Nigeria: How Lasisi Elenu Sparked Anthon Umeh’s Rise to Stardom in Content Creation
[Vanguard] With over one million YouTube subscribers and more than 700,000 Instagram followers, Umezulike Chidiebere Anthony, widely known as Anthon Umeh, has become a defining voice in Nigeria’s digital entertainment space.
Nigeria: I Can’t Date a Virgin – Doyin David
[Vanguard] Reality TV star Doyin David made waves with her no-holds-barred appearance on Thanks For Coming, the new dating-themed talk show hosted by Grand Prince Ita. From relationship standards to personal values, Doyin didn’t shy away from controver…
South Africa: Ombud Says No to Zapiro’s ‘White Genocide’ Cartoon
[GroundUp] Ruling raises questions about Press Council’s approach to satire
Tunisia: Tap Meeting At Filt – ‘Reinventing Cultural Journalism’ At the Heart of Recommendations
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, May 3 — The promotion of culture through the TAP news agency and media in general, along with TAP’s leading role in strengthening ties between the media and the cultural sector, were among the key recommendations from a p…
Kenya: Media As the Bridge of Civilizations – a Global Call for Integrity and Cooperation
[Capital FM] In the historic city of Qufu, birthplace of Confucius, a recent gathering of global media leaders delivered a timely reminder: the media must remain steadfast defenders of truth, facilitators of dialogue, and custodians of our shared globa…
Nigeria: National Gallery of Art Plans Digital Reforms for Art Preservation
[This Day] Media personnel and artists gathered in Lagos for a walkthrough of art collections at the National Gallery of Art, led by the visiting Director-General, Mr. Ahmed Sodangi, and his delegation. The museum staff warmly welcomed the visitors to …
Namibia: Let Cartoons Speak – Political Satire Is Not an Attack On Democracy
[Namibian] It was reported this week that Job Amupanda was considering laying a formal complaint with the media ombudsman over a political cartoon that portrayed him as “sleeping”.
Mali: A Malian Journalist, a Fabled Festival, and a Search for Truth in a Time of Crisis
[The New Humanitarian] Bandiagara, Mali — A generational event offers a chance for local unity and self-discovery.
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Singer Davido Was Not Arrested in Abuja for Threatening Police Chief and Attempted Murder
[Africa Check] No, Nigerian singer Davido was not arrested in Abuja for threatening police chief and attempted murder
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Nigerian Traditional Leader Using Real Human Head for Festival Rituals
[Africa Check] No, video does not show Nigerian traditional leader using real human head for festival rituals