Nigeria: Moyo Lawal, Mohbad, Asake, Others Top Google 2023 Searches in Nigeria
[Premium Times] In Nigeria, this year’s results show a heightened interest in lifestyle, local politics, and notable personalities such as Moyo Lawal, Peter Obi and Oladipupo Oladimeji, aka Oladips, who topped the trending people’s list for 2023.
Nigeria: Wizkid to Gift N100m to Children At Christmas in Honour of Late Mother
[Premium Times] ”Wizkid announced on his Instagram story that the gifting will commence in Surulere, Lagos State.”
Rwanda: Rwandan Rappers Reflect On Meeting Kendrick Lamar At ‘Move Africa’
[New Times] Kendrick Lamar’s recent performance at Global Citizen’s ‘Move Africa’ show in Kigali on December 6, provided Rwandan rappers with a unique opportunity to meet the renowned hip-hop icon.
Nigeria: Popular Poet Olanrewaju Adepoju Is Dead
[Vanguard] Veteran poet, music producer, and Yoruba culture promoter, Chief Olanrewaju Adepoju, is dead.
Kenya: President Ruto Says Govt Committed to Creating Jobs for the Youth in Sports, Creative Industries
[Capital FM] Nairobi — President William Ruto has expressed the government’s commitment to creating job opportunities for the youths in the sports and creative industries sectors.
Rwanda: Five Rwandan Rappers Reflect on Meeting Kendrick Lamar at ‘Move Africa’
[New Times] Kendrick Lamar’s recent performance at Global Citizen’s ‘Move Africa’ show in Kigali on December 6, provided local Rwandan rappers with a unique opportunity to meet the renowned hip-hop icon.
Nigeria: Creating 2024 Afcon Anthem, a Dream Come True – Yemi Alade
[Premium Times] The 34-year-old collaborated with some of the continent’s eminent musical talents, including the iconic Ivorian group Magic System and Egyptian singer Mohamed Ramadan, to create the AFCON 2024 Anthem.
Africa: Fashion Forward – Protect Africa From ‘Fagia’ Amid Alarming Global Stocktake
[IPS] Dubai — Thousands of bales of cheap, poor-quality secondhand clothing arrive on boats and ships docking on Africa’s extensive 26,000-kilometer-long coastline, dotted with at least 100 ports and harbors. From Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Uganda…
Africa: Khalid Makes Historic Debut With Performance at Hey Neighbour Festival in South Africa
[Hey Neighbour] Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Khalid made a groundbreaking appearance today at the Hey Neighbour Festival in South Africa, marking his inaugural performance on South African soil. The event was a part of the grand celebrat…
Kenya: Kenyans to Have Access to All National Parks During Jamhuri Day, CS Mutua Says
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government has announced free entry for all Kenyan citizens to all national parks and museums on Jamhuri Day, next week Tuesday.