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Kenya: Gachagua Slams Kikuyu Musicians for Visiting DP Kindiki, Calls Them Betrayers of Mt Kenya

26th May 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a scathing attack on a group of Kikuyu musicians who recently visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, accusing them of betraying the Mount Kenya community and calling for a total boycott of their work.

Nigeria: Lagos Fashion – How Designers Make Global Trends Uniquely Nigerian

26th May 2025

[The Conversation Africa] African fashion has flourished in terms of creativity and innovation in recent years, and is attracting global attention.

Namibia: Lioness Kicks Off New Album Tour At Walvis Bay

24th May 2025

[Namibian] Award-winning rapper and medical doctor La-Toya Hamutenya, known as Lioness, will kick off her long-anticipated 'If Not In This Life' album tour at Walvis Bay this Saturday, marking what could be the final chapter of her almost two decades-long music career.

Nigeria: LASG Endorses Drinks Fest Lagos 2025

24th May 2025

[This Day] The Lagos State Government, through the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture via the Office of the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tourism, Arts and Culture, has officially endorsed Drinks Fest Lagos 2025, a two-day celebration of the city's vibrant beverage culture and entertainment scene.

Zimbabwe: Shashl to Launch New Album

23rd May 2025

[263Chat] Zimbabwean songstress Shashl is set to unveil her latest album, "The First Quarter", with a live launch event at the 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, on June 21, 2025.

Sierra Leone: Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture – Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer

23rd May 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia and Sierra Leone reaffirmed their cultural and creative partnership through a Joint Country Nominations Mixer hosted by the Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards on Friday, May 16, 2025, in Monrovia.

Rwanda: Weekend Watchlist – Eight Films That Offer Insight Into Mental Health

23rd May 2025

[New Times] More than 1 in 8 people around the world live with a mental health disorder, with depression being the most common, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

Nigeria: Safety Institute Marks 11-Year Milestone, Pushes Safety Culture

23rd May 2025

[Leadership] The Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria (ISPON) has marked 11 years since it was officially recognised by an Act of Parliament, highlighting its growing role in promoting safety awareness and national development.

Nigeria: Burna Boy Enlists Travis Scott On New Pre-Album Single, ‘Tatata’

23rd May 2025

[Premium Times] Burna Boy has so far released "Bundle by Bundle," "Update," "Sweet Love," and "Tatata" as songs to feature in his anticipated album, "No Sign of Weakness

Nigeria: Seven Nigerian Writers Make History in ‘Best of Caine’ 25th Anniversary Shortlist

23rd May 2025

[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that seven Nigerians have won the prestigious prize since its inception in 2000.

Nigeria: Not Just Celebs Spraying Money, Tackle Corruption Too – Actor Deyemi to EFCC

23rd May 2025

[Vanguard] Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has weighed in on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission's (EFCC) recent clampdown on the abuse of the naira.

Zimbabwe: Wicknell Chivayo Flaunts His Wealth Again, Offers Veteran Broadcaster 2025 Land Cruiser, U.S.$100,000 Cash

23rd May 2025

[New Zimbabwe] WICKNELL Chivayo, a figure often embroiled in controversy and dubbed Zimbabwe's "tenderpreneur," has once more made headlines with his latest act of largesse.

Zimbabwe: Chivayo Gifts Veteran Journalist Barwe $100k and Brand-New Land Cruiser

23rd May 2025

[263Chat] Controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo has gifted veteran journalist Rueben Barwe with a brand new 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser VXR LX 300 Series and US$100 000 in cash.

Nigeria: Why Meta Is in Trouble in Nigeria and What This Means for Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp Users

23rd May 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, was recently hit with three fines totalling more than US$290 million in Nigeria. The fines were imposed by Nigeria's Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission, Nigerian Data Protection Commission and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria. Meta was accused of invasive practices against data subjects and consumers in Nigeria. The company denied the allegations and has challenged the fines in court.

