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Nigeria: Burna Boy Clinches New Platinum Certification in France

13th March 2025

[Premium Times] With this latest feat, Burna Boy has now achieved six RIAA certifications and four solo plaques, reinforcing his position as one of Africa's leading global music icons

Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician’s April 7 Paris Concert

13th March 2025

[New Times] The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician's concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, a spokesperson of the agency told The New Times.

North Africa: Ancient DNA Reveals Maghreb Communities Preserved Their Culture and Genes, Even in a Time of Human Migration

13th March 2025

[The Conversation Africa] The Neolithic period began in southwest Asia around 12,000 years ago. It marked a major shift in human history as societies transitioned from hunting and gathering to farming. This sparked migrations across Europe and dramatically reshaped the continent's gene pool.

Africa: The Importance of UKGC Licensing: Ensuring Fair Play and Safety in Online Casinos

12th March 2025

[InfoWire] Licenses mean everything in the world of online gambling. Various governing bodies issue licenses to interested parties and the UKGC is widely considered the best among them. Short for United Kingdom Gambling Commission, this governing body holds casinos to the highest standards and protects customers.

Tunisia: Tunisian Song Festival – Mohamed Chalghmi Wins Golden Microphone, Five Other Winners Crowned

12th March 2025

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, March 12 -- Artist Mohamed Chalghmi won the Golden Microphone at the 23rd edition of the Tunisian Song Festival for a song entitled 'Hobbek Zed,' written by Habib Mahnouch and composed by Zied Gharsa.

Nigeria: Actor Fabian Lojede Launches Film Financing Platform

12th March 2025

[Premium Times] Mr Lojede says the platform will bridge the global gap between filmmakers and financiers.

Nigeria: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Book Dream Count Explores Love in All Its Complicated Messiness

12th March 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Award-winning Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's new novel Dream Count has landed. It's been over a decade since Adichie published her previous novel, Americanah, following on global successes for Half of a Yellow Sun and Purple Hibiscus.

Africa: Fertile Ground Studio Presents I Am King – A Groundbreaking African Dystopian Thriller Premiering at the Johannesburg Film Festival

11th March 2025

[allAfrica] Fertile Ground Studio is set to shake up the cinematic landscape with I Am King , a gripping dystopian thriller rooted in the complexities of modern-day Africa. Bold, thought-provoking, and unflinching in its storytelling, the film will make its much-anticipated premiere at this year's Johannesburg Film Festival , promising audiences a fresh and unapologetic narrative that challenges the status quo.

Nigeria: Rave Reviews As Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’ Sells Out in Bookstores

11th March 2025

[Premium Times] Besides the commercial success, Dream Count has been longlisted for the Women's Prize for Fiction 2025.

Nigeria: ‘I Love Pidgin English,’ King Charles Praises Davido’s Music On Apple Playlist

11th March 2025

[Leadership] British Monarch King Charles III has expressed love for Pidgin English after listening to music by Nigerian five-time Grammy nominee David Adeleke, popularly called Davido, who is on a 17-track playlist recently launched on Apple Music.

Africa: Three Memorable Ways the Covid Pandemic Shaped Black Music – Five Years On

11th March 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Five years ago, at the start of 2020, I was looking forward to the publication of my book, Terraformed: Young Black Lives in the Inner City and eagerly anticipating a long-awaited holiday to Jamaica.

South Africa: Athol Fugard – the Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human

11th March 2025

[The Conversation Africa] I was shocked to learn that the famous South African writer Athol Fugard had passed away. I had known his age to be 92 but somehow I never expected him to die. He was always a survivor.

Nigeria: Why We Need to Reshape African Narratives Through Literature – Playwright

10th March 2025

[Vanguard] The need to reshape African narratives through literature and challenge the stereotypes has been brought to the frontline as Nigerian-born author, playwright, and screenwriter, Temitayo Adekola known for his critically acclaimed works "The Lost Course," "The Cataclysm of July Thirteen," and "Magnum Opus," which delve into African identity, cultural values, and societal themes, released his latest work "Trauma".

Nigeria: Governor Sanwo-Olu Launches Africa’s First AI Feature Film ‘Makemation’

10th March 2025

[Premium Times] The film features an impressive cast, including Nollywood veterans RMD, Tony Umez, Shaffy Bello, Ibrahim Chatta, Toyin Afolayan, and Ali Nuhu.

Africa: How Do Online Casino Bonuses Work?

10th March 2025

[InfoWire] Online slot games captivate players worldwide with vibrant graphics and immersive gameplay. Among the most exciting features are bonus rounds, which add an extra layer of excitement and provide additional opportunities to win. These enhancements transform the gaming experience, making it more dynamic and rewarding.

Nigeria: Nengi Bbnaija Welcomes Baby

10th March 2025

[Premium Times] The identity of the child's father is unknown.

Liberia: FDA Officer Escapes Traditional Arrest, Another Held Hostage

10th March 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- Two Forestry Development Authority's agents, a Zone Warden, Selma Kolako, and a Ranger, Oliver Jelleh, are said to be in trouble for doing their work in the Grebo-Krahn National Partk, where they have been assigned.

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Nigeria: Burna Boy Clinches New Platinum Certification in France

Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician’s April 7 Paris Concert

North Africa: Ancient DNA Reveals Maghreb Communities Preserved Their Culture and Genes, Even in a Time of Human Migration

Africa: The Importance of UKGC Licensing: Ensuring Fair Play and Safety in Online Casinos

Tunisia: Tunisian Song Festival – Mohamed Chalghmi Wins Golden Microphone, Five Other Winners Crowned

Nigeria: Actor Fabian Lojede Launches Film Financing Platform

Nigeria: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Book Dream Count Explores Love in All Its Complicated Messiness

Africa: Fertile Ground Studio Presents I Am King – A Groundbreaking African Dystopian Thriller Premiering at the Johannesburg Film Festival

Nigeria: Rave Reviews As Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’ Sells Out in Bookstores

Nigeria: ‘I Love Pidgin English,’ King Charles Praises Davido’s Music On Apple Playlist

Africa: Three Memorable Ways the Covid Pandemic Shaped Black Music – Five Years On

South Africa: Athol Fugard – the Great South African Playwright Who Captured What It Means to Be Human

Nigeria: Why We Need to Reshape African Narratives Through Literature – Playwright

Nigeria: Governor Sanwo-Olu Launches Africa’s First AI Feature Film ‘Makemation’

Africa: How Do Online Casino Bonuses Work?

Nigeria: Nengi Bbnaija Welcomes Baby

Liberia: FDA Officer Escapes Traditional Arrest, Another Held Hostage

South Africa: President Pays Tribute to Athol Fugard

South Africa: South Africa Pays Tribute to Theatre Icon Athol Fugard

Nigeria: IBB Told Me Vatsa’s Execution Was His Hardest Decision As Soldier – Filmmaker Emelonye

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