Mauritius: Flora of the Mascarenes Project – Launching of Last Two Volumes On Orchids
[Government of Mauritius] The President of the Republic, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun, and the Director (Mauritius) of the Flora of the Mascarenes Project, Dr Jean Claude Autrey, launched, yesterday at the Mauritius Sugarcane Industry Research Institute (M…
Namibia: Popular Socialite Tate Geya Dies
[Namibian] Oshakati-based comedian and well-known personality Abraham Shivute, well known as Tate Geya, has died.
Sudan: Veteran Sudanese Actress Asia Abdelmajid Killed in Khartoum Battle
[allAfrica] Asia Abdelmajid, a renowned actress, was killed by a stray bullet fired during the ongoing crossfire between Sudan’s army and its paramilitary force in the capital city of Khartoum, reports BBC.
Kenya: No, Scam Facebook Account Offering Promotions Not Run By Kenyan Actor Blessing Lung’aho
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A Facebook account using the name and photos of Kenyan actor Blessing Lung’aho promises easy cash prizes. But it’s another scam.
Africa: Africa Fashion Week Brazil to Boost Economic, Cultural Ties
[This Day] Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria has said that the newly introduced Africa Fashion Week Brazil holding at the Expo center in São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil, in collaboration …
Nigeria: ‘Nollywood Generates Over $1.2b Annually but Only a Few Are Cashing Out’, Says Afriff Coo, Theo Ukpaa
[This Day] Fast-rising international filmmaker, Theo Ukpaa has emphasised that the Film industry in Nigeria has felt a big upheaval due to the influx of heavyweight platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video without denying the consistent impact of …
Nigeria: Broda Shaggi Joins Unilag Troupe to Showcase Play At Terra Kulture
[Premium Times] The vice-chancellor described stage performances as a unique tool for entertainment, raising awareness of societal ills as well as teaching morals, especially to young people and children.
Zimbabwe: Nigerian Gospel Diva Adah Ehi Itching for a Night in Harare – Preaches Hope to Zimbos
[New Zimbabwe] Nigerian gospel musician, Ada Ogochukwu Ehi, is relishing the prospect of staging her second musical appearance in the country when she performs at Harare International Conference Center (HICC) Saturday.
Africa: UNESCO Calls for More Protection for Artists Under Attack
[UN News] The international community must provide greater protection to artists caught up in armed conflict, political instability, and natural disasters, the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said in a new report titled Defen…
Zimbabwe: Winky D a Major Attraction At Braai Out As Police Greenlights Fiesta
[New Zimbabwe] All roads will lead to Kingfisher park this weekend as Zimdancehall kingpin, Winky D, will headline the Braai Out fete, his first performance in Harare since the launch of his album ‘Eureka Eureka’