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Nigeria: Mohbad – Iyabo Ojo Says Life, Family Under Threat After Lagos Office Fire

11th July 2025

[Premium Times] "It is, therefore, not surprising to now see coffins inscribed with my name, barefaced videos threatening my life and properties, and further confirmation that my family and business enterprise remain endangered."

Senegal: Akon’s R106-Billion Dream City Turns Into Empty Wasteland

11th July 2025

[Scrolla] Akon's R106-billion futuristic city project in Senegal officially cancelled after years of no progress or development. Government confirms only empty land remains where promised hospital, schools and solar-powered buildings were supposed to be built.

Ghana: TikTok Users in Ghana and Zimbabwe Enjoy Making Fun of Government – Why It Can Have a Downside

11th July 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Browse the internet or turn on the global news and chances are the coverage of Africa you find is about war, coups, displaced populations and disease.

Malawi: Chitoliro Productionz Unveils Ugandan Media Personality Zari the Boss Lady As the 2025 Ump Festival Official Host

10th July 2025

[Nyasa Times] As days are getting closer to the most anticipated second edition of the UMP Festival and Awards, organizers of the event, Chitoliro Productionz have announced the unveiling of one of the celebrated Ugandan-born, South African based media personality Zari Hassan widely known as 'Zari the Boss Lady' as the main host of this year's event slated for October 21-27 at Cape Maclear in Mangochi.

Uganda: Glitz and Music As Absa Business Club Relaunched

10th July 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Lively social interactions and laughter, accompanied by cocktails and entertainment from the Sheraton's Xavieliee Band capped a day that saw Absa Bank Uganda relaunch the Absa Business Club.

Nigeria: My New Song Reflection of Love, Hope – BUK

10th July 2025

[Vanguard] Nigerian-born rapper and music producer BUK has released his latest single, "LHFG" (Lovin' IT), marking another milestone in his evolving career as a prominent voice in the Christian Music scene. The track, whose title stands for Love, Hope, Faith, Grace, delves into themes of personal faith, identity, and the pursuit of purpose.

South Africa: Minnie Dlamini Says Divorce Left Her Broken and Judged

10th July 2025

[Scrolla] Minnie Dlamini says the public and the entertainment industry turned on her after she announced her divorce in 2022. She says divorce is messy and painful, and co-parenting while healing is one of the hardest things she has faced.

Rwanda: My Concert Will Be More Than Just Music–Bosco Nshuti

10th July 2025

[New Times] Rwandan worship and praise singer Bosco Nshuti has promised a concert filled with more than just music but a night where God's heart will be revealed at his upcoming concert, titled "Unconditional Love-Season 2",

Kenya: Tribunal Finds Ezekiel Mutua’s Sh27.6mn Pay Rise Irregular, Upholds Surcharge On Board Member

10th July 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The State Corporations Appeal Tribunal has sustained a finding declaring a Sh27.6 million pay rise awarded to Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Executive Officer Ezekiel Mutua as irregular and unlawful.

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 10, 2025

10th July 2025

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South Africa: Khanyi Mbau Gets Her First Netflix Nomination

10th July 2025

[Scrolla] Khanyi Mbau is the only African up for a Netflix Reality Universe award after more than 23 years in the industry. She stars in Young, Famous & African and says being herself on screen helped her earn the global nomination.

South Africa: Mamkhize Says Her ‘Silence Speaks Volumes’

10th July 2025

[Scrolla] MaMkhize said, "Let my silence speak volumes" after days of people talking about the guns found at her house. The guns were linked to Vusumuzi "Cat" Matlala, a businessman with a R360-million police contract.

South Africa: Sacred Sites in South Africa Can Protect Natural Heritage and Culture – Here’s How

10th July 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Nature isn't confined to officially protected areas. A lot can be done to conserve biodiversity in other places too. The United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity agreed in 2018 on the idea of "other effective area-based conservation measures" (OECMs). These are geographically defined areas which can be managed in ways that protect biodiversity, ecosystem functions and "where applicable, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and other locally relevant values." Geographer Ndidzulafhi Innocent

Liberia: Dr. Pailey Wins LSE Rising Star Impact Prize

9th July 2025

[Liberian Observer] Dr. Robtel Neajai Pailey, renowned Liberian scholar-activist and author, has won The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) inaugural Rising Star Impact Prize for her groundbreaking book, Development, (Dual) Citizenship and Its Discontents in Africa: The Political Economy of Belonging to Liberia.

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Mohbad – Iyabo Ojo Says Life, Family Under Threat After Lagos Office Fire

Senegal: Akon’s R106-Billion Dream City Turns Into Empty Wasteland

Ghana: TikTok Users in Ghana and Zimbabwe Enjoy Making Fun of Government – Why It Can Have a Downside

Malawi: Chitoliro Productionz Unveils Ugandan Media Personality Zari the Boss Lady As the 2025 Ump Festival Official Host

Uganda: Glitz and Music As Absa Business Club Relaunched

Nigeria: My New Song Reflection of Love, Hope – BUK

South Africa: Minnie Dlamini Says Divorce Left Her Broken and Judged

Rwanda: My Concert Will Be More Than Just Music–Bosco Nshuti

Kenya: Tribunal Finds Ezekiel Mutua’s Sh27.6mn Pay Rise Irregular, Upholds Surcharge On Board Member

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 10, 2025

South Africa: Khanyi Mbau Gets Her First Netflix Nomination

South Africa: Mamkhize Says Her ‘Silence Speaks Volumes’

South Africa: Sacred Sites in South Africa Can Protect Natural Heritage and Culture – Here’s How

Liberia: Dr. Pailey Wins LSE Rising Star Impact Prize

Uganda: How Internet Connectivity Is Redefining Newlywed Bliss in Uganda

Nigeria: Charlyboy Rallies Support for Ailing Nollywood Veteran Tom Njemanze

Nigeria: ‘If God Says I’ll Marry Six Men Before the Right One, So Be It’ – Bukky Wright

Tanzania: Pemba to Host Second Kiswahili Cultural Festival

Nigeria: Nigeria’s Tesglam to Attempt Guinness World Record With Six-Day Makeup Marathon

Nigeria: Zlatan’s New Luxury Ride Sparks Backlash Amid Unresolved Mohbad Saga

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