Nigeria: Scorecard – How Nigeria’s Entertainment, Arts Sector Fared Under Buhari
[Premium Times] Despite Minister Lai Mohammed’s statements about the $104 million earned from film and music in 2019, there are doubts about the government’s involvement in this achievement.
South Africa: Harry Oppenheimer Biography Shows the Mining Magnate’s Hand in Economic Policies
[The Conversation Africa] In Harry Oppenheimer: Diamonds, Gold and Dynasty, his outstanding biography of the South African mining magnate who died in 2000, Michael Cardo shows that there is still mileage to be made in the study of dead white males who …
Uganda: Someone Wants My Wife, and She Is Going Because I Have No House, Comedian Kapere Cries Out
[Nile Post] Jokana Mbuuse alias Kapere, a comedian whose face launched him to stardom several years ago is in dire need of a house, after his wife Lydia Nakandi alias Mama Trump allegedly showed signs of being shaken from their decade long marriage.
Liberia: STUNN Announces August 24th to Drop Latest Music ‘H.I.M’ (Harmony in Motion)
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Sensational Liberia Musician STUNN formally known as Stunna has announced August 24, 2023, for the release of his debut extended play (EP) song, titled: “H.I.M” (Harmony in Motion).
Namibia: Natasha Van Der Merwe’s Namibian Tour Kicks Off Today
[Namibian] Multi-talented South African actress, singer, presenter, dancer and choreographer Natasha van der Merwe says she’s ready for her first Namibian tour.
Kenya: China Media Group Launches ‘Twinkle Star Project’ to Screen Chinese Cartoons in Africa
[Capital FM] Nairobi — China Media Group (CMG) has launched an animation tour titled “Twinkle Star Project” in Nairobi, Kenya, to screen its original cartoons in Kenyan schools.
Ghana: Renowned Writer Prof. Ama Ata Aidoo Is Dead
[Ghanaian Times] Professor Ama Ata Aidoo, the renowned author of ‘The Dilemma of a Ghost’ and ‘No Sweetness Here,’ and former Education Minister has passed on.
Uganda: Bismac Amumpaire Recognised for Travel and Cultural Journalism
[Nile Post] Bismac Amumpaire has been recognised for his pioneering work in Ugandan travel and cultural journalism in the Annual National Heritage Awards.
Rwanda: TIME100 Summit Coming to Rwanda
[New Times] In a groundbreaking move that highlights the growing significance of Africa on the global stage, TIME magazine has announced that the ‘TIME100 Summit and Impact Awards Africa’ will be held in Rwanda on November 17.
Rwanda: Tumenye Sinema – Empowering Young Filmmakers
[New Times] After extending operations to more sites in Rubavu District, Western Province and Muhanga, Tumenye Sinema has officially launched a new site in Huye, Southern province selecting 117 budding filmmakers.