Kenya: Ezekiel Mutua Says Kigame Wrong Over Clergy Prominence in President Ruto’s Govt
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ezekiel Mutua says Kenya needs God contrary to the views expressed by gospel singer Reuben Kigame.
Zimbabwe: Lights, Camera Off – Fare Thee Well Mai Sorobhi, Actress Par Excellence
[New Zimbabwe] Arts icons thronged Warren Hills cemetery Thursday to bid farewell to legendary yesteryear actress, Rhoda Mtembe popularly known as Mai Sorobhi.
Zimbabwe: Miss Bodylicious Pageant for ‘Plus Size’ Women On the Cards – Redefining Beauty From African Lens
[New Zimbabwe] A unique beauty pageant for big-bodied women, aimed at redefining the concept of beauty, at least from an African perspective, is set to be held in October at a venue in Kwekwe, Midlands province.
Nigeria: Joel ‘Kachi Benson to Co-Direct Disney’s Original Documentary On Young Nigerian Ballet Dancer
[This Day] Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker Joel ‘Kachi Benson is directing Disney’s Original Documentary on a Nigerian boy whose ballet video went viral in 2020. The boy, Anthony Madu, became a viral sensation when his teacher uploaded a video of him …
Nigeria: BBNaija S7 – the Buzz Breaks Last Season’s Streaming Record
[This Day] Africa streaming platform Showmax has disclosed that its BBNaija exclusive talk show: The Buzz’ broke last season’s record for the most first-day views on Showmax in Nigeria.
Nigeria: 11 Artists Interrogate Humanity At ‘The Crossroads’
[This Day] Adeniyi Adewole Wasiu, a contemporary figurative sculptor and studio artist, enjoys modeling with clay and fiberglass casting, and also accentuates his subjects with a lavish use of colour. Sometimes, he’d start his day with introspection, a…
Zimbabwe: Freeman and Kiky Badass to Headline Shoko Festival
[New Zimbabwe] ZIMDANCEHALL sensation, Freeman is set to lead an array of local artists in headlining this year’s edition of Shoko Festival to be held later this month.
Nigeria: Benin Bronzes to Go On Display in Berlin One Last Time
[DW] The artifacts were stolen during the colonial era, but Germany agreed to return ones it has in possession to Nigeria. They will be displayed in the Humboldt Forum with information about their contentious heritage.
Benin: The Woman King Is More Than an Action Movie – It Shines a Light On the Women Warriors of Benin
[The Conversation Africa] The Woman King is a big-budget Hollywood movie that has been anticipated since 2018, when US star Viola Davis was announced as the lead in the story of the “amazons” of Dahomey. Rising South African star Thuso Mbedu also takes…
Nigeria: Nigerian Comedian Renovates Alma Mater, Pays Tribute to His Teachers
[Premium Times] “They (the teachers) were so good that I remember all of their names till this day.”