South Africa: Open Air Cinema Brings Joy to Manenberg’s Children
[GroundUp] Manenberg has become synonymous with gang violence and crime but residents want to change this, one movie night at a time
Kenya: Gospel Artist Betty Bayo Dies After Battle With Leukaemia
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Celebrated Kenyan gospel artist Betty Bayo has died after a short battle with leukaemia. The family confirmed that the “Eleventh Hour” hitmaker passed away on Monday afternoon at around 1 pm while receiving treatment at the Keny…
Kenya: Gospel Star Betty Bayo, Known for Her Hit ’11th Hour,’ Passes Away
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyan gospel artist Betty Bayo, whose song “11th Hour” became a beacon of hope for many, has passed away.
South Africa: Soweto Fashion Week Shows Work of Young Designers
[GroundUp] This year’s runway designs gave spectators a glimpse into some of the country’s creative and emerging fashion trends
South Africa: Over 100 Organisations Unite to Demand Ban On Online Gambling in South Africa
[Namibian] In a historic show of unity, 107 organisations from South Africa’s labour, civic, faith-based, and welfare sectors have signed the Civil Society Declaration on the Harm of Online Gambling, calling for a national ban on all forms of online be…
Nigeria: Movie Review – ‘Thicker Than Water’: Bold Story That Loses Its Grip On Suspense
[Premium Times] While the film shows flashes of brilliance through its mood-driven storytelling and strong performances from Bimbo Ademoye and Adaobi Dibor, it ultimately struggles to sustain tension.
Nigeria: Meet Asimpleloner – the Voice of Nigeria’s New Hiphop Generation
[Vanguard] Chisom Russell Ogboi better known as “Asimpleloner” is a Nigerian rapper. producer and hip-hop artiste from Edo, born on October 18, 2001, he sees himself as the voice of the new generation.
Nigeria: 5 Tips to Stay Safe At Concerts During the Festive Season
[Vanguard] One of the best things you can do in during Detty December is to attend a concert or festival. During Detty December, you have the opportunity to reunite with old friends, meet new ones, and connect over your passion for an artist’s music at…
Ghana: Prophet Joseph Atarah Releases New Video
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana’s singing Prophet, Joseph Atarah, has released a video for his new song dubbed ‘Increase’. The video was directed and shot by renowned director, Sky Web.
Namibia: World Bank Supports N$207m Project for Southern African Power Pool
[Namibian] The World Bank has approved to provide technical assistance to the Southern African Power Pool (Sapp) after providing a grant of US$12 million (N$207 million) for the expansion of the electricity market.