Nigeria: After Two Attempts, Nollywood Producer Tchidi Chikere Announces Third Marriage
[Premium Times] A serial groom, Mr Chikere married his first wife, Sophia Williams, an actress, producer, skincare expert, and entrepreneur in 2003.
Liberia: Book Review for Dance of My Father-a New Collection of Short Stories
[New Dawn] The master storyteller comes alight again. Nemen M. Kpahn takes us down memory lane. In his newest work, we find ourselves in the heyday of the Liberian civil war; where prominence, education, and dignity were trashed down and replaced with …
Senegal: Senegal Musician Baaba Maal Named UN Ambassador on Desertification
[allAfrica] Baaba Maal, the renowned Senegalese singer-songwriter, has been appointed as a goodwill ambassador for the U.N. Convention to Combat Desertification, as reported by The Associated Press.
Nigeria: There’s More Behind AY, Basketmouth Feud Than ’30k Saga’ – Julius Agwu
[Vanguard] Ace comedian Julius Agwu has said that there is more to the feud between his colleagues AY Makun and Bright Okpocha aka Basketmouth, than the N30,000 story being shared with the public.
Uganda: Ghetto Kids Rise From the Slums to Greatness
[Nile Post] On Saturday, the Ghetto Kids auditioned on the dazzling stage of Britain’s Got Talent and earned a golden buzzer mid-performance for their sensational act that electrified both the judges and the audience.
Nigeria: 5 Nigerian Artists to Watch Out for in 2023
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Rwanda: Top Five Songs Trending in Rwanda – What’s On Your Playlist?
[New Times] Ever since 2023 began, Rwandan musicians have stayed active on the mission of releasing back to back hits, and the month of April and March was not left out.
Nigeria: Chimamanda and the Spikes of Facile Criticisms
[This Day] In these days of social unrest and political tension, when the problems of Nigeria has become gigantic in extent and chaotic in detail, Chimamanda Ngozi-Adichie’s open letter to United States President, Joe Biden, engenders a timeless truth …
Uganda: Britain’s Got Talent – Uganda’s Ghetto Kids, ‘Angel’ Choirboy Move Judges
[Vanguard] Britain’s got talent 2023 has officially began. And one of Africa’s famous dance group “The Ghetto Kids” from Uganda decided to be a part of the show as they bagged themselves “The Golden Buzzer”.
Nigeria: The Trade – Blossom Chukwujekwu Is Ruthless in This Poignant Tale of Kidnappings in Nigeria
[Premium Times] Despite being a missed opportunity to start off the year with a bang, The Trade is one of the few Nollywood films that pays close attention to details.