Nigeria: Ayra Starr Becomes YouTube’s Most Viewed Nigerian Female Artist
[Daily Trust] Oyinkansola Sarah Aderibigbe, professionally known as Ayra Starr, has surpassed Yemi Alade as the most-viewed Nigerian female artiste of all time on YouTube.
Ethiopia: Sumptuous Months of Gamo Married Women – Sophie Dubusha
[Ethiopian Herald] Marriage in the rural areas of Ethiopia had its own unique style and approach across areas.
South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour
[allAfrica] South African women’s rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December.
Senegal: Senegal’s Female Rappers Aren’t Letting Obstacles Get in Their Way – Who the Rising Voices Are
[The Conversation Africa] In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese artists play in developing a…
Nigeria: Coronation Art Gallery Celebrates African Art, Women Empowerment
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Zimbabwe: One-Woman Play Tackles Sexual Exploitation
[The Herald] THEATRE lovers in Harare had a rare treat last week after Peter Churu’s one-woman play titled “Molly Street” had a successful run.
Africa: Caine Prize for African Writing – Nadia Davids On Her Winning Story About Women and Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] South African playwright, academic, novelist and short story writer Nadia Davids is the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. It’s an important award that has played a significant role in shaping the career traje…
Nigeria: Glitz, Glamour, as Toyin Saraki Celebrates at 60
[This Day] Acclaimed literary giant, Prof. Femi Osofisan, aptly titled one of his award-winning plays, “Birthdays Are Not for Dying.” No doubt, birthdays are occasions for the celebration of life by the living
Nigeria: Soar for Greatness, Break Cultural Barrier, Sanwo-Olu, Sule Charge Women
[Vanguard] Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu and his Nasarawa State counterpart, Mr. Abdullahi Sule, have charged women not to allow gender, religion and cultural barriers be stumbling blocks toward achieving greatness in their various chosen en…
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum Stole South African Woman’s Identity – Home Affairs Alleges
[Premium Times] The South Africa Department of Home Affairs has revealed more about the investigation launched into Chidimma Adetshina’s citizenship authenticity.