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Africa: Body Positivity and Culture Take Center Stage This Africa Day

21st May 2025

[263Chat] Over 300-plus-size individuals are expected to gather at Spitzkop Leisure Centre on the outskirts of Harare to mark Africa Day in a unique and empowering celebration.

South Africa: Benjamin Jephta – Born Colored, Not Born-Free

21st May 2025

[Afropop] Bassist and composer Benjamin Jephta was "born-free" in 1992 in South Africa, in the post-apartheid era, and grew up in the "colored township" of Mitchell's Plain in Cape Town. The exploration of these terms - "born-free" and "colored" - became the focus and title of his 2023 album, Born Colored, Not Born-Free. As he has described it: "The compositions draws musically from traditional South African styles such as the Ghoema/Cape Jazz and Marabi music as well as modern African music idioms such as Gqom (a

Africa: Agatchu’s Global African Pop

21st May 2025

[Afropop] Chris Hamiwest--a.k.a. Agatchu--is rising fast in the world of global African music. He's a versatile beat-maker and a smooth vocalist whose songs are making waves with fans and critics alike. His current track, "Maradona," produced with AZNVR, has clocked over 660,000 YouTube hits in its first month. Afropop's Banning Eyre reached Agatchu just before a Trace TV event in Paris, where the artist lives to hear his story. It's a story with global reach, reflecting Agatchu's Angolan, Congolese and Nigerian

Liberia: Kpelleh-Speaking Liberians Launch National Cultural Association in Gbarnga

21st May 2025

[Liberian Investigator] Gbarnga, Bong County -- In a spirited display of unity and cultural pride, hundreds of Kpelleh and Kpelleh-speaking Liberians gathered Saturday at the Gbarnga City Hall to launch the National Association of the Kpelleh and Kpelleh-Speaking People. The gathering marked a significant step toward strengthening solidarity, preserving cultural identity and fostering national development.

West Africa: Liberia Film Awards Reveals Nominees for 2025 Edition

21st May 2025

[Liberian Observer] On Friday, May 16, at the Sierra Leonean Embassy in Monrovia, the nominees for the 4th Annual Journey Home Film Festival and Liberia Film Awards were unveiled, marking a significant moment for three motion pictures -- "Fantasy", "The Good Husband", and "The Turn Coat."

Nigeria: A New Song At Nimasa

20th May 2025

[This Day] Workers of the agency express delight at a fresh air of incentives. Vincent Obia writes

Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Suspends Streaming, Airing of 22 Hausa Film Series

20th May 2025

[Vanguard] Kano -- The Kano State Censorship Board has suspended the streaming or airing of 22 Hausa Film Series for violating the Board's guidelines, which require all films to be censored before public release.

Nigeria: Govt Rescues Actress Jumoke George’s Trafficked Daughter From Mali

20th May 2025

[Premium Times] "My first child, Adeola, has been missing. I've been looking for her for the past four years. Any small amount of money I made from working was spent on searching for her."

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Promote Local Languages, Culture – Soyinka

20th May 2025

[Vanguard] Nobel laureate Prof. Wole Soyinka has stressed the need to promote Nigeria's local languages and culture in order to drive national development.

South Africa: Condolences for Family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe

20th May 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has expressed condolences to the family of Member of Parliament, Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe, who passed away on Saturday.

Mauritius: Governor Rakotondrasoa Pays Courtesy Call On Minister of Arts and Culture

20th May 2025

[Government of Mauritius] The Governor of Madagascar's Ihorombe region and President of L'Entreprendre au Féminin de l'Océan Indien for the region, Mrs Annie Frankline Rakotondrasoa, met with the Minister of Arts and Culture, Mr Mahendra Gondeea, on 16 May 2025, at the seat of the Ministry in Port Louis.

Ethiopia: Magic, Spirits in African and Latin American Novels

20th May 2025

[Ethiopian Herald] It would not be an exaggeration to consider Nigerian writer Ben Okri as the best of his generation. Three major writing generations have emerged in Nigeria.

