South Africa: Villagers Beg New Rain Queen to End Tzaneen Drought
[Scrolla] Boreholes in Tzaneen have run dry, and 42 have been vandalised as villagers cry out for help during a drought. Mayor Pule Shayi says R45-million has been set aside to fix boreholes, but locals want the Rain Queen to step in.
South Africa: Gogo Maweni Accused of Using Witchcraft Live On TV
[Scrolla] A photo from Thokoza Gogo shows a pig wearing underwear said to belong to a woman who had an affair with a client’s partner. Viewers are split between those accusing Gogo Maweni of chasing attention and others defending her right to practis…
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Rotational Presidency – How Religion, Ethnicity Fuel an Undemocratic Power Game
[Daily Trust] Nigeria’s rotational presidency, often sugarcoated as a tool for national unity, is nothing but a cynical ploy–a Trojan horse smuggled into politics by elites who exploit the twin poisons of religion and ethnicity to manipulate power.
Nigeria: Creating a ‘Ganu-Si’ Economy
[This Day] In a viral video said to have been recorded on the eighth-day Fidau prayers for the repose of his mother who died recently, Fuji musician, King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM 1) could be heard lamenting to an unidentified man in the street slan…
Uganda: The Fading Beat – Preserving Traditional Drumming in Kigezi Churches.
[Nile Post] In the rolling hills of Kigezi, Uganda, the sound of drums has long been an integral part of Sunday church services.
Malawi: Bushiri Exposes Deep-Rooted Biasness in SA Media – ‘I Filled FNB With Over 110 000 People Four Times, Yet No Coverage.’
[Nyasa Times] Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has taken to social media to publicly accuse South African media of a deep-seated bias and selective reporting, following what he describes as an intentional effort to undermine his ministry while elevating secula…
Nigeria: No Evidence I’ve Been Seen in Night Club – UK-Based Pastor Tobi Adegboyega
[Vanguard] United Kingdom-based pastor, Tobi Adegboyega, has dismissed claims that he has ever been seen in a nightclub, describing such allegations as baseless.
Africa: Sci-Fi, Folklore, and Faith – Korede Azeez’s Unique Lens As a Nigerian Muslim Filmmaker
[African Arguments] Korede Azeez is one of the Nigeria’s most prolific breakout filmmakers. Her journey sheds light on the broader landscape of women in Nigeria’s expanding film industry.
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
[Premium Times] The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her.
Nigeria: Kay Wonder – Gospel Songs Preach Hope, Love, and Unity
[Vanguard] Renowned Nigerian gospel singer, songwriter, and composer Kayode Solomon Eludiwura, popularly known as Kay Wonder, has emphasized the need for more music in Nigeria that promotes love, unity, and peaceful coexistence, especially in light of …