Nigeria: Album Review – Timi Dakolo’s ‘The Chorus Leader’ Strikes Balance Between Love, Societal Commentary
[Premium Times] Timi Dakolo’s recent offering, The Chorus Leader, is his third album in 13 years.
Nigeria: Decade of Excellence – Iniffaa to Honour Musawa, Uzoka-Anite, Film Industry Players
[Leadership] Inside Nollywood International Film Festival & Awards (INIFFAA) 2024 is gearing up to honour prominent figures, including the Minister of Art, Culture, and the Creative Economy, Hannatu Musa Musawa, and Minister of Industry, Trade…
Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows
[New Times] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song ‘Milkshake,’ is currently exploring ‘the scenic beauty of Rwanda.’ Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her e…
Africa: Grammy Awards – Africa Finally Has Its Own Category – but At What Cost?
[The Conversation Africa] For the first time in its 65-year history the Grammy Awards in the US has introduced an African category, Best African Music Performance, which recognises the song of the year.
Gambia: Janjanbureh Celebrates 7th Kankurang Festival in Grand Style
[The Point] The 7th Edition of the Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival which was celebrated from the 26th to 28th of January 2024 has been described as one of its kind in the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown.
Nigeria: Actress Omoni Oboli’s Son Is Engaged
[Premium Times] “My heart has been bursting with joy, and I can’t keep it to myself.”
Nigeria: Again, YouTube Takes Down TB Joshua’s Official Channel
[Premium Times] YouTube has yanked SCOAN’s official YouTube channel for the second time in three years.
South Africa: Kwaito Star Fails to Overturn Preservation Order On His Guesthouse
[GroundUp] Judge says there are “reasonable grounds” to believe the property Arthur Mafokate bought was from the proceeds of “unlawful activities”
Rwanda: All Set for Multi-Genre Kwanza Fest
[New Times] Kwanza Fest will feature a diverse lineup of artists spanning different musical styles, providing a more eclectic experience at the festival’ s first edition.
Ethiopia: African American Literature in ‘Roots’, ‘Beloved’ and Other Comparisons
[Ethiopian Herald] ‘Roots: The Saga of American Family’ was written in 1976 by Alex Haley and tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in Africa and then transported to North America. The …