Nigeria: Cook-a-Thon – Chef Dami Surpasses Hilda Baci’s 100-Hour Record
[Vanguard] Nigerian chef, Damilola Adeparusi has surpassed the 100-hour world cooking record attempt by Hilda Baci.
Kenya: How Kenyan Hit Song Inspired Wimbledon Champ Okutoyi to Victory At Billie Jean King Cup
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Wimbledon Open doubles junior champion Angella Okutoyi says the Kenyan hit song “Angela” by Boutross and Juiceman gave her extra motivation to win her singles match 7-5, 6-3 against Morocco’s Malak El Allami during their Billie …
Rwanda: Netflix Boss Joins Alu Rwanda for Business Masterclass
[New Times] Netflix Co-founder and Chairman, Reed Hastings recently joined African Leadership University students in Rwanda for a series of talks, a unique opportunity for them to gain personalised advice on realising their entrepreneurial aspirations.
Nigeria: Hilda Baci – Woli Arole, Ekiti Chef, Other Nigerians Embark On Guinness World Record Attempt Spree
[Premium Times] It’s safe to say that it’s a season of record-breaking attempts in Nigeria because, as of 12 June, several vibrant Nigerians are emerging to earn a spot in the hall of fame.
Nigeria: Why I Changed My Name to Fefe Reina – Felicia Fred
[Vanguard] Nollywood actress, Felicia Fred has said she has changed her name to Fefe Reina and she did the announcement with a Cleopatra-Inspired photo shoot that got social media spreadeagled and awash with glowing comments.
South Africa: World’s Oldest Prehistoric Burial Site Discovered in South Africa
[RFI] Paleoanthropologist Lee Berger claims that the oldest burial site in the world, dating back to some 200,000 to 300,000 years ago, is in South Africa. He believes the primitive Homo naledi species buried their dead and carved symbols on tomb walls…
Namibia: Namibian Opera ‘Chief Hijangua’ Heads to Berlin
[Namibian] Masks are being cast in Windhoek’s city centre and the stage is amid a reimagination in the German capital as ‘Chief Hijangua’ announces its upcoming revival in Berlin.
Morocco: HRH Prince Moulay Rachid Chairs Award Ceremony of 22nd Hassan II Trophy for Traditional Equestrian Arts ‘Tbourida’
[MAP] Rabat — His Royal Highness Prince Moulay Rachid presided, on Sunday in Rabat, over the award ceremony of the 22nd Hassan II Trophy for Traditional Equestrian Arts “Tbourida”, which is part of the 2023 Moroccan Championship.
Seychelles: Seychelles Invites Visitors to Taste Creole Experience of Grandma’s Know-How
[Seychelles News Agency] Visitors to the island nation have a new activity to help them experience the Seychellois way of life, through history, culture, and cuisine, not from just anybody but from the wisest group of the society – the elders.
Algeria: President Tebboune Chairs Awarding Ceremony of Ali Maachi Award of Young Creators
[Algerie Presse Service] Algiers — President of the Republic Abdelmadjid Tebboune chairs the awarding ceremony of President of the Republic Award for Young Creators “Ali Maachi,” at the International Convention Centre in Algiers, on the National Artis…