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Nigeria: Timeline – Key Events, Unanswered Questions in 2025 Over Mohbad’s Puzzling Death

3rd July 2025

[Premium Times] Twenty-one months after his untimely death, Mohbad remains trapped in a real-life drama, denied even the peace of the grave as his case continues to unfold. PREMIUM TIMES outlines key developments from January to July.

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Mohbad’s Father’s Suit Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry

3rd July 2025

[Vanguard] An Ikeja High Court on Wednesday dismissed an application filed by Mr Joseph Aloba, father of the late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (popularly known as Mohbad).

Morocco: Douzi – Proud Voice of Morocco

3rd July 2025

[Afropop] Abdelhafid Douzi, more commonly known as Douzi, is one of the biggest North African artists of the past two decades. With over 900,000,000 YouTube views, his songs are staples in Moroccan households. His oldest music video is a cover of the famous Moroccan band Jil Jilala's '70s hit Laayoun Aynia (translation: My Beloved Laayoune), a song about the Moroccan Sahara. With over 30 years in the music industry, Douzi has won numerous awards for his music. Recently scheduled to perform at the 2025 Harvard

Liberia: Young Liberian Entertainment Journalist Releases 25 Best Liberian Songs of 2025 So Far

2nd July 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] As part of an effort to showcase Liberian music across the globe, young Liberian sensational entertainment journalist Ayouba Toure has released 25 Liberian songs that are making hits across the globe.

Uganda: June Edition of the Daycation Brunch X Don Julio a Heavy Feast

2nd July 2025

[Nile Post] There are few better ways to close out a weekend than with good music, great food, stylish company, and a glass of something premium in hand. That was the exact vibe this past Sunday at Silo Lounge as the June edition of the Daycation Brunch unfolded in full flair, once again sponsored by luxury tequila brand Don Julio.

South Africa: Shaka Ilembe Star Walks Away From Acting

2nd July 2025

[Scrolla] Actor Lemogang Tsipa says he is leaving acting behind to focus fully on his music career after Shaka iLembe ends. He has teamed up with stars like Mbuso Khoza and Moneoa to create a new sound inspired by South African culture.

Rwanda: Teacher Mpamire Back to Gen Z Comedy Show Stage

2nd July 2025

[New Times] Just a year after taking the Camp Kigali stage down, Ugandan comedy sensation and actor Teacher Mpamire will once again be the main act for the next edition of the Gen Z Comedy Show scheduled for Thursday, July 10.

Nigeria: Garba Shehu to Present Book On Buhari’s Administration

2nd July 2025

[Premium Times] Mr Shehu said the book tries to authoritatively document the achievements and some of the historic decisions of the Buhari administration in eight years.

Nigeria: ‘She’ll Destroy Your Legacy’ – – 2baba’s Brother Warns Singer Over Current Relationship

2nd July 2025

[Premium Times] "A girlfriend who breaks into your phone to announce your divorce, because she had doubts about you going through with it, who posts and deletes a picture of herself on your socials and ask Nigerians to help you beg her to marry her while you sleep?"

South Africa: DA L.E.S Says He’s Lucky to Be Alive After Mystery Illness

2nd July 2025

[Scrolla] Da L.E.S says people thought he would die after he collapsed on his birthday and spent weeks in hospital with no memory of what happened. He says the experience changed his life, and now he wants to help others who are going through tough times by sharing his story.

Zimbabwe: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Honoured With Prestigious Award

2nd July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Ladysmith Black Mambazo are beaming with pride after being honoured with a prestigious award by Ukhozi FM at the Ziyakhala Mo Sun City Festival to celebrate 65 years of excellence.

Nigeria: 2Baba Apologises to Natasha After Viral ‘Men Not Built for One Woman’ Comment

2nd July 2025

[Premium Times] "... A man can genuinely love a woman completely but still find it difficult to be with only her sexually."

