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South Africa: Condolences to Family of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume

8th August 2024

[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family of veteran actress Connie Chiume, who passed away this week.

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Francis Duru Loses Son, Ifeanyi

8th August 2024

[Vanguard] Popular Nollywood actor, Francis Duru has announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi.

South Africa: Miss SA – South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft

8th August 2024

[Premium Times] "Adetshina could not have participated in the alleged unlawful actions of her mother, as she was an infant at the time when the activities took place in 2001..."

South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud

8th August 2024

[allAfrica] The Department of Home Affairs has disclosed that it discovered potential identity theft by the mother of Chidimma Adetshina. As a result of this revelation, the national beauty pageant is now in turmoil, as Adetshina had already been subjected to online abuse due to her Nigerian heritage.

South Africa: Connie Chiume – More Than an Actress, She Was a ‘Brilliant and Courageous Cultural Activist’

8th August 2024

[Daily Maverick] 'She was a Struggle icon in the industry committed to helping every artist to succeed. This industry needs more of her kind, with a commitment to shake government and business to invest more in the industry,' said musician Sipho 'Hotstix' Mabuse.

Nigeria: 2024 MTV VMAS – Usher, Chris Brown Bag ‘Best Afrobeats Video’ Nominations (Full Nominee List)

8th August 2024

[Premium Times] Their strategic collaborations earned them the nods.

South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court – South African News Briefs – August 08, 2024

8th August 2024

[allAfrica]

Nigeria: Actress Regina Daniels Responds to Critics of Her Anti-Protest Comments

8th August 2024

[Vanguard] Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has addressed criticism from Nigerians following her comments on the ongoing #EndBadGovernance protests in the country.

Rwanda: Mbonyi Welcomed With Pomp in Nairobi Ahead of Saturday Concert

8th August 2024

[New Times] Rwandan gospel musician Israel Mbonyicyambu, known as Israel Mbonyi, arrived in Nairobi, Kenya, on Wednesday, August 7, where he received a warm welcome ahead of his first performance in the country on Saturday, August 10.

South Africa: Cosatu Joins the Country in Mourning the Passing of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume

8th August 2024

[COSATU] The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) joins the millions of South Africans, as they mourn the passing of veteran actress Connie Chiume. The news of her departure has sent shock waves and brought sadness to the country and the world. Chiume passed away at Garden City Hospital in Johannesburg yesterday, aged 72.

Nigeria: Pastor Jerry Eze Is Nigeria’s Highest-Paid YouTuber – Report

8th August 2024

[Premium Times] The top five highest-earning YouTubers in Nigeria are pastors.

Nigeria: Osun-Osogbo Festival – Police Assure Participants of Safety

7th August 2024

[Daily Trust] The police command in Osun has said security measures have been put in place to ensure a hitch-free Osun-Osogbo festival, for the safety of the participants and their property.

Zimbabwe: Mashaya Shines At Imac English Open Tourney

7th August 2024

[The Herald] Shihan Wilfred Mashaya, the reigning Kobudo World Champion, dominated the International Martial Arts Corporation (IMAC) English Open Tournament held at the York Leisure Centre in England on Sunday, clinching four gold medals and one silver.

Malawi: FCB Inculcates Culture of Digital Banking Business On Nyasa Big Bullets Players

7th August 2024

[Nyasa Times] First Capital Bank (FCB) treated Nyasa Big Bullets Football Club players and officials to an exciting shopping spree on Monday at three Chipiku Plus stores in Blantyre as one way of inculcating the culture doing business through digital means.

Malawi: Evison Matafale to Be Honored At UMP Festival With Dedicated ‘Matafale Stage’

7th August 2024

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's late King of reggae, Evison Matafale who died on November 27 2001 is expected to be honored in a special way at this year's UMP Festival as the organizers of the event have announced that as part of remembering and respecting the fallen reggae music icon, they will name one of its main stage at the event scheduled for October 25-28 2024 at Cape Maclear in Mangochi as 'Matafale Stage'.

South Africa: Lurking Xenophobia – Miss South Africa Saga Is a Blot On Our Country’s Constitutional DNA

7th August 2024

[Daily Maverick] The calls for Chidimma Adetshina to be disqualified sprout from a toxic pond of xenophobia.

Ghana: I Received Gh₵374 From Ghamro As Royalties – Fancy Gadam Reveals

7th August 2024

[Accra Times] Ghanaian artiste, Mujahid Ahmed Bello, also known as Fancy Gadam has revealed that he received GH₵374 in royalties from his music from the Ghana Music Rights Organisation (GHAMRO).

Ghana: E.L Lists His Top Five Lyricists in Ghana

7th August 2024

[Accra Times] Explaining his preference for lyricists over rappers, E.L described lyricists as artists who convey meaningful rap messages through beats and rhythms in a coherent and artistic manner, often requiring multiple listens to fully grasp the depth of their lyrics.

Kenya: Too Early for Birds Stages Sold-Out Shows in Nairobi

7th August 2024

[Capital FM] In a spectacular display of storytelling and performance, the renowned Kenyan theatre crew "Too Early for Birds" brought history to life with their latest production this August at the Jain Bhavan Auditorium, Loresho.

South Africa: Apply for Funding for Community Heritage Project

7th August 2024

[SAnews.gov.za] The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC) is inviting heritage practitioners, activists and enthusiasts to apply for Heritage Funding until 30 August 2024.

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Odun Ifa Exhibition

South Africa: Condolences to Family of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume

Nigeria: Veteran Actor Francis Duru Loses Son, Ifeanyi

South Africa: Miss SA – South Africa Ministry of Home Affairs Accuses Chidimma Adetshina’s Mum of Fraud, Identity Theft

South Africa: Mother of Miss South Africa Contestant With Nigerian Heritage Accused of Fraud

South Africa: Connie Chiume – More Than an Actress, She Was a ‘Brilliant and Courageous Cultural Activist’

Nigeria: 2024 MTV VMAS – Usher, Chris Brown Bag ‘Best Afrobeats Video’ Nominations (Full Nominee List)

South Africa: Suspects in AKA, Tibz Murder Case to Appear in Court – South African News Briefs – August 08, 2024

Nigeria: Actress Regina Daniels Responds to Critics of Her Anti-Protest Comments

Rwanda: Mbonyi Welcomed With Pomp in Nairobi Ahead of Saturday Concert

South Africa: Cosatu Joins the Country in Mourning the Passing of Veteran Actress Connie Chiume

Nigeria: Pastor Jerry Eze Is Nigeria’s Highest-Paid YouTuber – Report

Nigeria: Osun-Osogbo Festival – Police Assure Participants of Safety

Zimbabwe: Mashaya Shines At Imac English Open Tourney

Malawi: FCB Inculcates Culture of Digital Banking Business On Nyasa Big Bullets Players

Malawi: Evison Matafale to Be Honored At UMP Festival With Dedicated ‘Matafale Stage’

South Africa: Lurking Xenophobia – Miss South Africa Saga Is a Blot On Our Country’s Constitutional DNA

Ghana: I Received Gh₵374 From Ghamro As Royalties – Fancy Gadam Reveals

Ghana: E.L Lists His Top Five Lyricists in Ghana

Kenya: Too Early for Birds Stages Sold-Out Shows in Nairobi

South Africa: Apply for Funding for Community Heritage Project

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