Africa: Reclaiming the Past, Defining the Future
[allAfrica] Nairobi — This month, I visited the Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. It’s a stunning arena that was built ahead of FIFA World Cup 2010 and named after an anti-apartheid activist, trade unionist and politician who played a key…
Nigeria: Be Careful Who You Fall in Love With – DJ Cuppy Warns Singles
[Leadership] Nigerian disc jockey, Florence Otedola, popularly known as DJ Cuppy, has advised single youths to be careful who they fall in love with to avoid losing their peace of mind.
Nigeria: Tonto Dikeh Demands Mohbad’s Body for Burial
[Daily Trust] Actress Tonto Dikeh has expressed dissatisfaction with the Police Force’s “sluggish investigation” into the cause of the death of singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Police Release Naira Marley, Sam Larry
[Premium Times] Naira Marley and Sam Larry had been in police custody over the controversial death of rapper, musician and song writer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (Mohbad).
Ethiopia: Rising Productions Costs Thicken Plot for Producers, Writers
[Reporter] The commercialization of scripts and lyrics is a recent and quickly growing trend in the Ethiopian entertainment industry. This booming frontier offers new and more lucrative opportunities for creative writers as well as a wider range of opt…
Nigeria: Why I Like to Date Older Men – Beverly Osu
[Vanguard] Popular video vixen, actress and reality star Beverly Osu has revealed why she prefers to date older men. Reason: “I don’t want to be another woman’s sadness. I have always wanted to date people who could control me.” Beverly made this start…
Congo-Kinshasa: Henri Lopes, the Prime Minister of Congo Who Became a Famous Novelist
[The Conversation Africa] “On the other bank … that is where Henri Lopes now rests,” wrote novelist and journalist Nicolas Michel in a beautiful tribute to mark the passing of the celebrated Congolese author. It’s a reference, of course, to Lopes’ 19…
Rwanda: How Can the Artiste-Media War in Rwanda End?
[New Times] The media is the essence of music promotion, and musicians have to be part of the media, Rick Ross, one of the biggest rappers globally, recently said during the Baller Alert radio show.
Rwanda: Who Are the Performers Added on Move Africa Line-Up
[New Times] Rwanda’s renowned comedian Arthur Nkusi, singer Ariel Wayz, DJ Toxxyk, British-Rwandan choreographer Sherrie Silver and Kenya’s actress and journalist Azziad Nasenya and Jackie Lumbasi will join American Grammy winner Kendrick Lamar as they…
Uganda: Pomp, Colour As Minister Gen Katumba Wamala Launches Book
[Nile Post] Works and Transport Minister, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala has launched his autobiography, ENDURANCE; A Sure Shot To Victory” amid pomp and rave reviews by family members and friends at a function held at Hotel Africana in Kampala.