Zimbabwe: John Hlatywayo – Remembering a Great Artist Who Was Woefully Neglected By History
[The Conversation Africa] John Hlatywayo, who has died at 96, was a great painter, sculptor and mentor. However he is woefully neglected in the art history of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.
Tunisia: Over 40 Female Potters Receive Support Under Hrayer Sejnane Project
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Hrayer Sejnane project, which has come to a close, provided support to over forty female potters in Sejnane, Bizerte (northern Tunisia) through training sessions on communication, sales techniques and the adminis…
Ghana: Theatre and Development – The Ghanaian Case
[Ghanaian Times] That theatre and its psyche is grossly misunderstood in the Ghanaian society due to deep ignorance about what theatre is all about cannot be disputed by any sincere authoritative expert of theatre or theatre critic.
Nigeria: Nigerian Jollof Is Better Than Ghanaian Jollof – Chef Hilda Baci
[Vanguard] Popular chef, Hilda Baci has weighed in on the Ghanaian jollof vs Nigerian jollof debate.
Nigeria: Comedy Star Nasty Blaq Becomes Latest Cardtonic Brand Ambassador
[Vanguard] Lagos, Nigeria- Cardtonic, the leading gift card trading platform in Nigeria and Ghana, has announced a fresh new partnership with popular comedian Nasty Blaq! We’re thrilled to bring Nasty on board as our newest brand ambassador to represen…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Reburial Saga, Family Feud, Toxicology Results, Other Recent Updates
[Premium Times] Mohbad’s family seems to be in an unending squabble over his reburial, while other forms of controversy and strings of startling revelations continue to trail the artiste’s untimely death.
South Africa: Tyla Teaches Americans to ‘Voetsek!’
[Scrolla] South African pop sensation Tyla is making waves across the pond, teaching American radio radio hosts South African slang.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Toxicology Ongoing in U.S., Says Coroner
[Daily Trust] The Lagos Coroner Court sitting at Ita-Elewa, Ikorodu, on Wednesday, said the most crucial aspect of an autopsy to determine the cause of death of late singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, is being conducted in the United …
Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 ‘Davido Day’
[Leadership] The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of Atlanta.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Ranked Billboard Afrobeats Artist for 2023 Ahead of Wizkid, Davido
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has been ranked No. 1 on the Billboard Year-End U.S. Afrobeats Artists Chart.