Africa: Burundi’s Marvella Niteka Wins Africa’s Next Supermodel
[New Times] Burundi’s beauty queen and the country’s representative in the ongoing Miss University Africa Burundi 2022, Queen Niteka Marvella, has been announced the winner of Africa’s Next Super model of 2022.
Nigeria: Rita Dominic Weds Fidelis Anosike in England
[Premium Times] On her Bridal train, the 47-year-old actress had TV presenter Michelle Dede as her Chief Maid of Honour, Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw, Vicky Sogunro and Olivia Waturuocha.
Africa: Rock Art – How South Africa’s Coat of Arms Got to Feature an Ancient SAN Painting
[The Conversation Africa] A new exhibition in Johannesburg titled !ke e: xarra ke – People who are Different: Come Together celebrates the rock art of the San people, the first inhabitants of southern Africa. Presented by the University of the Witwater…
Africa: Black Panther – Wakanda Forever Reclaims the Myth of an African Utopia
[The Conversation Africa] Black Panther is set in the fictional country of Wakanda. The creation of the Wakandan African identity has been a contentious issue. Borrowing aspects of cultures from around Africa, it presents the world with a confusing sen…
Nigeria: Sammie Okposo, Wellu Wellu Crooner, Is Dead
[Premium Times] Sammie Okposo, who hailed from Delta State, is known to have inspired a generation of entertainers, including comedians from the state.
Ghana: Attitude of Gratitude Concert to Be Held Nov 27 in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] A gospel musical concert aimed at expressing gratitude to God for his care and blessings throughout the year has been slated for November 27.
Nigeria: Gospel Musician, Sammie Okposo, Dies At 51
[Leadership] Popular gospel musician, Sammie Okposo, is dead. He was aged 51.
South Africa: Black Panther in the Classroom – How Afrofuturism in a Film Helped Trainee Teachers
[The Conversation Africa] Back in 2018 I joined the millions of people who flocked to cinemas worldwide to watch Ryan Coogler’s Black Panther. The story of an ultra modern African society not shaped by colonialism was celebrated by critics and audience…
Rwanda: Researchers Release Books on How Genocide Unfolded in Kigali
[New Times] Local researchers have released three new books on how the Genocide against the Tutsi was prepared and committed in former Prefectures of Kigali (Kigali Ngari), Kibuye and the City of Kigali.
Rwanda: Atome Gets Special Stage At Seka Fest
[New Times] Comedian Diogene Ntarindwa is anticipating a reunion with his audience after he was offered a special stage at which he will perform during the opening day of the forthcoming Seka Fest on December 3, at Kigali Convention Centre.