Zimbabwe: Kariba Zimdancehall Artist Echodem Dies, Causes Stir
[The Herald] The funeral procession of rising Kariba Zimdancehall artiste Edgar Kofi (26), better known as Echodem who died a the weekend brought the tourist resort to a standstill.
Nigeria: Osinachi – Peter Nwachukwu’s Trial Adjourned Till June 20
[Vanguard] Trial of late gospel singer’s husband, Peter Nwachukwu, has been adjourned till on Monday, June 20 and Tuesday June 21.
Eritrea: ‘I Toiled Many Years to Realize My Dream’ Helen Tesfay
[Shabait] Our guest today is Helen Tesfay, a shining comedian, actress, film director and screen writer. She has recently won Shamot award for best actress of the year. She is known for playing Maku, a character in a sitcom aired on Eri-TV.
Nigeria: Sinatu Aduke Sanni – Custodian of Olumo Rock Deity Dies At 137
[Vanguard] Family members, tourists and residents of Ikija area in Abeokuta, where Olumo Rock is located, have said that the custodian of Olumo Rock deity, Mama Sinatu Sanni, will be greatly missed, following her passing away on Wednesday, June 1, 2022…
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah, Winky D Square Up Again
[The Herald] It may have all started with the fans and for starters, it’s either controversy or comparison, be it in sports or the arts sector.
Nigeria: I Won’t Be Shocked to Hear I Started Boko Haram – – Burna Boy
[Daily Trust] Nigerian Grammy award-winning singer, Damini Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy seems to have broken his silence over allegations that his police escort shoot at a clubgoer some days ago.
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Davido, Asake Lead Nigeria’s Spotify Charts
[Daily Trust] Here’s what this week’s Spotify chart has to say about Nigeria’s music scene.
Nigeria: Nigeria Idol – Binance, Speaks to Top Two Contestants Progress, Zodak
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Nigeria: Omah Lay Not Removing Burna Boy From New Album – – Team Member
[Vanguard] A team member of Omah Lay has dismissed reports of a dispute between the singer and Burna Boy, stating that there was never a misunderstanding between both artistes and that Omah’s post on his stories was just for laughs.
Nigeria: Nigerian Tweep Accuses Wande Coal, Entourage of Assaulting Brother
[Daily Trust] A Nigerian Twitter user, Folarin, who identifies as an activist on the microblogging site has taken to his account to claim that ace singer, Wande Coal and his entourage mercilessly beat his elder brother.