Africa: Renewed Push for Use of Kiswahili By AU and Unesco
[Africa Renewal] The renewed push for Kiswahili to become a lingua franca in Africa promises to benefit the continent and the world. The effort is set to reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign languages in official communications, lead to the recognition …
Nigeria: How I Manage Stubborn, Problematic Musicians – Talent Manager, Dj Exprezioni
[Premium Times] “Some musicians have this I-too-know behaviour and can complicate whatever decisions you take on their behalf”.
South Africa: Enkanini’s Got Talent!
[New Frame] Residents of a land occupation in Durban held a pageant to showcase their young people and bring some much-needed sparkle and hope amid the state’s brutal evictions and arrests.
Nigeria: My Daughter Went Through Hell in the Hands of Her Husband – Osinachi’s Mum
[Daily Trust] Mrs Oriaku Nmadu, mother of late gospel singer, Osinachi Nwachukwu, says her daughter saw hell in the hands of her husband.
Kenya: KFCB to Roll Out Cinema Mashinani Program to Map Young Talents
[Capital FM] Kisumu — The Kenya Film and Classification Board (KFCB) has partnered with Kenya National Drama and Film Festival (KNDFF) to roll out Cinema Mashinani program across the country to help identify and nurture new talents.
East Africa: Renewed AU-Unesco Campaign for Kiswahili
[Africa Renewal] The renewed push for Kiswahili to become a lingua franca in Africa promises to benefit the continent and the world. The effort is set to reduce Africa’s reliance on foreign languages in official communications, lead to the recognition …
Nigeria: Orlando Julius, the Last of Highlife Titans Goes Home
[This Day] One of the heroes of Nigerian music, a master of the simple, stomping riff with a significant influence on Afrobeat music, the last of Nigeria’s titans in the highlife music genre, Orlando Julius simply slept into eternity. Or how best can i…
Nigeria: Osinbajo and Osinachi – Tales of Betrayal
[Vanguard] The moral fiber of the Nigerian society was shaken this week after two major acts of alleged betrayal shook the national media space.
Nigeria: Debate On Fela, Wizkid, Burna Boy Soars!
[Vanguard] … Younger generation exploring what Afro-beat legend couldn’t compromise
Nigeria: Nigeria, Egypt to Sign MOU On Arts, Crafts Development
[This Day] Nigeria and the Republic of Egypt have agreed to deepen their bilateral cooperation through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on ways of developing their arts and crafts sector.