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: How Mohbad Died, Auxiliary Nurse Ogedengbe Reveals
[Premium Times] On 6 October 2023, PREMIUM TIMES reported that the police named Ms Ogedengbe as the prime suspect in Mohbad’s death.
Nigeria: EFCC Arrests Popular Kano TikTok Influencer for Alleged Naira Mutilation
[Premium Times] The EFCC broke the news on Monday
Nigeria: ‘We’ve Settled, No More Conflict’ – Asake’s Father
[Premium Times] “I’m proud of Asake. Nothing will happen to him, and his glory will not fade; what I did was simply because…”
Nigeria: Afrobeats Star Boyfranck Validates Ivorian Afrobeats Music Internationally and Locally
[Vanguard] US based Ivorian producer and Afrobeats rising superstar Boyfranck is set to out-do himself in 2025 as his latest record “Do” gives him massive exposure in west Africa and got discovered on over 25 editorial playlists from some digital stores.
Guinea Bissau: Archaeologists Use Song to Herald Findings in Guinea-Bissau Dig
[VOA] Kansala, Guinea-Bissau — For centuries, the history of the West African kingdom of Kaabu has been told mainly by word of mouth.
Nigeria: Wizkid Announces North American Dates for ‘Morayo’ Tour
[Premium Times] This announcement comes just after Wizkid made his directorial debut with the video of his hit song ‘Kese (Dance)’.
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Launch Technical Working Group for Creative Industries
[Premium Times] The launch was held in London.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Clinches New Platinum Certification in France
[Premium Times] With this latest feat, Burna Boy has now achieved six RIAA certifications and four solo plaques, reinforcing his position as one of Africa’s leading global music icons
Cape Verde: Lucibela, Old Fashion, and Proud of It!
[Afropop] Afropop Worldwide has long celebrated the proliferation of talented female singers from Cape Verde, following in the footsteps of Cesaria Évora. Topping that list is Lucibela, with her astoundingly beautiful voice and superb repertoire c…