Nigeria: Colleagues Mourn As Ace Nollywood Actor, Murphy Afolabi, Dies
[Leadership] The Nigerian movie industry has again lost another actor, producer and director, Murphy Afolabi.
South Africa: André De Ruyter’s Truth to Power – the End of Days (Book Extract)
[Daily Maverick] When André de Ruyter took over as Eskom CEO in January 2020, he quickly realised why it was considered the toughest job in South Africa. His account takes the reader inside the boardrooms and government meetings where South Africa…
Nigeria: Davido Announces New Netflix Docu-Series ‘David’
[Leadership] Nigerian superstar Davido, has announced a new series on global streaming giant, Netflix.
Nigeria: Seun Kuti – Assault On an Officer, Serious Offense, Police Warns
[Vanguard] Regardless of the state you are in, the FCT Police Command has cautioned that assault on a police officer is considered a serious offense.
Africa: Souleymane Cissé Is Honoured As One of Africa’s Boldest and Most Pioneering Film-Makers
[The Conversation Africa] Souleymane Cissé is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest African film-makers of all time – and the world’s most prestigious film festival, Cannes, agrees. The Mali-born director has been announced as this year’s rec…
Zimbabwe: Winky D Set to Drop a Rare Extended Play
[New Zimbabwe] AS his army of followers are still digesting his latest offering “Eureka Eureka”, undisputed Zimdancehall king Winky D will unleash a rare extended play (EP) which is being curated by renowned reggae producer Dynamq.
Nigeria: IG Orders Arrest of Fela Kuti’s Son, Seun, for Assaulting Policeman
[This Day] Abuja — The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Usman Baba, last night, ordered the arrest of Afrobeat Singer, Seun Kuti for assaulting a police officer.
Nigeria: Fans Mourn Nollywood Actor, Saint Obi
[Premium Times] Fans and families have continued to pay their last respect to the veteran actor with the hashtags #RIP Saint Obi and #Obinna Nwafor on Twitter.
Nigeria: Assault on Police Officer – ‘ IGP Orders ‘Immediate Arrest’ of Seun Kuti
[Premium Times] The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, has ordered the arrest of Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti, who was captured on video assaulting a police officer in uniform.
Nigeria: Veteran Nolywood Actor, Saint Obi Dies
[Leadership] Veteran Nollywood actor, Obinna Nwafor, popularly known as Saint Obi is dead.