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South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Congratulates Miss South Africa 2024

12th August 2024

[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Culture wishes to congratulate Miss South Africa 2024, Ms Mia le Roux.

Ghana: Top Six Celebrities Who Have Publicly Endorsed Political Parties

12th August 2024

[Accra Times] While some celebrities pledged allegiance to the party in hopes of launching their own political careers, others did so because they genuinely identified with the beneficial policies aimed at revitalizing the creative industry, as outlined in the party's manifesto.

Liberia: Liberian Gospel Artist Unveils U.S.$1.2m Health Facility in Margibi.

12th August 2024

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Liberian gospel musician Charles Sleyon has unveiled a US$1.2 million health facility in Morris Farm, Lower Margibi County.

Nigeria: Nigerian Customs Address Smuggling, Other Ills in New Movie ‘Beyond the Badge’

12th August 2024

[Premium Times] The movie, 'Beyond the Badge,' not only tells a gripping story but also delves into themes of love, faith, acts of service, and dedication.

Malawi: ‘Tshwala Bam’ Tiktok Duo Titom and Yuppe Joining Lake of Stars Headliners

12th August 2024

[Nyasa Times] After announcing South African singer Sho Madjozi as the regional headliner for the 2024 Lake of Stars festival, organizers will also bring in 'Tshwala Bam' Tiktok duo TitoM and Yuppe to "ignite" the festival, scheduled for 6th to 8th September at Fish Eagle Bay Lodge in Nkhotakota District.

Africa: Cultural Treasures in Africa and French Polynesia Join Unesco Heritage List

12th August 2024

[RFI] The World Heritage Committee has this month inscribed 26 new cultural and natural properties to Unesco's World Heritage List, including five in Africa and one in French Polynesia.

Africa: How Afrobeats Is Sampling Nostalgia for the Gen Zs

12th August 2024

[African Arguments] With the industry awash with money, global notoriety, bold Afrobeats producers are buying early Afrobeats records, channelling them to an audience seeking its slice of the musical memory pie.

Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Model Takes Capital By Storm

9th August 2024

[The Herald] Twenty -- Six year old model, Jonathan Simba, reckons unity is critical for the growth of pageantry.

Ghana: 2024 Ako Caine Prize – Ghanaian Author Tryphena Yeboah Shortlisted for £10,000 Prize

9th August 2024

[Accra Times] Yeboah's story, "The Dishwashing Women," published in Narrative Magazine (Fall 2022), earned her a spot among five writers from across the continent competing for the £10,000 prize

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Launches Historical Book

9th August 2024

[Liberian Observer] Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has launched a new book, highlighting the importance of not just what is said, but how, when, and where it is communicated--a message she described as essential for everyone.

Ghana: Ghanaian Films Lack Meaningful Lessons – Maame Dokono

9th August 2024

[Accra Times] Legendary Ghanaian actress, Grace Omaboe, popularly known as Maame Dokono, has indicated that current Ghanaian films lack depth in their storylines.

Zimbabwe: Macheso Now a Spent Force – Survey

9th August 2024

[The Herald] A 24-hour poll that was run by The Herald on its X handle and reached close to 8 000 people has indicated that Sungura legend Alick Macheso is now a spent force.

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation

9th August 2024

[Parliament of South Africa] The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs, Mr Mosa Chabane, notes the preliminary update from the Minister of Home Affairs on the investigation into the citizenship of Miss SA contestant Ms Chidimma Adetshina.

Zimbabwe: Jacaranda Music Festival 2024 Launched

9th August 2024

[263Chat] Stanbic Bank will once again bankroll the country's premier annual musical event, Stanbic Bank Jacaranda Music Festival which kicks off in October this year.

Rwanda: Amapiano Fever – How Kigali Became a Magnet for Global Djs, Artistes

9th August 2024

[New Times] Eight months into 2024, Rwanda's entertainment industry is thriving, drawing global celebrities to Kigali for exciting weekend events.

South Africa: Sexual Abuse and Bad Pay – Women’s Struggles in South African Live Music Exposed

9th August 2024

[The Conversation Africa] Women working in live music as performers and in other onstage and behind-the-scenes roles in South Africa experience exclusion from decision-making, unequal pay, pressure to fit stereotyped roles, constant micro-aggressions, and real danger of gender-based violence. This is according to new industry research commissioned by the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro).

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South Africa: Committee On Arts and Culture Congratulates Miss South Africa 2024

Ghana: Top Six Celebrities Who Have Publicly Endorsed Political Parties

Liberia: Liberian Gospel Artist Unveils U.S.$1.2m Health Facility in Margibi.

Nigeria: Nigerian Customs Address Smuggling, Other Ills in New Movie ‘Beyond the Badge’

Malawi: ‘Tshwala Bam’ Tiktok Duo Titom and Yuppe Joining Lake of Stars Headliners

Africa: Cultural Treasures in Africa and French Polynesia Join Unesco Heritage List

Africa: How Afrobeats Is Sampling Nostalgia for the Gen Zs

Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Model Takes Capital By Storm

Ghana: 2024 Ako Caine Prize – Ghanaian Author Tryphena Yeboah Shortlisted for £10,000 Prize

Liberia: Ex-President Sirleaf Launches Historical Book

Ghana: Ghanaian Films Lack Meaningful Lessons – Maame Dokono

Zimbabwe: Macheso Now a Spent Force – Survey

South Africa: Home Affairs Chairperson Calls On Department to Conclude Chidimma Adetshina Investigation

Zimbabwe: Jacaranda Music Festival 2024 Launched

Rwanda: Amapiano Fever – How Kigali Became a Magnet for Global Djs, Artistes

South Africa: Sexual Abuse and Bad Pay – Women’s Struggles in South African Live Music Exposed

South Africa: Chidimma Adetshina Withdraws From Miss South Africa Pageant

Nigeria: I Sold My Childhood to Provide for My Family – Rema

South Africa: Cabinet Commends Addition of SA Sites to Unesco List

Zimbabwe: Diasporans Hail Afripraise UK Concert Initiative

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