Zimbabwe: Vintage Flames At Inaugural Doek and Slay UK
[New Zimbabwe] The air in Potters Bar town carried a buzz of anticipation on the morning of the inaugural Doek and Slay Vintage Event. It was more than just a gathering, a celebration of womanhood, style, and heritage.
South Africa: Tyla Beats Big Nigerian Stars to Win MTV Award
[Scrolla] South African star Tyla beats top Nigerian singers to win her first MTV Video Music Award. Tyla thanked fans on social media for supporting her rise from local star to global hit
Zimbabwe: ‘Make Sure You Kill Me’ – Holy Ten Dares President Mnangagwa’s Sons in Unprecedented Instagram Broadcast
[New Zimbabwe] In an explosive live broadcast, hip-hop artist Holy Ten, whose real name is Mukudzei Chitsama, made a series of shocking accusations against President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s twin sons.
Nigeria: Big Soso, Doris, Ivatar Evicted From Big Brother Naija Season 10
[Premium Times] This is the first time Big Brother has evicted three housemates in the ongoing reality show.
Rwanda: Director Zethy On Balancing Music, Video Directing
[New Times] Kenya — Kenya-based Rwandan video director Barthez Iyamuremye, better known in the game as Director Zethy, believes that music and video directing are not two separate careers but two sides of the same creative journey.
South Africa: Gayton Mckenzie’s Empty Promises Rally Artists and Western Cape Government
[Daily Maverick] Patriotic Alliance leader and Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie has been accused of ‘punishing’ the Western Cape with funding cuts.
Uganda: Pilsner Lager Deepens Tooro Ties With Sh150 Million for 30th Coronation Anniversary
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Pilsner Lager has announced a contribution of sh150 million towards Tooro Kingdom’s upcoming 30th Coronation Anniversary.
Africa: Africa Rising and Dancing to the Tune of Reggae Music
[Ethiopian Herald] The concept of “Africa rising” has long lacked significance, and the idea of an African renaissance often appears as a lofty slogan without practical manifestation. However, recent political events in West Africa–specifically Burkin…
Liberia: Indian Community Celebrates Vibrant Onam Festival
[Liberian Observer] The Indian community in Monrovia came together in a grand celebration of Onam, the vibrant harvest festival of Kerala, at the Aware International School auditorium.
South Africa: How SA Influencers Help the Tobacco Industry to Spread Confusing Messages
[Bhekisisa] Sbusiso Leope, better known as DJ Sbu, is part of a social media campaign that’s been pushing back on parts of the tobacco Bill that is in front of Parliament. He’s just one of many influencers who say they are defending informal traders, b…