Nigeria: The Dying Tradition of Tashe in Hausa Culture
[Daily Trust] Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting and devotion, has always been a period of spiritual reflection, communal bonding, and cultural expression among the Hausa people. One of the most cherished traditions associated with Ramadan in Hausa l…
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
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: 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
Nigeria: Actor Fabian Lojede Launches Film Financing Platform
[Premium Times] Mr Lojede says the platform will bridge the global gap between filmmakers and financiers.
Nigeria: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s New Book Dream Count Explores Love in All Its Complicated Messiness
[The Conversation Africa] Award-winning Nigerian novelist Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s new novel Dream Count has landed. It’s been over a decade since Adichie published her previous novel, Americanah, following on global successes for Half of a Yellow Su…
Nigeria: Rave Reviews As Chimamanda Adichie’s ‘Dream Count’ Sells Out in Bookstores
[Premium Times] Besides the commercial success, Dream Count has been longlisted for the Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025.