Nigeria: How Burna Boy Set the World Alight With His Mixed Brew of Influences
[The Conversation Africa] Nigerian Afrobeats star Burna Boy burst onto the global stage in 2018 with a slew of irresistible hits on his third album, Outside, accompanied by mandatory fiendish good looks and charm. Grammy and BET awards helped firm up h…
Namibia: 120 Rural SAN Artisans Receive Support to Boost Production and Sales of Handicrafts
[Namibia Economist] The Capricorn Foundation donated N$120,000 to the Omba Arts Trust in Windhoek to support 120 artisans with logistical assistance in the production and selling of handicrafts, offering training, and providing food security to the art…
Ghana: Book to Eulogise Late Quaison-Sackey Launched
[Ghanaian Times] The Council on Foreign Relations-Ghanain collaboration with the Quaison-Sackey family has launched a book to eulogise the life and legacy of the late Alex Quaison-Sackey, a former Ghanaian diplomat.
Eritrea: ‘We Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Trying New Things.’ Isak
[Shabait] Our guest today is Isak Abraham, a young artist who has introduced String Art, a new form of art, to Eritrea. Isak was born in 1996 in Ethiopia and came to Eritrea in 2003. He studied Construction Technology at Eritrea Institute of Technology…
Congo-Kinshasa: U.S. Secretary of State Remarks At a Jazz Cultural Event
[State Department] Villa Kilimandjaro, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic — August 9, 2022
Nigeria: Burna Boy, Omah Lay, Kizz Daniel Other Artists Rocking Nigerian Airwaves
[Daily Trust] The Nigerian music industry is booming with the release of new songs and music videos virtually on a daily basis.
Nigeria: Nigerian Filmmaker Otu Njama Is Dead
[Premium Times] His last post on Instagram three days ago left his followers in disbelief.
Ghana: Vodafone Reiterates Commitment to Promoting Ghana’s Cultural Heritage
[Ghanaian Times] Vodafone Ghana has reiterated its commitment to promoting Ghana rich cultural heritage to rake in more revenue for the country.
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Apologises to Tanzanians, Promises Free Show for Fans
[Premium Times] “I didn’t mean to disrespect the fans. It was never intentional. I wanted to perform”.
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Tenders Apology, Announces Free Show in Tanzania
[Daily Trust] Oluwatobiloba Daniel, Nigerian singer better known as Kizz Daniel, has tendered apology to Tanzanian fans for failing to perform at a show in the country.