Nigeria: ‘My Mother Is a Witch’ Set to Hit Cinemas Nationwide

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] The much-anticipated psychological drama "My Mother Is a Witch" is slated for a nationwide cinema release from May 23, 2025.

Nigeria: Only Uneducated Actor Thinks Playing Lead Role Is the Ultimate – Tina Mba

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] Veteran Nollywood actress Tina Mba has called out actors who believe they must always play lead roles, describing such thinking as a sign of ignorance.

Nigeria: AMVCA 11 – Art, Beauty, Culture Ignite the Red Carpet

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA), held on May 10, 2025, at Eko Hotels and Suites in Lagos, Nigeria, was not just a celebration of cinematic excellence--it was also a dazzling display of African fashion, art, and cultural identity.

Nigeria: Even a Blind Man Can See I’m Beautiful – Erica Nlewedim

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] Popular reality tv star and actress, Erica Nlewedim has averred that even a blind man knows she is beautiful. Nlewedim made this known as a guest on Curiosity made me ask a show anchored by skitmaker, Isbaeu.

Nigeria: From ‘Shanty Town’ to ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ – Chichi Nworah Steals Amvca 11 Spotlight With Top M-Net Award

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] In another recognition of her ingenious contributions to African films, Nollywood powerhouse Chinenye "Chichi" Nworah clinched the Best Scripted M-Net Original award at the 11th Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her romantic series My Fairytale Wedding, which was held penultimate weekend.

Nigeria: Genevieve’s ‘Sounds of Colour ‘ Promises Unforgettable Night of Storytelling Through Music

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] On Sunday, May 25, 2025, the city of Lagos will witness a unique musical experience that promises to be as visually captivating as it is sonically rich. Titled "Sounds of Color:

Nigeria: Shoday Opens Up On Why His Girlfriend Can’t Be in All Music Video

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] In a world where fans expect artists to blend their personal lives into their creative work, rising Afro-fusion star Shoday is setting the record straight--and doing it his way.

Nigeria: Why Yoruba Films Have Been Very Successful in Recent Times – Abdulmalik Bashiru

19th May 2025

[Vanguard] With the massive success of Yoruba films like Seven Doors, Lisabi, Anikulapo, amongst others it is unarguable that the genre has enjoyed significant growth and rising filmmaker and producer, Abdulmalik Bashiru shares an insight as possible reason behind this.

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Africa: Body Positivity and Culture Take Center Stage This Africa Day

South Africa: Benjamin Jephta – Born Colored, Not Born-Free

Africa: Agatchu’s Global African Pop

Liberia: Kpelleh-Speaking Liberians Launch National Cultural Association in Gbarnga

West Africa: Liberia Film Awards Reveals Nominees for 2025 Edition

Nigeria: A New Song At Nimasa

Nigeria: Kano Censorship Board Suspends Streaming, Airing of 22 Hausa Film Series

Nigeria: Govt Rescues Actress Jumoke George’s Trafficked Daughter From Mali

Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Promote Local Languages, Culture – Soyinka

South Africa: Condolences for Family of MP Mnganga-Gcabashe

Mauritius: Governor Rakotondrasoa Pays Courtesy Call On Minister of Arts and Culture

Ethiopia: Magic, Spirits in African and Latin American Novels

Nigeria: ‘My Mother Is a Witch’ Set to Hit Cinemas Nationwide

Nigeria: Only Uneducated Actor Thinks Playing Lead Role Is the Ultimate – Tina Mba

Nigeria: AMVCA 11 – Art, Beauty, Culture Ignite the Red Carpet

Nigeria: Even a Blind Man Can See I’m Beautiful – Erica Nlewedim

Nigeria: From ‘Shanty Town’ to ‘My Fairytale Wedding’ – Chichi Nworah Steals Amvca 11 Spotlight With Top M-Net Award

Nigeria: Genevieve’s ‘Sounds of Colour ‘ Promises Unforgettable Night of Storytelling Through Music

Nigeria: Shoday Opens Up On Why His Girlfriend Can’t Be in All Music Video

Nigeria: Why Yoruba Films Have Been Very Successful in Recent Times – Abdulmalik Bashiru

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