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Uganda: Sheila Gashumba to Headline Vumbula Festival At Ndere

18th September 2025

[Nile Post] Entertainer Sheila Gashumba, popularly known as DJ Lil Stunner, has been announced as the headline act for this year's Vumbula Uganda Festival.

Nigeria: Akada Festival to Promote Reading Culture, Showcase Indigenous Authors

18th September 2025

[This Day] Funmi Ogundare

Africa: All of Africa Today – September 18, 2025

18th September 2025

[allAfrica]

Egypt: The Voice of Hind Rajab Selected to Open Doha Film Festival and Close Cairo International Film Festival

18th September 2025

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Sept 17 -- Fresh from its award at the 82nd Mostra de Venise, Tunisia's official submission for the 2026 Academy Awards, The Voice of Hind Rajab, has been selected as the opening film of the Doha Film Festival in Qatar and the closing film of the Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) in Egypt, both scheduled for November 2025.

Namibia: Namibia Secures Historic Spot in Three Global Pageants

18th September 2025

[Namibian] Namibia will, for the first time, be represented at three of the world's most recognised beauty pageants this year, marking a milestone moment for the country's pageantry.

Uganda: Ikon Awards Signs Landmark MOU With Michael Wawuyo to Feature in Nigerian Film

18th September 2025

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The iKON Awards has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with legendary Ugandan actor Michael Wawuyo Sr., to feature in the Nigerian drama film called Dambe, powered by Ramsey Films, Sozo Films Limited, BRS Studios, and Sauti Plus Media Hub.

Gambia: Fair Play or Free Ride? Tok Tok’s Tax Status Under Scrutiny As Yellow Taxi Business Struggles in Gambia

18th September 2025

[Foroyaa] In the heart of The Gambia's bustling cities, a new chapter in the country's transport saga is unfolding. The arrival and rapid growth of app-based ride-hailing services like Tok Tok have set off a fierce debate about fairness, competition, and the future of the nation's commercial transport sector.

Egypt: Egypt Hunts for 3,000-Year-Old Pharoah Bracelet Missing From Museum

18th September 2025

[Daba Finance]

Cote d’Ivoire: Tyrane Mondeny – New Powerhouse Voice of Cote d’Ivoire

18th September 2025

[Afropop] At the 2025 Nuits D'Afrique Festival in Montreal, we met old friends and saw well-established stars like Femi Kuti and Meiway. But one of the best things about this festival is the new discoveries we make. A case in point this year was Tyrane Mondeny of Ivory Coast. Her set was simply electrifying. With a powerhouse, blues belter voice a tight, muscular backing band and an athletic stage presence, she had the audience in the palm of her hand from the first note. The day after the set, Afropop's Banning

Zimbabwe: ‘For Little Shayna – ‘ Rifle Artist Connects to Zimbabwe Roots Through Whimsical Creations

17th September 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Like many asylum seekers, immigrants and refugees, Shayna Oosthuysen's childhood was split between two worlds -- the wild beauty of Southern Africa and the disorienting unknown of a new life in America.

Ethiopia: ‘The Medemer State’ Book Offers in-Depth Look At Ethiopia’s Problems, Solutions – PM Abiy’s Adviser

17th September 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's latest book, "The Medemer State," provides not only a comprehensive analysis of Ethiopia's challenges but also offers practical solutions, according to Getachew Reda, the Prime Minister's Advisor on East African Affairs.

Ghana: Musical Concert Held to Commemorate 126th Anniversary of Dr Ephraim Amu

17th September 2025

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mrs Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has described the late Dr Ephraim Amu as a towering symbol of Ghanaian nationhood, pan-Africanism, and cultural pride.

Ghana: Two Rocks Carved in 500 Bc By Jakpa Discovered

17th September 2025

[Ghanaian Times] Two rocks, believed to have been carved in the 500 BC by Ndewura Sumaila Jakpa, the founder of Gonjaland, and feature what appear to be Kufic/ Arabic inscriptions had been discovered in the Akamade area of the Klor Traditional Area located within the East Gonja Municipality.

Rwanda: Kigali DJs Get Decks Ready to Welcome Guests for Uci Race

17th September 2025

[New Times] The second edition of East Africa Connect event, a cross-border music showcase spotlighting both rising and established talent, returns to Kigali, this time around with the aim to entertain music lovers who are in the city for the 2025 UCI Road World Championship.

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Uganda: Sheila Gashumba to Headline Vumbula Festival At Ndere

Nigeria: Akada Festival to Promote Reading Culture, Showcase Indigenous Authors

Africa: All of Africa Today – September 18, 2025

Egypt: The Voice of Hind Rajab Selected to Open Doha Film Festival and Close Cairo International Film Festival

Namibia: Namibia Secures Historic Spot in Three Global Pageants

Uganda: Ikon Awards Signs Landmark MOU With Michael Wawuyo to Feature in Nigerian Film

Gambia: Fair Play or Free Ride? Tok Tok’s Tax Status Under Scrutiny As Yellow Taxi Business Struggles in Gambia

Egypt: Egypt Hunts for 3,000-Year-Old Pharoah Bracelet Missing From Museum

Cote d’Ivoire: Tyrane Mondeny – New Powerhouse Voice of Cote d’Ivoire

Zimbabwe: ‘For Little Shayna – ‘ Rifle Artist Connects to Zimbabwe Roots Through Whimsical Creations

Ethiopia: ‘The Medemer State’ Book Offers in-Depth Look At Ethiopia’s Problems, Solutions – PM Abiy’s Adviser

Ghana: Musical Concert Held to Commemorate 126th Anniversary of Dr Ephraim Amu

Ghana: Two Rocks Carved in 500 Bc By Jakpa Discovered

Rwanda: Kigali DJs Get Decks Ready to Welcome Guests for Uci Race

Africa: All of Africa Today – September 17, 2025

Africa: All of Africa Today – September 16, 2025

Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Hilda Baci’s Historic Largest-Serving of Jollof Rice

Nigeria: Singer Davido Clears Air On Viral Slap Video

Nigeria: Peter Obi, Others Hail Chimamanda Adichie At 48

Rwanda: Hollywood Star Michael Bay to Produce a Film On Rwandan Baby Gorilla

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