South Africa: Wits to Name Landmark After a Mining Company. Students Are Demanding That It Rather Be Named After Marikana
[GroundUp] Protesters say Sibanye-Stillwater is responsible for the “exploitation and destruction of communities and the murder of mine workers”
Nigeria: With ‘No Film’ Consensus, Nigeria Misses Out On Oscars Again
[This Day] For the second time since 2020, Nigeria’s chance to be nominated for the Oscars was dashed again. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced recently that the film…
Nigeria: Wizkid Set to Debut Next Album Live On Apple Music
[Daily Trust] Nigerian superstar singer and songwriter, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has announced that he will be performing his next album, More Love, Less Ego, on Apple Music in London on September 27.
Nigeria: Adekunle Gold Set to Release “5 Star” Remix With Rick Ross
[Daily Trust] Nigerian artiste and songwriter Adekunle Gold has teased his fans with a snippet of the remix of his hit song, “5 star”, teaming up with American rapper Rick Ross.
Nigeria: No Movie Will Be Submitted for 2023 Oscars, Says Nigerian Selection Committee
[This Day] The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) has announced that it will not be submitting a movie for the 2023 Oscars.
Tanzania: Tz Tests Oscars After 20-Year Wait
[Daily News] A Tanzanian film has been shortlisted for an Oscars award – ending the country’s two-decades wait for an entry in the awards.
Ghana: Stakeholders Call for Investment in Arts Industry
[Ghanaian Times] Stakeholders in the arts industry have advised Ghanaians to take interest in the industry and invest in it to ensure its success.
Nigeria: We Will Decide Our Retirement As P-Square, Says Peter Okoye
[Daily Trust] Peter Okoye, one half of the Nigerian twin singing duo, P-Square has stated that the group will decide their retirement from the music industry themselves.
Eritrea: An Aspiring Eritrean Artist Heading to a Continental Award
[Shabait] Our guest today is Seare Futsum, an actor who has recently been nominated for the Sotigui Awards in three categories: best actor of East Africa, golden award for best actor of Africa, and the people’s choice for African best actor for his rol…
Zimbabwe: Kikky Badass Shares X-Rated Onlyfans Account, Sets Social Media Ablaze
[New Zimbabwe] Controversial rapper Kikky Badass has once again hogged the limelight after sharing her OnlyFans, a social media platform known for pornography.