
[Premium Times] They say if properly nurtured, the fashion industry can preserve indigenous knowledge and project a positive image of Nigeria to the world.