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Nigeria: Portable Confronts Odunlade Adekola Over Viral Video With Fourth Baby Mama

22nd January 2025

[Premium Times] Portable has been in the news for the past week due to the controversy surrounding the reconciliation attempt with his estranged lover, Queen Dami.

Ghana: From Artefacts to Artistry – Celebrating the Hidden Hands of Culture-Part 1

22nd January 2025

[Ghanaian Times] Dreamers, storytellers, and unseen hands have always shaped the cultural narratives that endure. These are the figures whose quiet, persistent work ensures that history is preserved, stories are told, and traditions remain alive.

Nigeria: ‘Misbehave Again, There’ll Be No Mercy,’ Burna Boy to Speed Darlington After Release

22nd January 2025

[Premium Times] Darlington's arrest stemmed from a feud with Burna Boy in October 2024 after he mocked Burna Boy's connection to Diddy, who faced FBI issues.

Kenya: Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi Showcases Rich Traditions, Strengthens Sino-Kenyan Ties

22nd January 2025

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The festive spirit of the Chinese New Year lit up Nairobi's Two Rivers Mall as Ambassador Guo Haiyan of China joined dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Chinese-Kenyan community to mark the upcoming Spring Festival.

Nigeria: I’ll Show Evidence I’m a Woman – Bobrisky Reacts to Trump’s Two Genders Order

22nd January 2025

[Vanguard] Popular Nigerian crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has reacted to United States President Donald Trump's recent order recognizing only two genders--male and female.

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Finally Regains Freedom After Two Months of ‘Illegal Incarceration’

22nd January 2025

[Premium Times] "We will be exploring every angle of the law to ensure that he gets justice for his fundamental human right, which was deprived of him by the Nigerian Police Force..."

Rwanda: DJ Theo, 41, Dies After Battle With Illness

22nd January 2025

[New Times] Theogene Nshimiyimana, known in the music scene as DJ Theo, has passed away at the age of 41 on Tuesday, January 21, at Masaka Hospital.

Zimbabwe: Your Guide to Stylish, Comfortable Summer Office Wear

22nd January 2025

[The Herald] If you're still in holiday mode but have returned to work, you're probably tempted to go into the office wearing your shorts and flip-flops.

Liberia: Reimagining Liberian Film

21st January 2025

[Liberian Observer] Mary Williams, General Manager for Local Content at DSTV, is championing a bold initiative to transform Liberia's struggling film industry into a thriving, globally recognized sector. Known for her background in political media, Williams has now set her sights on movies, spearheading efforts to create sustainable opportunities for filmmakers and elevate Liberian cinema.

Nigeria: Kano Film Censorship Board Bans Singer, Actresses Over Immorality

21st January 2025

[Daily Trust] The Kano State Film Censorship Board has banned Kannywood singer Usman Sojaboy and actresses Shamsiyya Muhammad and Hasina Suzan from participating in any activities within the Hausa film industry.

Rwanda: How to Score Free Tickets to See John Legend At Move Afrika 2025 in Kigali, Lagos

21st January 2025

[New Times] Get Ready, Kigali on Friday, February 21, the city will host another exciting edition of Move Afrika. This time, the spotlight will shine on John Legend, the critically acclaimed EGOT-winning artist and producer, who will headline the highly anticipated Global Citizen tour at BK Arena.

Nigeria: ‘Detty’ December – Lagos Generates $71.6m From Tourism, Entertainment

21st January 2025

[Daily Trust] Lagos State government says over $71.6 million revenue was generated across tourism, hospitality and entertainment sectors during the yuletide in the state.

Nigeria: ‘EFCC Are the Most Wicked People in Nigeria’ – Bobrisky Blows Hot

21st January 2025

[Premium Times] "Police are a hundred per cent and one million times better than you (EFCC)."

Algeria: President Tebboune Stresses Need for Recommendations to Revitalize Algerian Cinema

20th January 2025

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, underscored on Sunday that the National Cinema Conference needs to bring about recommendations that would help restore Algerian cinema to its former glory.

