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Nigeria: Nigerian Poet Maryam Appointed UN’s First-Ever Global Advocate for Peace

29th July 2025

[Vanguard] New York, USA - In a landmark moment for global peacebuilding and cultural diplomacy, the United Nations has appointed Nigerian poet and spoken word artist Maryam Bukar Hassan as its first-ever Global Advocate for Peace. The historic appointment was officially announced following her reception by UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York.

Eritrea: Eritrean Community Festival in Scandinavian Countries Concludes

29th July 2025

[Shabait] Asmara, 28 July 2025 - The 27th annual Eritrean Community Festival in the Scandinavian countries, held from 24 July in Stockholm, concluded with a vibrant expression of national unity and patriotism.

South Africa: Kippie Moeketsi At 100 – the Soul-Stirring Story of a South African Jazz Legend

29th July 2025

[The Conversation Africa] It's 100 years since the birth of reedman Jeremiah Morolong "Kippie" Moeketsi on 27 July 1925. He was one of the most influential saxophonists shaping South Africa's modern jazz style.

Ethiopia: Movie Review – Dark Desire (2012)

28th July 2025

[Ethiopian Herald] Dark Desire, a psychological thriller directed by a creative team, features a gripping narrative that intertwines themes of desire, betrayal, and the haunting effects of trauma. At the heart of the film is Zoe, played masterfully by Kelly Lynch, a woman whose life is a complex tapestry woven with threads of past pain and present desires. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Zoe's seemingly perfect existence is a facade, masking the emotional scars left by a traumatic childhood and the tragic loss

Ethiopia: Navigating Identity, Expression, Livelihood – Blen’s Journey in Ethiopian Art, Media

28th July 2025

[Ethiopian Herald] Being a woman with a voice in Ethiopia has never been simple, especially when that voice chooses to express itself through writing and journalism. Women's contributions have often been limited, confined to certain spaces, expected to speak softly, and frequently asked to represent others rather than themselves. For generations, fields like literature, journalism, and media have been dominated by male voices.

Algeria: Team Nigeria’s Athletes Urged to Embrace Local Cuisine At Africa Schools’ Games in Algeria

28th July 2025

[Leadership] Engr Habu Ahmed Gumel, the president of the Nigerian Olympic Committee (NOC) has called on Nigerian athletes participating in the inaugural Africa Schools' Games in Algeria to adapt to the local cuisine provided by the host nation.

Nigeria: Made Kuti Holds Listening Party Tonight for Sophomore Album At Afrikan Shrine

28th July 2025

[Vanguard] Grammy-nominated Nigerian Afrobeats multi-instrumentalist Omorinmade Anikulapo Kuti, popularly known as Made Kuti, has announced the release of his highly anticipated second album, 'Chapter 1: Where Does Happiness Come From?.'

Nigeria: Nancy Isime Shares How Yemi Alade Helped Her

28th July 2025

[Vanguard] Nollywood actress Nancy Isime has candidly shared the challenges she faced during the early days of her career and the crucial support she received from singer Yemi Alade.

Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Traditional Games

28th July 2025

[New Times] While many traditional Rwandan games have faded away, they once played an important role in people's lives, helping them socialize, sharpen their minds, stay physically active, improve blood circulation and prevent diseases to mention a few.

Nigeria: Court Remands Tiktoker, 1 Other Over Alleged Libel Against Late Mohbad’s Wife

28th July 2025

[Leadership] Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded a TikToker, Saheed Osama and Uyime Udoekwere in the custody of the Ikoyi Correctional Centre for allegedly making libellous statements against Mrs. Omowunmi Aloba, the wife of the late singer Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad.

Zimbabwe: Comedian Comic Pastor Hints At Retirement

28th July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] IN a surprising announcement, celebrated Zimbabwean comedian Prosper Ngomashi, widely known as the "Comic Pastor", has revealed he will soon be quitting the comedy stage permanently.

Zimbabwe: ‘You Will Suffer’- – Socialite Mai Jeremaya Curses Acquitted Rape Accused Thabo and Charlie

28th July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] SOCIALITE Ashley Masendeke popularly known as 'Mai Jeremaya', has publicly cursed Thabo Dube and Martin Charlie, the two Harare men recently acquitted of allegedly raping her.

Africa: Nuits d’Afrique Festival Delivers, for the 39th Time!

28th July 2025

[Afropop] North America's premier African music festival, Nuits D'Afrique in Montreal, just wrapped up its 39th edition. Afropop Worldwide was there, and we caught 22 bands, many of them Canadian-based, and all quite excellent. And that was just for the last five days of the 12-day extravaganza, the free outdoor portion that takes place in open air in downtown Montreal. Over the coming weeks, we will be presenting interviews, images and videos from our dense experience, so consider this post an opening gambit!

Africa: Dr. Imane Kendili, a Moroccan Figure Honored in Kigali Among the 100 Most Remarkable Africans

25th July 2025

[InfoWire] Kigali, July 6, 2025 -- From July 4 to 6, the prestigious 2025 African Leadership and Business Summit took place at the elegant Marriott Hotel in the heart of the Rwandan capital. Held under the high patronage of the ''100 Most Remarkable Icons of Peace in Africa'' program, the summit has become a major continental event, attracting leaders from around the globe -- political figures, CEOs, international artists, diplomats, ministers, entrepreneurs, academics, and civil society actors.

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Nigerian Poet Maryam Appointed UN’s First-Ever Global Advocate for Peace

Eritrea: Eritrean Community Festival in Scandinavian Countries Concludes

South Africa: Kippie Moeketsi At 100 – the Soul-Stirring Story of a South African Jazz Legend

Ethiopia: Movie Review – Dark Desire (2012)

Ethiopia: Navigating Identity, Expression, Livelihood – Blen’s Journey in Ethiopian Art, Media

Algeria: Team Nigeria’s Athletes Urged to Embrace Local Cuisine At Africa Schools’ Games in Algeria

Nigeria: Made Kuti Holds Listening Party Tonight for Sophomore Album At Afrikan Shrine

Nigeria: Nancy Isime Shares How Yemi Alade Helped Her

Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Traditional Games

Nigeria: Court Remands Tiktoker, 1 Other Over Alleged Libel Against Late Mohbad’s Wife

Zimbabwe: Comedian Comic Pastor Hints At Retirement

Zimbabwe: ‘You Will Suffer’- – Socialite Mai Jeremaya Curses Acquitted Rape Accused Thabo and Charlie

Africa: Nuits d’Afrique Festival Delivers, for the 39th Time!

Africa: Dr. Imane Kendili, a Moroccan Figure Honored in Kigali Among the 100 Most Remarkable Africans

Uganda: From Music to Presidential Race

Uganda: Gulu Launches First-Ever October Fest to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Acholi Culture

Africa: Kenya Eyes Bigger Stake in $20bn Africa Film Economy At Lagos Forum

Benin: Benin Names Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee Ambassadors to African-Americans

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 25, 2025

Nigeria: Popular Kano TikToker Jailed Over Naira Abuse

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