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Natasha Osawaru adds Idibia to her name on Instagram
Edo State lawmaker Natasha Osawaru has added the last name of her fiancé Innocent Idibia, aka 2Baba, to her Instagram bio. Her Instagram bio currently reads, “Honourable Natasha Idibia.” This comes days after Annie signed off in a post on I…
Shooting of film on Duro Ladipo begins – Son
Shooting of a multi-million Naira epic film on the life and times of the late Duro Ladipo, Nigeria’s prime folklore plays/music icon, has begun at a location in Oyo State. Mr Wole Duro-Ladipo, son of the late playwright, disclosed this on Sunday in Iba…
Gospel music gave me strength during hard times – Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye
A gospel artiste based in the United Kingdom, Adeoluwa Boluwajaiye, tells FAITH AJAYI about his journey into music and his forthcoming album Tell us about your background and how it influenced your journey into gospel music? My journey into gospel musi…
Jesus: Sola Allyson slams troll over Panam Percy Paul comparison
Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter Sola Allyson has responded to criticism regarding the absence of direct references to Jesus in her latest album. An X user with the username @Folahanayo1 called her out on Friday following gospel icon Panam Percy P…
DJ Electra celebrates Epilepsy Awareness Day with football match
A disc jockey, Faith Stevens, popularly known as DJ Electra, organised a charity football match on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, to commemorate the World Epilepsy Day (Purple Day). The event, which held in Lekki, Lagos State, was tagged ‘Ability vs Disabi…
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Mauritius: Mrs Marie Yolande Raboude Celebrated As Mauritius’ New Centenarian
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius welcomed its new centenarian, Mrs Marie Yolande Raboude, on Tuesday, 24 June 2025, through a ceremony organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity.
Zimbabwe: ‘Not in Our Name’ – South African Artists Condemn Gayton Mckenzie’s Xenophobic Tirade
[New Zimbabwe] Actress Thandi Sebe has joined a growing chorus of South African artists condemning Minister of Sports, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, for spreading Afrophobic hate speech.
Ethiopia: Bureau Vows Support for Sector Stakeholders
[Ethiopian Herald] – A pledge has been made to strengthen cooperation with stakeholders to address longstanding challenges in the cultural and creative sectors by the Addis Ababa Art, Culture and Tourism Bureau.
Nigeria: Speaking Truth to a Society That Punishes Talent
[Premium Times] There are certain difficult conversations that many Nigerians shy away from. These are the conversations that challenge long-standing beliefs and confront the root causes of poverty, inequality and the dysfunction that has become charac…
Rwanda: Urw’intwari Liberation Concert Set to Celebrate Rwanda’s Heroic Legacy
[New Times] Rwanda’s events company, Ma Africa, will on July 3 host the inaugural liberation day concert dubbed “Urw’Intwari” at Kigali Convention Centre, bringing together renowned cultural troupes and artistes to celebrate Rwanda’s heroic history and…
Tunisia: Tunisia Wins 4 Awards At Closing of 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — Tunisia won four awards at the conclusion of the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival (June 23-26, 2025).