Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition – AGN
[Premium Times] The actor was hospitalised on New Year’s eve.
Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals
[New Zimbabwe] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP’s Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him.
South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema
[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special …
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday.
Africa: Coca-Cola in Africa – A Story of High Politics and Marketing Gumption
[The Conversation Africa] A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years o…
Ethiopia: Guarding a Heritage – a Bid to Protect Mawlid Through UNESCO
[Reporter] Mawlid holds immense cultural and historical significance for Ethiopia’s Muslim community. It serves not only as a religious observance but also encompasses intricate traditions that have been passed down through generations. Through complex…
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Engaged to Ethiopian Techpreneur Michael Tesfay
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has finally said ‘Yes’ to fiancé Michael Tesfay after two years dating.
Rwanda: Gorilla Fashion Week Blends Styles at Maiden Edition
[New Times] For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali.
Rwanda: Kigali Boss Babes Unveil Their Reality TV Show At Black Elegance Party
[New Times] The inaugural Black Elegance Party held Friday night, December 29, at Century Park Hotel, Nyarutarama was not just all about celebrities walking through the red carpet in black attire. It was also an opportunity for the Kigali Boss Babes gr…
South Africa: Freedom-Fighting Photographer Peter Magubane Dies
[allAfrica] Renowned photojournalist and freedom fighter Peter Magubane has passed away at the age of 91.