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Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Cartoonist Obe Ess Is Dead, Sanwo-Olu Mourns

16th April 2025

[Premium Times] The deceased spent many years at The Guardian newspaper, where his cartoons became powerful tools renowned for his sharp wit and distinctive style.

Zimbabwe: Musicians Promise Fireworks At 45th Uhuru Bash

16th April 2025

[The Herald] An array of musicians billed for the 45th Uhuru Musical Gala in Gokwe are eager to perform, with many promising spectacular displays.

Zimbabwe: Chitima Relishes ‘G20’ Experience

16th April 2025

[The Herald] Zimbabwean actor Tendaiishe Chitima made her international film debut in the new Hollywood movie "G20" starring Viola Davis, Anthony Anderson, Marsai Martin and Ramón Rodríguez.

Morocco: Bab L’bluz Returns to America

16th April 2025

[Afropop] Bab l'Bluz has been the brainchild of French musician Brice Bottin and Moroccan musician Yousra Mansoor since they first met in 2016 as part of a music collective in Morocco that was combining modern jazz and traditional Gnawa music. The duo bonded over their love of Gnawa, but also the blues and rock. They quickly found their groove, formed a quartet, and composed 10 songs that eventually became their first album, Nayda, released in 2020 on Real World Records. Not bad for a new band. After touring

Africa: Tdendana – Music As Journalism

16th April 2025

[Afropop] At this year's Babel Music Expo, a world music conference and festival held in Marseille in March, attendees were treated to the evening concerts as well as daytime showcases from emerging artists. One of these was sponsored by Villes des Musiques du Monde, a French national initiative specifically dedicated to promoting such talent. One of the winners of the Le Prix des Musiques d'ICI who performed - and that we really enjoyed - was Algerian-French singer/songwriter Nassim Dendane.

Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwean Singer Who Found Fame in China – and Obscurity At Home

15th April 2025

[New Zimbabwe] IT was 2017 and Jo Stak - wearing a red tuxedo jacket, a bow tie and a homburg hat - was belting out a Mandarin song.

Nigeria: Korea Seeks Improved Cultural Exchange With Nigeria

15th April 2025

[This Day] Abuja -- The Republic of Korea has called for enhanced cultural exchange with Nigeria, emphasizing the importance of cross-fertilization to bolster diplomatic relations and share mutual experiences.

Nigeria: Alleged N1.38 Billion Fraud – Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother, Jude in Court

15th April 2025

[Premium Times] Mr P, accused Jude of secretly incorporating a company, Northside Music Limited, to collect and control P-Square's royalties without the knowledge or consent of its members.

South Africa: South Africa’s Ncazelo Mlilo Wins Global Honours At The Women Changing The World Awards

15th April 2025

[Women Changing the World Awards] Mental health advocate Ncazelo Mlilo has been internationally recognised at the prestigious Women Changing the World Awards, often described as the most prestigious for trailblazing women making extraordinary impact.

South Africa: Play Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Rhodes Must Fall Movement

15th April 2025

[GroundUp] A reimagined version of the popular 2016 "The Fall" play is being staged at Joburg's The Market Theatre until 4 May

Zimbabwe: Tributes Pour in for Late Sungura Musician

15th April 2025

[The Herald] SUNGURA musician Tatenda Pinjisi, who succumbed to injuries sustained in a road traffic accident at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital on Sunday, will be buried in Mutoko tomorrow.

Africa: The Reason Behind the Increasing Popularity of Online Live Dealer Casinos

14th April 2025

[InfoWire] In recent years, online live dealer casinos have become increasingly popular amongst online gamblers. Live dealer games provide an authentic casino experience from the comfort of your own home, with real human dealers managing games in real time via high-definition video streams. This immersive experience combines the convenience of online play with the social interaction of a land-based casino. As technology improves and online casinos invest in expanding their live dealer offerings, this innovative

Zimbabwe: Musicians Mourn Tatenda Pinjisi

14th April 2025

[The Herald] Zimbabwean musicians have expressed grief and sorrow following the passing of sungura artiste Tatenda Pinjisi, who was involved in a road traffic accident near Norton on Friday evening.

Liberia: Former President Sirleaf Launches Book On Fight Against Ebola

14th April 2025

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Former President Sirleaf launches a book on Liberia's fight against Ebola, as she reflects on resilience of the population here.

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation, Threat to Life – Portable Is in Our Custody – Police

14th April 2025

[Vanguard] The Kwara Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.

Rwanda: Youth, Memory, and Music – What We Witnessed At Kigali’s ‘Kwibuka Open Mic Night’

14th April 2025

[New Times] From the ancestral art of guca imigani, kuvugira inka, and guterana, storytelling has long been the soul of Rwandan tradition, a vessel for truth-telling, wisdom-sharing, and memory preservation.

Zimbabwe: Holy Ten Forced Off Stage After Angry Fans Throw Missiles, Again!

14th April 2025

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe hip-hopper Holy Ten continues to face rejection by fans after his act during Bling 4's album launch was cut short after the crowd started throwing objects at him.

Zimbabwe: Omemma Concert Reverberates Despite Rains

14th April 2025

[The Herald] Rains that fell in Harare last Friday night failed to wash away the Omemma Tour featuring American gospel star Chandler Moore.

South Africa: 14 Artists From South Africa And Denmark Selected for The 2025 AmaGroove Residency

11th April 2025

[One Groove] The wait is finally over. One Groove - in partnership with the Riky Rick Foundation, AUTOR, Nirox Foundation, Koda Kultur, the Danish Foreign and Cultural Ministries respectively - is proud to announce the 14 artists from both South Africa and Denmark (7 from each country) who have been selected to participate in the 2025 AmaGroove Residency in SA.

Nigeria: Davido’s Interview – Lessons and Observations

11th April 2025

[Premium Times] I spent an hour yesterday watching Davido's interview on The Breakfast Club, and it felt so good for so many reasons.

ARTS & CULTURE

Odun Ifa Exhibition

Nigeria: Renowned Nigerian Cartoonist Obe Ess Is Dead, Sanwo-Olu Mourns

Zimbabwe: Musicians Promise Fireworks At 45th Uhuru Bash

Zimbabwe: Chitima Relishes ‘G20’ Experience

Morocco: Bab L’bluz Returns to America

Africa: Tdendana – Music As Journalism

Zimbabwe: The Zimbabwean Singer Who Found Fame in China – and Obscurity At Home

Nigeria: Korea Seeks Improved Cultural Exchange With Nigeria

Nigeria: Alleged N1.38 Billion Fraud – Peter Okoye Testifies Against Brother, Jude in Court

South Africa: South Africa’s Ncazelo Mlilo Wins Global Honours At The Women Changing The World Awards

South Africa: Play Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Rhodes Must Fall Movement

Zimbabwe: Tributes Pour in for Late Sungura Musician

Africa: The Reason Behind the Increasing Popularity of Online Live Dealer Casinos

Zimbabwe: Musicians Mourn Tatenda Pinjisi

Liberia: Former President Sirleaf Launches Book On Fight Against Ebola

Nigeria: Alleged Defamation, Threat to Life – Portable Is in Our Custody – Police

Rwanda: Youth, Memory, and Music – What We Witnessed At Kigali’s ‘Kwibuka Open Mic Night’

Zimbabwe: Holy Ten Forced Off Stage After Angry Fans Throw Missiles, Again!

Zimbabwe: Omemma Concert Reverberates Despite Rains

South Africa: 14 Artists From South Africa And Denmark Selected for The 2025 AmaGroove Residency

Nigeria: Davido’s Interview – Lessons and Observations

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