Nigeria: ‘Amina’ Reminds Nigeria of Her Kidnapped Girls, Its Responsibility to Them
[Leadership] A play Amina which highlights the plight of the girlchild, reminded Nigeria of the many girlchild students of Chibok, Dapchi, and Bethel Baptist High School who have spent years in the lairs of their abductors.
Nigeria: Police Assault – Why Seun Kuti’s Trial Is Stalled
[Daily Trust] On May 15, a passer-by took a video of iconic afrobeat singer and ace saxophonist, Seun Kuti, slapping a uniformed police officer. The video which has since gone viral got the singer on the radar of the Nigeria Police Force.
Rwanda: ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was ‘Hell’
[DW] Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the 61st anniversary of Rwanda’s independence.
Ethiopia: Oroma Musican’s Widow Decries Lack of Justice For His Assassination Three Years Ago
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The widow of artist Hachalu Hundessa who was assassinated on 29 June, 2020, Fantu Damisew said justice has not been served and she doesn’t know who killed him three years after his death. Fantu who is currently board cha…
Rwanda: Court Adjourns Verdict in Prince Kid’s Trial as New Evidence Surfaces
[New Times] The High Court in Nyamirambo has adjourned to July 14 the verdict in the case of Dieudonne Ishimwe, widely known as Prince Kid.
Kenya: Court Halts Unveiling of New Luo Council of Elders Chairperson
[Capital FM] Siaya — Siaya High Court has issued conservatory orders barring the unveiling of Luo Council of Elders Chairman.
Nigeria: Dangerous Prank – Trinity Guy Remanded in Agodi Prison, Risks 15 Years in Jail
[Premium Times] “Abdullahi asked the victim the colour of his penis, recording the scene and posting it on social media.”
Nigeria: Charly Boy Threatens to Sue Company Over Alleged Breach of Contract
[Vanguard] Veteran entertainer Charles Oputa, popularly known as Charly Boy, has threatened to sue Premier Records Limited over alleged violation of terms of agreement in musical contracts signed about 35 years ago.
Nigeria: Police Spokesman Calls for Famous Skit Maker’s Arrest Over Extreme Pranks
[Premium Times] The Ibadan-based prankster, who started his career in 2018 by removing the wigs of random women on the streets, currently shares prank videos that feature him pretending to be killed by a gunshot.
Cameroon: Communication Council Prohibits LGBTI Scenes On TV
[VOA] Yaounde — Cameroon has prohibited the broadcast of television programs that it says propagate homosexuality in the central African state.