Malawi: Multichoice Africa Pulls DStv Services in Malawi
[Nyasa Times] Following today, August 8’s High Court of Malawi’s order directing MultiChoice Malawi to comply with the order of injunction which was granted to Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) on July 29th restraining the digital ente…
Zimbabwe: Holy Ten Cannot Be Cancelled – Says Enzo Ishall – Defends Rapper’s ‘Ed Huchi’ Endorsement
[New Zimbabwe] Zimdancehall chanter Enzo Ishall is in the eye of the storm after defending Holy Ten’s decision to support President Emmerson Mnangagwa ahead of the general elections.
Uganda: Balaam Barugahara Elected President of Ugandan Entertainment Promoters
[Nile Post] Businessman, Balaam Barugahara has been elected the president of the National Federation of Entertainment Promoters Limited (NAFEP).
South Africa: ‘Maybe Today, I’ll Slip Away…’ Sugar Man Sixto Rodriguez Passes Away
[Daily Maverick] Sixto Rodriguez, a huge star in South Africa in the 70s and again later with the release of a documentary in 2012, passed away at the age of 81. The official Rodriguez website sugarman.org announced on Wednesday: “It is with great sadn…
Nigeria: U.S. Court Dismisses Case Challenging Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
[Premium Times] The Benin Bronzes have long been the centre of restitution debates.
South Africa: Sixto Rodriguez Dies – A Tribute
[Scrolla] LOVED AND LOST: Sixto Diaz Rodriguez: (July 10, 1942 – August 8, 2023)
Africa: Through Space and Rhyme – How Hip-Hop Uses Afrofuturism to Take Listeners On Journeys of Empowerment
[The Conversation Africa] It is perhaps only natural, as hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, that people look to the genre’s future. But for some rappers, the future has always been part of the story.
Africa: A Mythical Giant Snake Is Helping Raise Climate Awareness in Malawi
[African Arguments] Sensitive campaigners are finding that belief in Napolo, a legendary multi-headed monster, is no barrier to environmental understanding and action.
Mali: Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko
[Afropop] Fatoumata Diawara’s latest album, “London Ko,” is an uplifting musical journey that lly blends electronic music with the rich traditions of Malian Wassoulou music. The production of this album creates a mesmerizing fusion that showcases Diawa…
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.