South Africa: Foundations Mourns the Passing of Ntate Peter Magubane
[NMF] It is with deep sadness that we have learned of the passing of Peter Magubane. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Tunisia: Tunisian Nacer Khemir Wins Turkey’s Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian filmmaker and artist Nacer Khmir was granted Turkey’s Necip Fazil Kisakurek Awards 2023 (international category). Ten more prizes were awarded to Turkish artists.
Zimbabwe: Winky D Faces Vicious Attacks From Zanu-PF Supporters Over Ghettocracy Score Performance
[New Zimbabwe] Ruling Zanu PF supporters are in overdrive, spewing vitriol against musician Winky D after he sampled a song over the weekend in which he delivered powerful social commentary.
Zimbabwe: Freeman Clears Air On Alleged Association With Armed Robbers, Maintains Innocence
[New Zimbabwe] Zimdancehall musician Emegy Chizanga known as Freeman appeared before the CID homicide division Tuesday to clarify his association with a killed armed robber, his lawyer has said.
Rwanda: Who Is Michael Tesfay, Ethiopian Techpreneur Engaged to Miss Rwanda 2020?
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe’s engagement to Michael Tesfay has been making rounds of headlines since the lovebirds made it public on January 2.
Nigeria: Onitsha Ijele Festival – Sustain Cultural Heritage, Nwoye Urges Citizens
[Vanguard] The Senator representing Anambra North in the Senate, Dr Tony Okechukwu Nwoye has urged the constituents to imbibe the cultural heritage to safeguard, promote and protect the diversity of the state.
Nigeria: Moment Davido, Chioma Stepped Out With Two Baby Strollers
[Vanguard] Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has shared a heartwarming video of himself and his lover, Chioma taking a walk with two baby strollers.
Nigeria: Yul Edochie Tackles May Over Her 2023 Reflection Comment
[Premium Times] ‘If you had lost your life while undergoing breast enlargement surgery, which you didn’t tell your husband about, what would people have said? Yul has killed that innocent woman, abi?”
South Africa: Cape Town’s Minstrels Kick Off Tweede Nuwe Jaar With a Bang As the Klopse Drum the Ghoema Beat
[Daily Maverick] The alternative New Year celebrations date back to the mid-19th century when the Cape slaves were given a day off from their duties on 2 January.
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Winners Congratulate Nishimwe on Her Engagement
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe’s engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay has had more than one heart melting at the viral pictures of the lovebirds’ special moment of romance.