Nigeria: Nigassi Set to Release Official Video of ‘Blessings’, New Single ‘Commando’
[Vanguard] Nicholas Ahaemefuna Uzoigwe, professionally known as Nigassi, is a Nigerian artist but with strong ties with the Gabonaise people having honed his musical skills in the streets of Gabon.
Gambia: Zizo Art Studio Holds Art Exhibition
[The Point] Zizo Art Studio recently held an art exhibition designed to showcase the importance of visual art in the today’s fast de developing world.
Gambia: Literary Column – Risky Paths to Success – By Ramatoulie O Othman
[The Point] Risky Paths to Success is an extraordinary tale of adventure full of moral lessons. It is a well-crafted and heart-breaking tale that any reader can relate to very easily. The author, Mrs Ramatoulie Othman, has skillfully captured in this s…
Ghana: Eric’s Diary to Be Launched Next Tuesday
[Ghanaian Times] Two books, aimed at enhancing the writing skills of communication students and practitioners will be launched in Accra next Tuesday.
Rwanda: Kinyafranglais – How Rwanda Became a Melting Pot of Official Languages
[The Conversation Africa] Today, Rwanda is a melting pot of official languages. Although more than 99% of Rwandans speak Kinyarwanda – a Bantu language and the country’s mother-tongue – Rwanda has three other official languages: French, English and Swa…
Africa: CHOGM – Designers Discuss Sustainable Fashion in Face of Second-Hand Clothes
[New Times] From gender equality to youth empowerment, from job creation to climate action, from innovation to education, the $2.4trillion global fashion industry is still seen by many as entertainment.
Nigeria: Mercy Chinwo Announces Engagement to Popular Lagos Pastor
[Premium Times] Mercy Chinwo is a regular guest at the Waterbrook Church, where she ministers alongside other gospel musicians.
Kenya: Tarrus Riley to ‘Celebrate Life and Love’ at WRC Koroga Festival
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Jamaican reggae icon Tarrus Rilley is promising an epic performance at the WRC Koroga Festival on Sunday.
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Baba Atoli Is Dead
[Premium Times] Baba Atoli resurrected and repackaged the longest-running Yoruba TV programme, ‘FEYIKOGBON.’
Nigeria: Brazilian Descendants in Lagos Launch Portuguese Language Class
[Premium Times] “With a letter demonstrating this, the Brazilian government granted us the opportunity and permission to establish the language in the community.”