Namibia: EU Backs Namibia’s Cultural Data Drive With €5m (N$104 M) for Unesco Indicators Project

2nd July 2025

[Namibian] European Union (EU) ambassador Ana-Beatriz Martins at the kick-off workshop, Windhoek, 1 July 2025

Nigeria: ‘This Is Not Me’ – 2Baba Apologises to Wife, Children Over Controversial Comments

2nd July 2025

[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian singer Innocent Idibia, better known as 2Baba, has issued a heartfelt apology to his wife, Natasha, and their children following the backlash from a controversial statement he made about male sexuality and monogamy.

Uganda: Koffi Olomidé to Headline Afrigo Band’s 50th Anniversary Concert in Kampala

2nd July 2025

[Nile Post] Congolese music icon Koffi Olomidé will headline a star-studded concert celebrating 50 years of Afrigo Band, Uganda's longest-standing musical ensemble, in what is shaping up to be the cultural highlight of 2025.

Zimbabwe: Shoko Festival Unveils International Collaborations for 15th Edition – King Kandoro to Perform

2nd July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's premier urban culture event, Shoko Festival, is celebrating its 15th anniversary this September with a landmark edition themed "The Legacy XV", which will see a blend of international collaborations and local acts.

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Tom Njeamanze Battles Prostate Cancer, Colleagues Appeal for Support

2nd July 2025

[Premium Times] Njeamanze, known for his charismatic roles in classic Nigerian films, is one of the familiar faces of Nollywood's golden era.

Nigeria: Justice for Mohbad – VDM Leaks Audio Recording, Accuses Zlatan of Silence

2nd July 2025

[Premium Times] "I deliberately brought this case back because I see many of you have moved on, which is why our government cannot take us seriously, because we are so quick to move on".

South Africa: Feya Faku As I Knew Him – a Tribute to the Great South African Jazz Trumpeter

2nd July 2025

[The Conversation Africa] Lex Futshane, the South African bass player in the 1992 student band NU Jazz Connection, was the first to tell me that the great South African jazz trumpeter Feya Faku had died while touring Switzerland on 23 June. He was born on 6 June 1962 and was just 63 years old.

Nigeria: I Didn’t Betray Atiku to Serve Buhari – Garba Shehu

1st July 2025

[Vanguard] Former Senior Special Assistant SSA on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Malam Garba Shehu has dismissed insinuations in some quarters that he ditched his former principal, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar and therefore betrayed him when he chose to serve as spokesperson to the former president.

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Nigeria: Timeline – Key Events, Unanswered Questions in 2025 Over Mohbad’s Puzzling Death

Nigeria: Court Dismisses Mohbad’s Father’s Suit Against Naira Marley, Sam Larry

Morocco: Douzi – Proud Voice of Morocco

Liberia: Young Liberian Entertainment Journalist Releases 25 Best Liberian Songs of 2025 So Far

Uganda: June Edition of the Daycation Brunch X Don Julio a Heavy Feast

South Africa: Shaka Ilembe Star Walks Away From Acting

Rwanda: Teacher Mpamire Back to Gen Z Comedy Show Stage

Nigeria: Garba Shehu to Present Book On Buhari’s Administration

Nigeria: ‘She’ll Destroy Your Legacy’ – – 2baba’s Brother Warns Singer Over Current Relationship

South Africa: DA L.E.S Says He’s Lucky to Be Alive After Mystery Illness

Zimbabwe: Ladysmith Black Mambazo Honoured With Prestigious Award

Nigeria: 2Baba Apologises to Natasha After Viral ‘Men Not Built for One Woman’ Comment

Namibia: EU Backs Namibia’s Cultural Data Drive With €5m (N$104 M) for Unesco Indicators Project

Nigeria: ‘This Is Not Me’ – 2Baba Apologises to Wife, Children Over Controversial Comments

Uganda: Koffi Olomidé to Headline Afrigo Band’s 50th Anniversary Concert in Kampala

Zimbabwe: Shoko Festival Unveils International Collaborations for 15th Edition – King Kandoro to Perform

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Tom Njeamanze Battles Prostate Cancer, Colleagues Appeal for Support

Nigeria: Justice for Mohbad – VDM Leaks Audio Recording, Accuses Zlatan of Silence

South Africa: Feya Faku As I Knew Him – a Tribute to the Great South African Jazz Trumpeter

Nigeria: I Didn’t Betray Atiku to Serve Buhari – Garba Shehu

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