Zimbabwe: ‘Skeem Saam’ Stars Tiisetso Thoka and Mogau Keebine Discuss the Impact of Their Affair Storyline

22nd May 2025

[New Zimbabwe] " -- Skeem Saam" knows how to grip viewers with a storyline and the latest revolving around the adulterous affair of DJ Thomas and Mapitsi Maputla has been no different.

Nigeria: Author Interrogates Negative Effects of the Silence Culture

22nd May 2025

[This Day] An author and strategic communicator, Nono Ogochukwu Eloike, has radically interrogated the negative effects of the silence culture on women through her self-help book 'Ichabod'.

Malawi: Tay Grin Triumphs With Global Award for Promoting Malawi’s Culture and Tourism

22nd May 2025

[Nyasa Times] Malawi is celebrating one of its brightest stars, Tay Grin, who has been honoured with the Excellence in Tourism and Culture Promotion Award at the prestigious Diaspora Economic Forum (DEF)--an international event aligned with Africa Day and recognised by the United Nations.

Nigeria: Music Distribution Platform Nextxtar.Com Rebrands As Singnify.Com

22nd May 2025

[Vanguard] NextXtar.com, a dynamic platform for music distribution and publishing, has officially transformed into Singnify.com.

Africa: The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces ‘Best of Caine’ Award

22nd May 2025

[The Caine Prize] The Caine Prize for African Writing marks 25 years of honouring outstanding African writers who go on to make a profound impact on the literary world. Since its inception in 2000, the Prize has recognised (via its shortlist, winners, annual award and £10,000 prize purse) over 120 talented authors. We are immensely proud at the Prize to have been champions of these writers, in addition to the works of many more contemporary award-winning African authors.

Nigeria: How ‘Shake Body’ Gave Skales Second Shot At Fame, As Singer Trends in Spain

22nd May 2025

[Premium Times] At 34, Skales is experiencing a renewed wave of attention, thanks to his 2015 hit single 'Shake Body', at a time when his musical future once appeared uncertain

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Kenya: Gachagua Slams Kikuyu Musicians for Visiting DP Kindiki, Calls Them Betrayers of Mt Kenya

Nigeria: Lagos Fashion – How Designers Make Global Trends Uniquely Nigerian

Namibia: Lioness Kicks Off New Album Tour At Walvis Bay

Nigeria: LASG Endorses Drinks Fest Lagos 2025

Zimbabwe: Shashl to Launch New Album

Sierra Leone: Liberia, Sierra Leone Unite Through Film and Culture – Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards Host Joint Country Nominations Mixer

Rwanda: Weekend Watchlist – Eight Films That Offer Insight Into Mental Health

Nigeria: Safety Institute Marks 11-Year Milestone, Pushes Safety Culture

Nigeria: Burna Boy Enlists Travis Scott On New Pre-Album Single, ‘Tatata’

Nigeria: Seven Nigerian Writers Make History in ‘Best of Caine’ 25th Anniversary Shortlist

Nigeria: Not Just Celebs Spraying Money, Tackle Corruption Too – Actor Deyemi to EFCC

Zimbabwe: Wicknell Chivayo Flaunts His Wealth Again, Offers Veteran Broadcaster 2025 Land Cruiser, U.S.$100,000 Cash

Zimbabwe: Chivayo Gifts Veteran Journalist Barwe $100k and Brand-New Land Cruiser

Nigeria: Why Meta Is in Trouble in Nigeria and What This Means for Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp Users

Zimbabwe: ‘Skeem Saam’ Stars Tiisetso Thoka and Mogau Keebine Discuss the Impact of Their Affair Storyline

Nigeria: Author Interrogates Negative Effects of the Silence Culture

Malawi: Tay Grin Triumphs With Global Award for Promoting Malawi’s Culture and Tourism

Nigeria: Music Distribution Platform Nextxtar.Com Rebrands As Singnify.Com

Africa: The Caine Prize for African Writing Announces ‘Best of Caine’ Award

Nigeria: How ‘Shake Body’ Gave Skales Second Shot At Fame, As Singer Trends in Spain

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