Mauritius: ‘When Mauritius Lost its Bedside Manners by Touria Prayag’ – Where the economic poster boy failed…
[L’Express] Mauritius used to be acknowledged as a model of democracy, good governance and robust economic development. We were the pride of the African continent and acclaimed as an economic poster boy by the world. Today, a harsh reality is sinking i…
Liberia: Liberia Gospel Musician Paul Kennie Harding Wins Best Worship Song Award 2023
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Liberia Gospel musician Paul Kennie Harding has been awarded the Best Worship Song of the Year 2023 with his hit song called Greatest.
Malawi: Mango Tree Saves Top Malawian Musician From Death in Floods
[GroundUp] Giboh Pearson and his neighbours climbed into the trees to escape the devastating effects of Cyclone Freddy
Nigeria: Josiah Bassey’s Latest Songwriting Magic Is Henry Lau’s ‘Real Love Still Exists’
[This Day] Josiah Bassey, a Nigerian multi talented music producer, artiste-songwriter and 2022 Grammy Nominee in a new collaborative effort co-wrote and co-produced the Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer and actor, Henry Lau’s latest music re…
Liberia: Award-Winning Journalist, Author, Bankole Thompson to Moderate Rodney Sieh’s Weah Book Launch in U.S.
[FrontPageAfrica] Washington — Bankole Thompson, one of America’s most distinguished and nationally renowned Black journalists, and significant voice on the cultural landscape, whose work is known for probing uncomfortable issues of race, freedom and …
Africa: Idris Elba, Mo Abudu Announce Partnership to Promote African Storytelling
[Premium Times] The new partnership, they say, will provide opportunities through a two-fold approach.
Africa: Looting and Decay – How The Pandemic Wrought Real Damage to African Heritage
[The Conversation Africa] The Covid-19 pandemic will long be remembered for the lockdowns it imposed and the millions of lives it stole, particularly among the elderly. A recent Unesco report shows that it has also took a subtle yet large toll on our w…
Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform at UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul
[Premium Times] Burna Boy follows up his appearance at the 2023 NBA All-Star weekend halftime show with another big event
South Africa: SAMRO Saddened by the Sudden Passing of its Newest Board Member Gloria Bosman
[allAfrica] The Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) is saddened by the passing of its Board Member, Ms Gloria Bosman, who passed away on 14 March 2023.
Kenya: Ukraine, Kenya Street Artists to Jointly Create a Mural Triptych in Nairobi
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Ukrainian Institute and agency for cultural development, Port will present “Grains of Culture” –The Wall project in Nairobi on Friday.