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South Africa: Makwa Beats on Podcast Interviews – ‘Them Things Ruined My Life’

12th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Music producer Makwa Beats recently expressed how he felt about podcast interviews.

South Africa: Brenda Fassie’s 1997 Hit Song Vulindlela Still Raises Questions About South Africa As a Nation

12th July 2024

[The Conversation Africa] In 1997, South Africa's most famous music star had a huge hit. Brenda Fassie's Vulindlela became a national pop anthem, played especially at weddings and celebrations.

Liberia: Cherbo Geeplay – the Best I Can Do With African Poetry

11th July 2024

[Liberian Observer] Most of us are far too busy organizing the latest details of the upcoming quarterly financial report for corporate headquarters to waste our time on things like soul auscultation. Bills to pay, taking the car in for a tune-up, consulting the caterer for hors d'oeuvres for the party. Listening to the sounds of the soul? What is that?

Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers

11th July 2024

[New Times] The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers' favourite African cities in 2024.

Uganda: Ugandan TikToker Jailed for Videos Targeting President

11th July 2024

[Daily Trust] A Ugandan TikToker was condemned Wednesday to six years in prison for spreading "misleading and malicious" information after he insulted President Yoweri Museveni, his wife, and their son.

Uganda: Govt Resurrects Plans to Allocate Land to Akon

11th July 2024

[Nile Post] The revelation has sent chills down the spines of residents in Mpunge Sub-county, who insist the chunk of land covering eight villages belongs to them.

Nigeria: Bad Roads – Portable Disagrees With Governor Abiodun, Calls Him Out

11th July 2024

[Premium Times] "In America, cars don't get dirty or stuck in ditches; we have money in Ogun State, but bad roads and leaders are making us suffer."

Ghana: University of Ghana Studies D-Black’s ‘My Kinda Girl’ in Academic Paper

10th July 2024

[Accra Times] Defying the traditional approach of teaching and learning, tertiary institutions in Ghana are now innovatively weaving sports and music into their teaching practices, to provide a comprehensive learning experience for students.

Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh

10th July 2024

[Premium Times] The actress, who was the running mate of the Rivers State gubernatorial candidate of the ADC, Tonte Ibraye, in the 2023 general elections but pitched tents with the ruling APC months later, is probably set to make another drift.

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol – Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision

10th July 2024

[Premium Times] After a staggering 40 million votes, it was announced that Chima and Lammy had made it to the finale.

Nigeria: Oronsaye Report – Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board

10th July 2024

[Premium Times] The Senate said government must follow due process in winding down the agency.

South Africa: X Users Pit Sexy Red Against Tyla Despite Rapper Denying Tour Cancellation

10th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] U.S. rapper Sexy Red has been enjoying a stream of successful shows in her home country. However, news outlets have been speculating she would cancel the remainder of her Sexy Red 4 President tour due to poor ticket sales.

South Africa: Showmax Releases Trailer for New Comedy Series One Weeks

10th July 2024

[Fame Frenzy] Streaming platform Showmax has released the first trailer for One Weeks, a family comedy about Fana, a high-school dropout who can't believe his luck when he finds himself dating Lihle, a successful lawyer.

Nigeria: Seun Kuti – How Fela Escaped Mko Abiola’s Death Trap

10th July 2024

[Daily Trust] Seun, one of the sons of Afrobeat maestro, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has alleged that Moshood Kashimawo Olawale (MKO) Abiola, set up his father for death.

Zimbabwe: Nadia Nakai, Tammy Moyo, Master H Headline Shoko Festival

10th July 2024

[New Zimbabwe] SHOKO Festival, the country's urban culture extravaganza, has unveiled its star-studded lineup for this year.

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – Yg Marley, Yemi Alade, Tinariwen, Qoha and More!

10th July 2024

[Afropop] Summer is upon us full force, and nothing sounds better in summer than music from the continent and its global diaspora. Here are seven new video offerings for you to keep the summer vibe going.

Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me – It’s a Profession – Dumisani Mbebe

9th July 2024

[The Herald] Johannesburg -- Dumisani Mbebe brings "dzaddy" energy to every role he plays and he doesn't mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated.

Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi’s Burial Set for Friday

9th July 2024

[The Herald] Veteran actress Susan "Mai Rwizi" Chenjerai's burial is likely to be on Friday, a close relative has said.

Africa: Meridian Brothers Turn to Africa On Mi Latinoamérica Sufre

9th July 2024

[Afropop] The Colombian alternative act Meridian Brother, is a one-man-band in the recording studio, and a five-piece ensemble on stage. The one man in question is Eblis Álvarez, a veteran of Bogota's underground music scene since 1998. The most recent in a string of conceptual Meridian Brothers releases, Meridian Brothers & El Grupo Renacimiento, traced the trajectory of "an invented veteran salsa band being reborn in a compromised state, questioning our obsession with truth and lies, illusion and

Nigeria: Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy Set for Big Beats Records Allstars Release

9th July 2024

[Premium Times] Ace music producer Puffy Tee is producing the All-Stars album.

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South Africa: Makwa Beats on Podcast Interviews – ‘Them Things Ruined My Life’

South Africa: Brenda Fassie’s 1997 Hit Song Vulindlela Still Raises Questions About South Africa As a Nation

Liberia: Cherbo Geeplay – the Best I Can Do With African Poetry

Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers

Uganda: Ugandan TikToker Jailed for Videos Targeting President

Uganda: Govt Resurrects Plans to Allocate Land to Akon

Nigeria: Bad Roads – Portable Disagrees With Governor Abiodun, Calls Him Out

Ghana: University of Ghana Studies D-Black’s ‘My Kinda Girl’ in Academic Paper

Nigeria: ‘My Biggest Prayer Is to Understand Muslim Faith’ – Tonto Dikeh

Nigeria: Nigerian Idol – Mira Clear Evicted As Ric Hassani Makes Tough Decision

Nigeria: Oronsaye Report – Senate Asks Govt to Suspend Wind Down of National Film Board

South Africa: X Users Pit Sexy Red Against Tyla Despite Rapper Denying Tour Cancellation

South Africa: Showmax Releases Trailer for New Comedy Series One Weeks

Nigeria: Seun Kuti – How Fela Escaped Mko Abiola’s Death Trap

Zimbabwe: Nadia Nakai, Tammy Moyo, Master H Headline Shoko Festival

Africa: Afropop Top Videos – Yg Marley, Yemi Alade, Tinariwen, Qoha and More!

Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me – It’s a Profession – Dumisani Mbebe

Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi’s Burial Set for Friday

Africa: Meridian Brothers Turn to Africa On Mi Latinoamérica Sufre

Nigeria: Sosi, Tyrod, Lil Lekxy Set for Big Beats Records Allstars Release

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