Ethiopia: Music Award in Name of Late Hachalu Hundessa to Be Held On June 29 Every Year
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The Hachalu Hundessa Foundation in a press release given today to the media, stated that the Hachalu Hundessa Award would be launched on June 29, 2022, in remembrance of the day he was killed.
East Africa: Addis Abeba Hosts East African Arts and Culture Festival
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Ethiopia’s capital city Addis Abeba is hosting the East African Arts and Culture Festival which kicked off at Meskel Square on Wednesday 14 June under the theme “Arts and Culture for Regional Connection.” Representatives…
Nigeria: Burna Boy’s Long Romance With Controversy! Destroying or Helping His Brand?
[Vanguard] Controversy is said to be one of the hallmarks of music superstars across the world. And Nigeria’s Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy is no exception.
Nigeria: 106 Expressions Captures the Nigerian Spirit With a Novel Twist
[This Day] True to her word, Yellow Dot CEO Olubukola Bolarinde ensured that her guests at her solo art exhibition ‘106 Expressions’ held recently had an immersive experience starting from the venue, A&A Tower — which is still under construction. To m…
Nigeria: I Was Accused of Spending N200m Promised to Orphanages – – Davido
[Daily Trust] Music Star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has disclosed how he spent the N200m raised for him on his birthday.
Nigeria: How Struggle for Child, Politics Affected My Marriage – Banky W
[Daily Trust] Nigerian singer and songwriter turned politician, Bankole Wellington popularly known as Banky W, has recounted how combining politics with the struggle for a child affected his marriage to Adesua Etomi in 2019
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Ada Ameh Opens Up On Mental Health Battles
[Premium Times] “I have an issue right now that can take my life, but I won’t die. I would get over it”
Uganda: What the 100-Year-Old Makerere University in Uganda Reveals About Culture
[The Conversation Africa] Makerere University, which marks its centenary this year, is well-known as the oldest university in East Africa and as a cradle of political elites. Its alumni include presidents and prime ministers – among them Joseph Kabila …
Ghana: Book On Ahwoi Family Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A book that chronicles the life story of the celebrated Ahwoi and Adu-Gyamfi family titled ‘House No.D13 South Suntresu Kumasi,’ was launched in Accra on Tuesday.
South Africa: The Chamber of Thoughts – a Youth Day Exhibition Capturing the Reflections of Young Artists
[Daily Maverick] As part of the Youth Day Parade on Thursday, 16 June, Sumaiyah Ally Kotty and Mariam Bawa of Studio Sketch have curated an exhibition featuring art, poetry and photography produced by young people. The exhibition, organised in collabor…