Nigeria: Real Reason Speed Darlington Hasn’t Been Released – Lawyer
[Premium Times] Speed Darlington’s prolonged detention continues to spark public curiosity, as today marks three weeks since his second arrest on 27 November during a performance in Owerri, Imo State.
Nigeria: Stampede – Popular Oyo Radio Station Agidigbo FM Denies Organising Carnival
[Leadership] The management of popular Ibadan radio station, Agidigbo FM has disclaimed as false, the rumour that it organised the carnival resulting in the death and injuries to some children on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Oyo Govt Arrests Organisers of Children Carnival Over Stampede
[Leadership] Organisers of the Wednesday carnival leading to the death of yet-to-be-confirmed children have been arrested by the Nigeria Police.
Tanzania: Vanessa Mdee Exposes Dark Secrets of Music Industry, Sacrifices Made for Fame
[New Times] Celebrated Tanzanian songstress Vanessa Mdee has sparked a national conversation about faith, morality, and the sacrifices some make for fame after sharing eye-opening revelations about the music industry.
Ghana: Part of President Akufo-Addo’s Statue Damaged
[Ghanaian Times] Some unknown assailants have vandalised the statue of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, erected at the Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital roundabout, in the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis of the Western Region in November, this year.
Nigeria: Kano Darbur Named Unesco Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
[Premium Times] Kano Dubar met all five criteria that must be satisfied for an element to be inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Nigeria: How Berger Paints Helps Our Business Growth As Partners’
[This Day] Elijah Temile, and his son, Oritsetimeyin Temile, both Business partners of Berger Paints Nigeria (BPN) Plc’s products, have attributed their success to the firm’s high-quality range of products and the management’s support.
Zimbabwe: Kireni Zulu, Yesteryear Legends Itching for Recognition
[The Herald] Affable Marabi music exponent, Kireni Zulu, believes that yesteryear stars still have much to offer on the local showbiz landscape.
Nigeria: Burna Boy to Release 8th Album ‘No Sign of Weakness’
[Leadership] Burna Boy is set to release his eighth studio album titled: ‘No Sign of Weakness’ in 2025.
South Africa: Bad Gift Ideas – Ferrets and Other Exotic Wild Mammals As Pets
[The Conversation Africa] As the festive season approaches, the demand for pets as holiday gifts tends to spike. People can be drawn to exotic or unique animals, hoping to surprise their loved ones with something special.