Rwanda: Ncuti Gatwa On the Verge of BBC’s Doctor Who Exit
[New Times] Ncuti Gatwa, the Rwandan-Scottish actor who made history as the first Black actor to take on the iconic role of the Doctor, may be concluding his time in the TARDIS sooner than expected, according to reports.
Liberia: Frank Artus Returns With Sequel ‘Inside the Bush,’ Promising a Cinematic Masterpiece
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The wait is finally over for fans of Liberian cinema as Frank Artus, the acclaimed actor and director, prepares to unveil the much-anticipated sequel “Inside The Bush”, set to premiere on February 28th.
Nigeria: ‘Chika Ike Isn’t My Seventh Wife, Her Pregnancy Not Mine’ – Ned Nwoko
[Premium Times] “As a public figure and his wife is also an actress, it is not unusual for bloggers seeking attention to fabricate such stories…”
Nigeria: 90% of People Criticizing My Book Haven’t Read It – Dele Farotimi
[Daily Trust] Lawyer and activist, Dele Farotimi, says 90 per cent of people criticizing his recent book on the Nigerian judiciary have not read the content.
Kenya: New Kenyan Film ‘Love and Coffee’ Blends Romance, Class Struggles, and Coffee Industry Reforms
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The highly anticipated feature film “Love and Coffee” is set to debut in Kenya, weaving a compelling narrative of romance, family tensions, and the fight to transform the country’s coffee industry.
Nigeria: ‘Free My Son, He’s Not in His Right Senses – 2baba’s Mum to Natasha Osawaru
[Premium Times] Nigerian music star 2Baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, has responded to her son’s proposal to Natasha Osawaru, the Deputy Majority Leader of the Edo State House of Assembly.
Zimbabwe: Afrobeats’ Rise Documented in ‘The Odyssey,’ New Film From Adekunle Gold Featuring Seun Kuti and Ebenezer Obey
[New Zimbabwe] In an ambitious effort to chart the lineage of Yoruba and Afrobeats music over the past century and its global influence, Nigerian superstar Adekunle Gold has co-produced a forthcoming documentary titled “The Odyssey.” Co-produced by and…
South Africa: Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History
[The Conversation Africa] Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.
Rwanda: Gospel Singer Alexis Dusabe to Celebrate 25 Years in the Ministry
[New Times] Renowned gospel singer Alexis Dusabe will stage a concert to launch of his third album in a grand celebration of his 25-year anniversary in the ministry.
Zimbabwe: Master H Leads 23rd Nama Nominees
[The Herald] Organisers of the country’s premier arts merit awards, dubbed National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA), yesterday released nominees for this year’s edition ahead of the show next month.