Africa: Maria’s Keepers – One Woman’s Escape From the Jehovah’s Witnesses Church in South Africa
[Daily Maverick] Sam Human’s new book ‘Maria’s Keepers’ tells the story of Maria, a former Jehovah’s Witness in South Africa, and reveals gender victimisation, sexual abuse and cover-ups within the church.
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Unveils Church, Gets Endorsement From Popular Pastor
[Premium Times] Several Nollywood actors have embraced pulpit duties despite the diverse and sometimes unconventional characters they portrayed on screen; Yul has just joined the list.
Nigeria: ‘We Don’t Know the Characters in BBC’s Documentary’ – Synagogue Church
[Premium Times] “Some of those identified are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN.”
Nigeria: BBC Documentary – Despite Shocking Revelations, FFK, Dele Momodu, Others Defend Controversial Preacher T.B. Joshua
[Premium Times] The documentary, released on Monday, has generated diverse reactions as it delves into serious allegations against the deceased pastor.
Nigeria: BBC Documentary Reveals Alleged Atrocities, Cover-Ups By Late TB Joshua, SCOAN
[Leadership] The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is poised to release a three-part investigative documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua.
Ethiopia: Irreechaa Promoting Untapped Oromo Culture – Bureau
[Ethiopian Herald] Irreechaa, Thanksgiving festival among Oromo people would further enhance activities to promote untapped Oromo culture in a better way, said Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Nigeria: Beautiful Church Choir Dance to Celebrate Nigeria’s Independence
[Premium Times] The choir at the All Christian Gospel Centre, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, on Sunday, wowed the congregants with a special performance to celebrate Nigeria’s independence anniversary during church service.
Uganda: Nyege Nyege Music Festival Under Fire from Muslim Community
[Nile Post] The First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for East Africa Community Affairs, Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga, has expressed disappointment in the Muslim leaders in Jinja who are calling for the cancellation of the Nyege Nyege festival.
Ghana: Death and Mourning in Ghana – How Gender Shapes the Rituals of the Akan People
[The Conversation Africa] Gender has a significant impact on the socio-economic, political and religious experiences of Ghanaians. For Akans, the country’s largest ethnic group, descent is traced through the maternal line. Property is transferred in th…
Zimbabwe: ‘Massive’ Ezekiel Guti Trubute Concert Set for Birmingham
[New Zimbabwe] A SELL-OUT crowd is expected this Saturday at the Ezekiel Guti Conference Centre in the West Midlands for the much-awaited Free To Worship concert celebrating the late founder and leader of ZAOGA Forward In Faith International (FiF) mini…