Zimbabwe: Zimura, Chipfumbu War Ends
[The Herald] Muchaneta Chimuka — The nasty conflict between Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) and ‘ex-board member’ Phillip Chipfumbu, on allegation of misappropriation of the association’s funds has finally ended after the High Court threw a…
Rwanda: Why Producer Dr. Nganji Got Arrested
[New Times] Dr. Nganji, one of the pioneers of Kinyatrap sub genre and the brains behind Green Ferry Music studio and record label, has been behind the bars for the past few weeks, The New Times has learnt.
Nigeria: Jay Boogie in Critical Condition After Botched Butt Enlargement Surgery
[Premium Times] It’s a distressing situation for the influencer, who has previously undergone surgeries on his breasts and was preparing for gender reassignment surgery.
Nigeria: Made Kuti’s Wife Indeoye Reveals How They Met, Says ‘He Was My School Father’
[Vanguard] Inedoye, the wife of Made, a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and grandson of the iconic Fela Kuti, has revealed how she met the singer in secondary school.
Nigeria: Femi Kuti’s Son, Made, Weds Long-Time Lover
[Premium Times] The couple began their love story with a delightful engagement announcement on Instagram precisely one year ago.
Nigeria: Fela Anikulapo Kuti’s Grandson, Made, Weds
[Daily Trust] Made, the grandson of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, pioneer of afrobeat and son of multiple Grammy nominee, Femi Kuti, has wedded his lover, Inedoye Onyeso.
Nigeria: Amaju Pinnick Sues Davido, Obtains Interim Order Against Musician
[Premium Times] The lawsuits followed altercations between Davido and Mr Pinnick in October after the musician failed to show up for an event he was paid to perform.
Nigeria: Mohbad – Coroner Inquest, DNA Saga, Other Updates 50 Days After Late Singer’s Death
[Premium Times] Fifty days have elapsed since Mohbad’s shocking death and during this time, a series of significant developments and events have transpired.
Gabon: Gabon Seeks Return of Rare Fang Mask Sold in France for Over €4 Million
[RFI] Authorities in Gabon have launched a legal battle to get back a precious wooden mask used in secret ceremonies by the Fang ethnic group, which was brought to France in colonial times and sold at auction earlier this year for €4.2 million.
Tunisia: Fcapa 2023 – Four Tunisian Films Shortlisted in 4 Competitions
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Four Tunisian films were shortlisted in the 21st African Film Festival in the region of Apt (FCAPA), scheduled for November 9-14 in France.