Rwanda: Young Filmmaker Debuts Documentary on Refugees
[New Times] In an industry often criticised for its lack of diversity and representation, a radical film has emerged, challenging societal perceptions and shedding light on the harsh experience of millions of refugees worldwide.
Tanzania: Diamond Sings Desmond, the World Listens
[Daily News] BONGO Flava mega star, Diamond Platnumz is one of the top African musicians making waves in the global music industry today.
Nigeria: Cheating Claim – Devil Is a Liar, God in Control – Banky W
[Daily Trust] Ace Nigerian singer, Bankole Wellington fondly known as Banky W has been in the news recently over an allegation of cheating on his wife, Adesua Etomi-Wellington, with a former signee on his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment.
Nigeria: Artificial Intelligence Making Musicians Mentally Lazy – 2Baba
[Premium Times] In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Nigerian singer, songwriter and record producer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, speaks about the pros and cons of adopting AI in music.
Nigeria: Nigerian Artists Who Sold Out Concerts Abroad
[Leadership] Nigerian artistes have continued to put the nation on the global map by their genres of music. These artistes have continued to own their space and churn out great music tagged Afrobeats and gone ahead to hold music tours abroad and pullin…
South Africa: Not Just a King – Shaka Ilembe Is a World Conqueror
[Scrolla] Letter from Limpopo: South Africa’s flagship epic series, Shaka Ilembe, could parachute the country’s arts industry onto the global stage, writes Thabiso Sekhula.
South Africa: Shaka Ilembe – South Africa’s Epic Production
[Scrolla] One of the biggest and most expensive productions to ever come out of South Africa, Shaka Ilembe is the height of excellence and backing local talent and the arts.
South Africa: There Is Room for All of Us KZN Royals
[Scrolla] A quiet revolution is sweeping through the traditional leadership in KwaZulu-Natal as a new monarch asserts itself.
Ethiopia: First Awi Language Film ‘Antagu’ Released After Year-Long Production
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The first-ever film in the Awi language, titled “Antagu,” has been released after more than a year of production, according to state broadcaster, ETV. The film’s premiere at the Awi Cultural hall in Injibara town, in Awi…
Liberia: Fortress Praise International Donates Books, Raises Funds for Scholarship Students
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — Fortress Praise International, a charity group, donated assorted books and reference materials Friday, June 16, 2023, to the Christ Foundation School on 12th Street in Monrovia, Liberia.