Nigeria: Famous Warri Musician Finally Marries Three Wives Same Day

20th January 2025

[Premium Times] Isoko Fela One treated guests to an unforgettable celebration at the wedding eve.

Algeria: Algeria Has Embarked On Pioneering Development Path, Time Has Come for Culture to Serve As Its Crowning Achievement

20th January 2025

[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers -- President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, affirmed Sunday that Algeria has embarked on a pioneering path of development and that cultural advancement should be the culmination of these efforts, expressing his openness to proposals for establishing an elected national body that would oversee the country's film industry.

South Africa: K Sello Duiker, a Rock Star of South African Literature, Died 20 Years Ago. How His Work Lives On

20th January 2025

[The Conversation Africa] K. Sello Duiker was regarded as a "rock star" of South African literature. He was one of a group of budding black South African novelists of the late 1990s and early 2000s who emerged with democracy in 1994. They stirred up the country's literary scene with their irreverent take on post-apartheid socio-economic and cultural realities.

Africa: Films Can Change the World – Why Universities and Film Schools Should Teach Impact Strategies

20th January 2025

[The Conversation Africa] When was the last time a film changed the way you saw the world? Or the way you behaved?

Africa: Art & Culture – Hub of Africa Fashion Week Returns to Addis – Aims to Celebrate Creativity, Innovation

17th January 2025

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 - 26 January, event organizers promise to showcase creativity, innovation, and cultural richness, bringing together designers, industry experts, and fashion enthusiasts from across the globe.

Nigeria: ‘Stop Stalking Me, Threatening My Family, Partner’ – Iyabo Ojo Warns Colleague, Liz Anjorin

17th January 2025

[Premium Times] 'Liz Anjorin, I'm warning you publicly for the last time. Cyberstalking is a crime; be warned. Cease your harassment and bullying tactics immediately".

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Portable Confronts Odunlade Adekola Over Viral Video With Fourth Baby Mama

Ghana: From Artefacts to Artistry – Celebrating the Hidden Hands of Culture-Part 1

Nigeria: ‘Misbehave Again, There’ll Be No Mercy,’ Burna Boy to Speed Darlington After Release

Kenya: Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi Showcases Rich Traditions, Strengthens Sino-Kenyan Ties

Nigeria: I’ll Show Evidence I’m a Woman – Bobrisky Reacts to Trump’s Two Genders Order

Nigeria: Speed Darlington Finally Regains Freedom After Two Months of ‘Illegal Incarceration’

Rwanda: DJ Theo, 41, Dies After Battle With Illness

Zimbabwe: Your Guide to Stylish, Comfortable Summer Office Wear

Liberia: Reimagining Liberian Film

Nigeria: Kano Film Censorship Board Bans Singer, Actresses Over Immorality

Rwanda: How to Score Free Tickets to See John Legend At Move Afrika 2025 in Kigali, Lagos

Nigeria: ‘Detty’ December – Lagos Generates $71.6m From Tourism, Entertainment

Nigeria: ‘EFCC Are the Most Wicked People in Nigeria’ – Bobrisky Blows Hot

Algeria: President Tebboune Stresses Need for Recommendations to Revitalize Algerian Cinema

Nigeria: Famous Warri Musician Finally Marries Three Wives Same Day

Algeria: Algeria Has Embarked On Pioneering Development Path, Time Has Come for Culture to Serve As Its Crowning Achievement

South Africa: K Sello Duiker, a Rock Star of South African Literature, Died 20 Years Ago. How His Work Lives On

Africa: Films Can Change the World – Why Universities and Film Schools Should Teach Impact Strategies

Africa: Art & Culture – Hub of Africa Fashion Week Returns to Addis – Aims to Celebrate Creativity, Innovation

Nigeria: ‘Stop Stalking Me, Threatening My Family, Partner’ – Iyabo Ojo Warns Colleague, Liz Anjorin

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