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Zimbabwe: Comic Elder Strikes Gold Again, Gifted U.S.$150,000 By Chivayo for ‘Making President Laugh’

27th October 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Comedian Leeroy Tadiwanashe Zavare, popularly known as Comic Elder, has once again found himself in the spotlight, this time after controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo gifted him a staggering US$150,000 "for making the President laugh."

South Africa: Speech Therapist From Eastern Cape Crowned Miss South Africa 2025

27th October 2025

[Scrolla] Qhawekazi Mazaleni is a qualified speech therapist who is studying autism and promotes literacy through isiXhosa children's books.

Africa: Paris Fair Celebrates Modern African Artists Reinventing Traditional Crafts

27th October 2025

[RFI] Often disregarded in the world of fine arts, traditional crafts are at the heart of this year's Also Known as Africa (AKAA) art fair in Paris. For its tenth edition, the celebration of contemporary African creation is blurring distinctions between artisans and artists to bring workmanship to the fore.

Nigeria: Regina Daniels Breaks Silence With Photo of New House, Declares ‘I’m a Queen’

27th October 2025

[Premium Times] The video on Rita's Instagram showed her dancing with her son in what appeared to be their living room.

Zimbabwe: Ammara Brown in a Spectacular Come Back, to Release Album

27th October 2025

[New Zimbabwe] THIS year's Castle Lager Braai Festival was a triumphant moment for Ammara Brown as she ended an absence from the music scene of more than a year.

South Sudan: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson Travels to South Sudan to Meet Children in a Country Under Threat From Global Funding Cuts

27th October 2025

[Unicef] Juba/New York -- Almost 200 nutrition treatment sites have closed across the country due to funding crisis, putting children's lives at risk

Liberia: Cuban Embassy Showcases Culture, Honors Liberia-Cuba Ties

24th October 2025

[Liberian Observer] The Embassy of the Republic of Cuba in Liberia on Monday, October 20, hosted a vibrant cultural event celebrating the deep historical and educational ties between Cuba and Liberia. The program, held at the Cuban Embassy in Monrovia, featured an exhibition of Cuban art, music, and cuisine.

Nigeria: Random Person Won’t Survive – Kiddwaya Speaks On Struggles of Being Billionaire’s Son

24th October 2025

[Vanguard] Reality TV star and billionaire heir Terseer Waya, popularly known as Kiddwaya, has revealed that life as the son of a wealthy businessman is far from easy, citing intense public scrutiny and the pressure to maintain family reputation as major challenges.

Zimbabwe: President Gifts Comic Elder a Double Cab

24th October 2025

[The Herald] The National Youth Symposium that concluded in Harare yesterday was filled with laughter and cheer, thanks to award-winning comedian, Comic Elder, whose real name is Leroy Tadiwanashe Zawari.

Liberia: India-Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement

24th October 2025

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Embassy of India in Liberia on Thursday, October 23, 2025 hosted a landmark one-day seminar on "India-Liberia: Indian Diaspora's Role in Trade, Investment, and Development" at the Bella Casa Hotel Conference Hall in Monrovia.

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Wants Harrnful Traditional Practices Ban

24th October 2025

[New Dawn] According to President Boakai, the proposed legislation arises from the national obligation to protect the dignity, rights, and health of all Liberians, particularly women and children, who remain vulnerable to practices that have long undermined their well-being.

South Africa: Black Coffee and Enhle Ruling Sends a Clear Message – Customary and White Weddings Are Equal in South Africa

24th October 2025

[The Conversation Africa] South African actress and businesswoman Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa has won a victory in the Johannesburg High Court. It ruled that her customary marriage to music star Nkosinathi "Black Coffee" Maphumulo was valid, declaring their later civil marriage and antenuptial contract null and void. Mlotshwa is now legally entitled to half of the couple's vast estate.

Nigeria: Benita Onyiuke Wins Best Nollywood Drama Series Award

23rd October 2025

[Leadership] Renowned Nollywood actress and producer, Benita Onyiuke, has won the award for Best Nollywood Drama Series for her film 'A Ride with Forever' at the Tinff Gala Award, International Nollywood, held in Toronto, Canada.

Zimbabwe: Page Poet, Bradley Moyo Expands With Spoken Poetry

23rd October 2025

[The Herald] BULAWAYO-BASED page poet and author, Bradley Moyo, is stepping into the world of spoken poetry, adding a dynamic new dimension to his creative repertoire.

Kenya: Beneath the Baobabs Releases Exhilirating First Wave of Line-Up for NYE Festival

23rd October 2025

[Capital FM] The Baobabs Festival returns this December for its annual New Year's Eve celebration, adding a new chapter to over a decade of New Year's celebrations in Kilifi. What began as a small gathering of friends along the Kilifi Creek has grown into a signature celebration that attracts thousands of creatives, music lovers, and explorers from across Kenya, Africa and the world.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

Zimbabwe: Comic Elder Strikes Gold Again, Gifted U.S.$150,000 By Chivayo for ‘Making President Laugh’

South Africa: Speech Therapist From Eastern Cape Crowned Miss South Africa 2025

Africa: Paris Fair Celebrates Modern African Artists Reinventing Traditional Crafts

Nigeria: Regina Daniels Breaks Silence With Photo of New House, Declares ‘I’m a Queen’

Zimbabwe: Ammara Brown in a Spectacular Come Back, to Release Album

South Sudan: Unicef Goodwill Ambassador Liam Neeson Travels to South Sudan to Meet Children in a Country Under Threat From Global Funding Cuts

Liberia: Cuban Embassy Showcases Culture, Honors Liberia-Cuba Ties

Nigeria: Random Person Won’t Survive – Kiddwaya Speaks On Struggles of Being Billionaire’s Son

Zimbabwe: President Gifts Comic Elder a Double Cab

Liberia: India-Liberia Seminar Strengthens Economic and Cultural Ties Through Diaspora Engagement

Liberia: Pres. Boakai Wants Harrnful Traditional Practices Ban

South Africa: Black Coffee and Enhle Ruling Sends a Clear Message – Customary and White Weddings Are Equal in South Africa

Nigeria: Benita Onyiuke Wins Best Nollywood Drama Series Award

Zimbabwe: Page Poet, Bradley Moyo Expands With Spoken Poetry

Kenya: Beneath the Baobabs Releases Exhilirating First Wave of Line-Up for NYE Festival

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