South Africa: Reports of the Impending Death of Afrikaans Have Been Greatly Exaggerated

[ad_1] Afrikaans is a uniquely southern African language. At least six million people in South Africa and Namibia speak Afrikaans, and there are probably many more of us (coloured people) than there are white people who speak the language. One of South Africa's national languages is under threat of disappearing. Afrikaans may still be spoken and may outlive us - those of us who will still be kicking around for the next 25 to 30 years - but there is […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria: Speed Darlington Speaks On Police Detention, Burna Boy’s Alleged Role

[ad_1] Darlington was arrested over allegations of defamation and cyberstalking related to Burna Boy. Outspoken Nigerian singer Darlington Okoye, popularly known as Speed Darlington, says he has no feud with the Afrobeats star Burna Boy but alleged that the latter facilitated his arrest by the police. He also said he was treated unfairly by the Nigerian police. PREMIUM TIMES reported that the singer, also known as Akpi, was arrested on 4 October, following the release of a contentious video in […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria: Bobrisky Saga – Court Orders Verydarkman to Delete Defamatory Videos, Comments Against Falana

[ad_1] The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's preliminary application for pre-emptive actions to restrain VeryDarkMan from further defaming him and his son. The Lagos State High Court has ordered social media influencer Martins Otse, widely known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), to delete defamatory comments and videos he made in September about human rights lawyer Femi Falana and his son, singer Falz. The judge issued the order on Monday in a ruling on Mr Falana's […]

October 16, 2024

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Rwanda: Mbonyi Takes Regional Music Tour to Tanzania

[ad_1] Rwanda's gospel star Israel Mbonyi is not planning to rest anytime soon this year as he already set Tanzania as his next stop for his East African music tour. This comes weeks after the 'Nina Siri' hit maker put up big shows both in Kenya and Uganda that attracted tens of thousands of worshipers including top government officials and celebrities. ALSO READ: Israel Mbonyi lights up Brussels This time around, the artiste has confirmed two major concerts in East […]

October 16, 2024

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Rwanda: Mucyo Wakera Back to Spotlight With Culture-Inspired Track ‘Nzaza’

[ad_1] After a hiatus that spanned almost a year, rising artiste Willy Pascal Mucyo Murekaze, popularly known as WaKera, has finally returned to the game with a new song 'Nzaza'. This comes after the singer, who doubles as a video producer at The New Times, started producing Afro Gakondo, a fusion of Gakondo sounds, largely made up with traditional instruments, with a modern touch of Afrobeats. ALSO READ: 'Never give up': Mucyo Wakera's journey to a bold Afro Fusion singer […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria: At ‘It Is Possible’ Book Launch, Osinbajo Advocates Collective Action for Change in Nigeria

[ad_1] Mr Osinbajo, the keynote speaker at the book launch, made the call for collective action among Nigerians as the nation grapples with one of the most devastating economic crises in its history. 1. The author of It is Possible: Influencing Change in Nigeria, Udo Jude Ilo 2. Unveiling of the Former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has urged citizens to believe in Nigeria's potential for transformative change. He made the call during the launch of the book, "It is Possible: […]

October 16, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Artist Paints a Beautiful Story

[ad_1] Harare — based visual artist, Shalom Kufakwatenzi, might not turn heads on the streets, but her art collections have caught the eye of the world. Born a natural artist, Kufakwatenzi is one of the phenomenal creatives whose works are doing well in overseas galleries. The modest and yet creative genius of her own generation, uses wool, fishing and tobacco twine, hessian stuff and leather to create impressive art collections. Her creativity came under the spotlight recently after her first-ever […]

October 16, 2024

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Nigeria: Actress Lola Idije Clears Air On Claim That Omoborty Snatched Her Daughter’s Boyfriend

[ad_1] Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers in July. Actress Toyin 'Lola Idije' Afolayan has addressed the allegation that her colleague, Biodun 'Omoborty' Okeowo, snatched her husband from her daughter. In July, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Omoborty tied the knot with her US-based lover, Adeniyi Olabiyi, in the presence of friends and well-wishers. Since the mother-of-two known for maintaining a low profile tied the knot over two months ago, […]

October 15, 2024

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Nigeria: Adesua, Banky W Set to Welcome Second Child

[ad_1] Banky W and Adesua welcomed the birth of their first child, Zaiah, in 2021 after a four-year wait. Actress Adesua Etomi and her husband, R&B singer Olubankole Wellington, known as Banky W, are expecting their second child, sparking joyous celebrations among fans and well-wishers. The 36-year-old actress shared the news in an Instagram post on Monday, accompanied by photos from her maternity photoshoot. Adesua's caption, adorned with love emojis, beautifully conveyed the couple's journey from their initial union to […]

October 15, 2024

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