April 28
Ghana: Margaret Busby - How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women's Writing On the Map [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in… Read more »
Angola: MPLA Recognizes Musician Matadidi's Contribution to Independence
ANGOP
The MPLA party recognized, last Saturday, the contribution of musician Matadidi Mário Bwana Kitoko in the struggle that culminated in national independence, through the… Read more »
Nigeria: Music Is the Core of My Creativity - Onche [interview]
Daily Trust
Sam Onche George Jnr is a US-based digital artist and painter. In this interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, he shares his journey from a childhood immersed in music, fashion and… Read more »
South Africa: Studio Ghibli's 'The Boy and the Heron' Is an Antiquated Portal to the Past [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'The Boy and the Heron' is iconic filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki's first new animated fantasy adventure in a decade. It's also this year's Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature… Read more »
April 26
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman's Documentary Features Rwanda's Reconciliation Story
New Times
Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series 'The Story Of Us', that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity… Read more »
Tanzania: Afropop's Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar
Afropop
Our 2024 tour was a whirlwind of music, culture, and stunning scenery. We're returning in February 2025 to give you a taste of that magic! Feel the beat of Dar es Salaam's streets,… Read more »
South Africa: Khayelitsha Music Academy Hopes to Change Lives
GroundUp
Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music Read more »
April 25
Namibia: King of Amapiano's Show Sells Out in Five Hours
Namibian
When people call Kabza De Small the king of amapiano, it's no gimmick. Read more »
Uganda: Stay Away From Saudi Arabia Shows, Ykee Benda Cautions Ugandan Musicians
Nile Post
Singer Wycliff Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, has cautioned his fellow Ugandan musicians against performing in Saudi Arabia. Read more »
April 24
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy - Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
New Times
A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Read more »
Nigeria: Musician Accuses Kaduna Governor, Police of Harassment
Premium Times
Jamilu Sa'idu, aka Dan-Masukudi, alleges that the police in Kaduna under the directives of Commissioner, Musa Garba, were hunting him and intimidating his family. Read more »
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe Is Dead
Premium Times
Adigwe, a first-class graduate in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, became a household name in 1987 after playing Mr B for seven years in the sitcom Basi and Company. Read more »
April 23
South Africa: Johannesburg Power Outage Threatens Critical Healthcare - South African News Briefs - April 23, 2024
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Garry Mapanzure's Posthumous Track Tackles Societal Struggles, Hidden Pain
New Zimbabwe
The music of Garry Mapanzure continues to resonate even after his tragic passing in a car accident last October. Read more »
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
New Times
One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some 'plot' for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Siyabonga Thwala to Star in New Action-Drama Series
The Herald
Three time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala will be starring in a new action-drama series, "Empini"' as Khaya Bhodoza, a prominent businessman and political stalwart. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Prize for Literature - Celebrating 20 Years of Excellence
Vanguard
The narrative of the Nigeria Prize for Literature which marks 2 decades since inception in 2004, has been that of excellence. Read more »
Nigeria: Akeem's Metalphysics Alliance Captures Scriptural Analogy
Vanguard
With a new awakening for the Nigerian sculpture scene, artist Muraina Akeem is boosting the current energies with three themes loaded in one exhibition. Read more »
Nigeria: The Essence of Copyright Day
This Day
There is need to strengthen enabling laws to fight the scourge of piracy Read more »
Zimbabwe: Novelist Targets Promoting Children's Dreams
The Herald
Novelist Abraham Makamera is writing a book targeting children to help them with talent identification at a tender age in order to become experts in their areas of interest. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Concert Urges Youths to Fight Drug Abuse, Early Marriages
The Herald
A concert was held to mark the launch of a campaign against drug and substance abuse, early marriages and gender-based violence in Dzivaresekwa, Harare, on Saturday. Read more »
April 22
South Africa: Johannesburg Resident Wins Utility Bill Battle After 7-Year Fight - South African News Briefs - April 22, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: 'Toasting the World's Most Natural Talent' - UN Museum Campaign Recognizes Nature's Contributions to Music
IPS
Spearheaded by the Museum for the United Nations, a new campaign brings together music and ecology to spark people's interest and engagement in environmental conservation through… Read more »
Rwanda: Who Is Iradukunda, Rwanda's Emerging Movie Star?
New Times
Not so long ago when 25-year-old Abouba Iradukunda realized that he would make a big name for himself in acting. His talent quickly pushed him to the spotlight as soon as people… Read more »
Nigeria: Ethics, Values Have Collapse in Nigeria - Anyaoku
Daily Trust
Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku at the weekend said ethics and values have generally collapsed in the Nigerian society. Read more »