Liberia: Young Liberian Poet Releases ‘Scary Dreams’
[New Dawn] Liberian Poet Lekpele M. Nyamalon says his latest work, Scary Dreams is an anthology of the Liberian Civil Wars.
Kenya: New Kenyan Play Targets Gender-Based Violence
[VOA] Nairobi — Kenya saw a jump in cases of gender-based violence (GBV) during its COVID-19 lockdowns, which heightened social and financial stress. To address the problem, Kenyan authorities are turning to the dramatic arts.
Nigeria: Kannywood Actresses Who Have Sparked Controversies On Social Media
[Daily Trust] Typical of the entertainment industry, the northern Nigerian Hausa-film industry, Kannywood, comes with its peculiar controversies that constantly trail its artistes.
Nigeria: Wizkid Is Ungrateful to Banky W – Okowa’s Aide Ossai
[Vanguard] The Special Assistant to Delta State Governor on media Mr. Ossai Ovie Success, has said that Nigeria singer Wizkid is ungrateful to his former boss Banky W.
South Africa: Interrogating the Marks of Colonialism – a Conversation Between the Works of Art By Athi-Patra Ruga and Irma Stern
[Daily Maverick] The Irma Stern Museum in Cape Town has been transformed into a site of conversation between the works of the late Irma Stern and those of contemporary artist Athi-Patra Ruga. The works produced by Ruga are not only a celebration of Ste…
Tanzania: Stakeholders Appeal for Reviewed Policies to Boost Creative Arts
[Daily News] STAKEHOLDERS here have proposed for review of policies on culture with regard to promote more creative arts in the country.
Nigeria: Who Is Fidelis Anosike, Rita Dominic’s New Husband?
[Premium Times] Fidelis Anosike bought the Daily Times newspaper at the young age of thirty-five.
Nigeria: Wizkid Did Not Fulfill His Contract Agreement – Banky W
[Leadership] Empire Mates Entertainment Boss, Bankole Wellington aka Banky W has revealed how Wizkid failed to fulfil his contract agreement under the label.
Africa: To Mama Africa With Love
[New Frame] Grammy-nominated musician Somi launched her new album reimagining Miriam Makeba with a live performance that amplified the work made in honour of the late activist and musician.
Nigeria: Orlando Julius, Nigeria’s Afrobeat Pioneer, Lived for His Art
[The Conversation Africa] Orlando Julius (Orlando Julius Aremu Olusanya Ekemode), who passed on 15 April 2022, lived the sort of life many had hoped fellow Afrobeat star Fela Kuti would. Julius was well-mannered, well-spoken and cultivated a reputation…