Nigeria: Why I Hide My Children’s Faces – Nollywood Actress, Funke Akindele-Bello
[Premium Times] “I want them to have their life, enjoy it. Their dad and I are already in the public eye. They are children, don’t forget.”
Nigeria: Nigeria, UK to Boost Film Making Industry, Others
[Leadership] United Kingdom (UK) has concluded a two-day inaugural ‘Creatives Trade Mission’ in Lagos in its ongoing commitment to support the growth and development of Nigeria’s trade and investment sector.
Gambia: The Inauguration And Crowning of Late King Musa Moloh Baldeh
[The Point] King Musa Moloh Baldeh is the 3rd son of Alpha Moloh from Fuladou (Gambia,Cassamans and Guinea Bssau) British and French people came to Musa Moloh who was fighting to extend his kingdom (the Fuladou kingdom).
Gambia: NCAC, UNESCO Launch Over U.S.$50k to Safeguard Intangible Cultural Heritage Project
[The Point] The National Centre for Arts and Culture under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture in conjunction with partners on Friday, 1 April 2022, officially launched a $50,590.00 two-year project titled: ‘Strengthening National Capaciti…
Nigeria: BBNaija – Shoot Your Shot, I’m Single, White Money Tell Ladies
[Daily Trust] The Winner of Season 6 of Big Brother Naija reality TV show, Hazel Oyeze Onou popularly known as White Money, says he is single and searching.
Nigeria: Bobrisky, James Brown, Others Risk Six Months Jail As Reps Move to Amend Same-Sex Law
[Premium Times] Former President Goodluck Jonathan signed the Same-Sex Prohibition Bill into law in January 2014.
South Africa: South African Soul Star Simphiwe Dana’s New Show Is About Healing
[The Conversation Africa] Singer-songwriter Simphiwe Dana is working with fellow South African creative director, theatre producer and dancer Gregory Maqoma and his Vuyani Dance Theatre company. The new theatre work featuring Dana on vocals is called M…
Africa: Two Local Films Nominated At 8th Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards
[Namibia Economist] ‘The White Line’ has been nominated for Best Soundtrack Movie or TV Series and Best Lighting Designer in a Movie or TV Series while ‘Hairareb’ is in the running for the Best Movie (Southern Africa) award at the 8th Africa Magic View…
Zimbabwe: Dambudzo Marechera Ari Pakati Pen’angawo Here? – Chikamu 1 – Mabhingo Emunyori | Essay in Shona
[This is Africa] This Is Africa announces 2022 as the year of “Return to Marechera.” The great Zimbabwean writer, Dambudzo Marechera (1952-1987), would have turned 70 this year.
Nigeria: Nigerians Say Yemi Alade Is Next Angelique Kidjo After 2022 Grammy
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