Nigeria: ‘I Won’t Stop Kissing in Movies, Leave My Wife Alone,’ Frederick Leonard Tells Critics
[Premium Times] “Y’all should leave us alone! Since we married, y’all have been sniffing like hungry dogs, looking for what you will never find…”
Africa: Nigerian Tiktok Star Charity Ekezie Uses Hilarious Skits to Dispel Ignorance About Africa
[The Conversation Africa] Young African voices are gaining popularity on social media the world over, using these platforms for comedy and political debate – and often for political debate that’s also funny.
Nigeria: Dalyboy’s ‘Omoge’ Hits Major Milestones On Boomplay Playlists
[Vanguard] Dalyboy Hyppolite, popularly known as “Dalyboy aka Dalyboy Belgason,” continues to solidify his presence in the music industry with the success of his latest single, OMOGE.
Nigeria: Tems’ Debut Album Makes Billboard’s Best R&b Albums of 2024 List
[Premium Times] ‘Born in the Wild’ and “Love Me JeJe” also earned her 2025 Grammy nominations for Best Global Music Album and Best African Music Performance, respectively.
Benin: Museum of Modern Art Set to Launch in Cotonou, Showcase Beninese Artists
[IPS] Cotonou, Benin — Construction of the new Museum of Modern Art is underway in Cotonou, Benin’s largest city. The museum, along with three others being built throughout the country, are part of the Beninese government’s extensive plan to ramp up t…
Nigeria: Sultan Decries Present State of Almajiri Practice
[Daily Trust] The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, has condemned the present state of the Almajiri system in the northern part of the country, describing it as embarrassing and needing total condemnation.
Cameroon: Museum of the Bamoun Kings – Ancient Treasures From Cameroon Find a Spectacular New Home
[The Conversation Africa] One of the most significant African museum openings of 2024 was the Musée des Rois Bamoun, or Museum of the Bamoun Kings, in Foumban, Cameroon.
Nigeria: Queen Dami Is Reason I Haven’t Won Grammy Award – Portable
[Premium Times] “I prayed to Ifa. I was told to say that anything blocking my way, whether a woman or a man I accommodated, that hinders my progress, should leave me. Can’t you see that girl has run away?”
Gambia: Sunu Fest 2024 Announces Star-Studded Artistes Lineup
[The Point] In what is expected to be an electrifying moment in the history of Gambian showbiz, Sunu Fest 2024 has announced an extraordinary artistes’ line-up that is set to headline at its highly-anticipated event, featuring some of Gambia’s most cel…
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Pledges Transformative Vision for 45th Miss Nigeria Pageant
[This Day] An acclaimed actress and social change maker, Ms. Rita Dominic, has declared that her appointment as chairman of the Miss Nigeria Board, would herald a new era of purpose-driven representation and female empowerment through the prestigious 4…