Sudan: Concerns Over Museum Artefacts
[Dabanga] Khartoum — Civilians and activists expressed fears that the contents of the National Museum in Khartoum might be damaged after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) took control of the premises and footage of museum raids circulated on social media.
Gambia: NCAC Trains Banjul Historic Built Heritage Data Collectors
[The Point] Data Collectors for Inventorying Banjul’s Historic Buildings, Sites and Values for Informed Policy Drive towards Urban Heritage conservation on Friday concluded a training on Banjul Historic Inventory data collection at the National Museum …
Africa: Liberia Joins Other Countries in Celebration of the Day of the African Child
[New Dawn] Liberia will be joining the global celebration of the Day of the African Child (DAC) on 16 June 2023, with an exciting indoor program scheduled to take place at the Monrovia City Hall.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Highest Grossing Film, Battle On Buka Street Starts Prime Video On June 16
[Vanguard] Nigeria’s highest grossing film, Battle on Buka Street, is set to launch exclusively on Prime Video on June 16. A certified Box Office hit, the movie, directed by Funke Akindele and Tobi Makinde boasts a unique storyline, impressive cinemato…
Africa: ‘Good Soup Is One of the Prime Ingredients of Good Living’ – A (Condensed) History of Soup, From Cave to Can
[The Conversation Africa] Hot soup on a cold day brings warmth and comfort so simple that we don’t think too much about its origins. But its long history runs from the Stone Age and antiquity through to modernity, encompassing the birth of the restaura…
Nigeria: Kate Henshaw Finally Unveils Daughter, Gabrielle
[Premium Times] Gabrielle, 23, is the product of a marriage between Henshaw and her former husband, Roderick James Nuttal.
Nigeria: ‘Exciting Journey for Me’, Don Jazzy Turns Soap Maker
[Vanguard] Legendary producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh also known as Don Jazzy has ventured into the beauty industry as he becomes a soap maker.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress Explodes Over N18m Tax From Lagos Govt
[Daily Trust] Ace Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, has called out the Lagos state government over a letter she received to pay N18 million tax.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia’s Musicians Fled the Country After the 1974 Revolution – How Their Culture Lives On
[The Conversation Africa] The overthrow of Ethiopian emperor Haile Selassie in 1974 led to violent conflict that had a particularly heavy impact on musicians. Sing and Sing On: Sentinel Musicians and the Making of the Ethiopian American Diaspora is the…
Gambia: The Saxophone With Cannonball Adderly
[The Point] It is said that the piano is the fundamental instrument of jazz; however, it is also evident that as jazz music evolved the significance of other musical instruments became noticeable and the musicians who played those instruments became ve…