Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child
[Premium Times] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait.
Nigeria: Introducing Kids to Fashion – A Positive Approach
[Leadership] Introducing children to fashion can be a fun and empowering experience. It allows them to express their creativity and individuality while learning essential life skills.
Nigeria: Meet Fast-Rising Nollywood Child Actor Darasimi Nadi
[Premium Times] Since gaining critical acclaim for her role in the 2022 Nollywood film ‘Obara ‘M’, Nigerian child actor Darasimi Nadi has appeared in other popular movies.
Nigeria: Ajaga Movie’s Cringe-Worthy Tale of Child Abuse
[This Day] Asimple plot. Crisp cinematography. A multi-layered thematic preoccupation leads the viewer into the story in ‘Ajaga’ (Yoke), produced by Adenike Odubawo, the lead character in the movie. Set in a spiritual household, the momentum is built b…
Rwanda: Rwandan-Canadian Author Reconnects Children With Cultural Roots in New Book Series
[New Times] Michaella Mutoni — Dorvlo, a Rwandan-Canadian with a deep love for cultural heritage, has embarked on a mission to reconnect children with their roots through her debut children’s book series, “The Wondrous Journey of Isaro and Juru.”
South Africa: How Old Are South African Fossils Like the Taung Child? New Study Offers an Answer
[The Conversation Africa] One hundred years ago the discovery of a skull in South Africa’s North West province altered our understanding of human evolution. The juvenile skull was dubbed the Taung Child by Raymond Dart, an anatomist at the University o…
Nigeria: ‘Come Forward If You Have a Child for Mohbad’, – Late Singer’s Dad Appeals
[Premium Times] “It will be a thing of joy for me to see my grandchild, and I will be happy knowing Mohbad died and left behind a child.”
Kenya: Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ Echo in Nightclubs As Generation Z Amplifies Campaign Against Finance Bill 2024
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Chants of ‘Ruto Must Go’ reverberated through nightclubs across cities and major towns in Kenya as Generation Z took their campaign against the Finance Bill 2024 to a new level.
Nigeria: Through Melodies and Narratives – a Children’s Book Is Improving Oral Hygiene in Rural Nigeria
[Nigeria Health Watch] David, a three-year old residing in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State harboured a strong dislike for brushing his teeth. Each morning, he would resist his guardian, Deborah Akinwale’s attempts to brush his teeth, often resorting to loud cry…
Rwanda: Rwanda Gen Zs Combat Lingering Hate Speech
[VOA] Kigali — Hate speech fueled Rwanda’s tragic 1994 genocide against the Tutsis, resulting in the loss of around 800,000 people. Today, a new generation – including some very determined Generation Z members in Rwanda – is leading the charge to stop…