Ghana: Renowned Author Gets State-Assisted Funeral
[Ghana Presidency] The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has conveyed his deepest condolences to the Ogyadze Asona Family of Abora Nkwanta and Abeadze Kyeakor following the sad passing of illustrious Ghanaian author, poet and play…
Zimbabwe: Comedienne Mai Titi Jailed 9 Months
[New Zimbabwe] Local comedienne Mai Titi has been sentenced to 12 months imprisonment with 6 months suspended on condition that she does not commit a similar offence.
Africa: A New Era for African Children – the Digital Revolution’s Double-Edged Sword
[UNFPA] Blog by Shudufhadzo Musida, Miss South Africa 2020 and Regional Champion for UNFPA East and Southern Africa, to commemorate the International Day of the African Child: the rights of the child in the digital environment
Nigeria: Guinness World Records – Chef Lata Tondon Breaks Silence After Hilda Baci Displaced Her
[Vanguard] Indian chef Lata Tondon has broken silence after being displaced by Nigerian chef Hilda Effiong Bassey, aka Hilda Baci, as the new record holder for the longest cooking marathon by an individual.
Nigeria: I Prefer Ronaldo to Messi – Wizkid
[Vanguard] Grammy-award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has revealed his favourite between Cristiano Rolando and Lionel Messi.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s ‘Tallest’ Man, Afeez Agoro, Is Dead
[Premium Times] Earlier in May, Agoro solicited N5 million from the public for his chronic hip arthritis treatment, which would see his ball and socket joint replaced.
Zimbabwe: Mai Titi Slapped With 9 Months Prison Sentence
[263Chat] Harare socialite and comedienne Felistas Murata, better known as Mai Titi, has been sentenced to nine months in prison after she was convicted of fraud and theft.
Nigeria: Hilda Baci ‘Breaks’ Another Guinness World Record
[Premium Times] “Hilda’s record attempt took the world of social media by storm.”
Zimbabwe: Mai Titi Sent Back to Remand Prison
[263Chat] Felistas Murata, better known as Mai Titi, was today sent back to remand prison after the presiding magistrate in her fraud trial moved her sentencing date to Thursday.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actor, Don Brymo Uchegbu Dies in His Sleep
[Vanguard] The Enugwu-Ukwu, Anambta State-born actor reportedly died in his sleep on Thursday.