Nigeria: I Decided to Be So Good Nobody Could Question My Craft – – Niniola
[Vanguard] Nigerian Afro-House sensation, Niniola recently sat down with VJ Adams on the show Off The Top for an intimate interview, where she openly shared the challenges and inspirations that have shaped her music career.
Nigeria: Sometimes People Not Liking You Is a Blessing – Harmonee
[Vanguard] US-based Nigerian singer Emike Ekwe, popularly known as Harmonee, has sparked conversation online with a powerful message about self-worth and personal boundaries.
Rwanda: YouTuber Theoneste Nsengimana Conspiracy Trial Postponed
[New Times] The High Court has postponed, to July 23, the conspiracy trial involving Theoneste Nsengimana, the founder of Umubavu TV, and eight co-defendants, following a request by the prosecution.
Namibia: More Than Music – Jericho’s Dedication to Youth, Education, Mental Health
[Namibian] Despite almost two decades in the music industry, rapper and songwriter Jericho ‘J-Twizzle’ Gawanab is still going strong.
Nigeria: Like ‘Gangs of Lagos’, New Film Faces Resistance From Badagry Community
[Premium Times] “The contribution of the children of Badagry to Nigeria’s creative and tourism culture is sometimes underestimated…”
South Africa: Zulu Royals Angry As Commoners Steal Their Sacred Leopard Skin
[Scrolla] The Zulu royal family is furious that ordinary people are wearing leopard skin at weddings and traditional ceremonies when it should be reserved only for royals, writes Celani Sikhakane in his Royal Mzansi column.
Zimbabwe: Mai TT’s Facebook Remarks Spark Controversy – Actress Faces Arrest, $100,000 Lawsuit
[263Chat] Businesswoman Shingirai Ziwange Jere has launched a lawsuit against socialite, Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai TT, seeking damages of $100,000 for allegedly disparaging comments posted on social media last month.
Nigeria: ‘I Was Wrongfully Accused in Mohbad’s Death’ – Prime Boy
[Premium Times] “That night, Mohbad said he wanted to get out of the car. I told him he couldn’t. He then asked me to clear the road if I didn’t want him to get down because he wanted to leave the venue…”
Africa: How Untold Stories in African Languages Could Turn the Page On Publishing
[RFI] African stories and languages could unlock billions for the continent’s publishing industry if governments back local writers, a Unesco report has found. Africa’s book market, now worth $7 billion, could reach $18bn with more homegrown books in l…
Zimbabwe: Nutty O’s New Album ‘Too Much’ Arrives July 8, Packed With Love
[New Zimbabwe] AWARD-winning Afro-fusion artist Nutty O is set to shake the music scene once more with his second solo project of the year, a powerful ode of love and positivity titled “Too Much.”