Nigeria: Police Dismiss, Arraign Inspector Who Killed Nigerian Musician

[ad_1] The musician, Okezie Chikezie Mba, was shot dead by the police inspector at the Anti-Cult Unit of the Enugu State Police Command on Friday. The police in Enugu State have announced the dismissal of Joseph Ozonwanji, an inspector, who shot dead a Nigerian musician, Chikezie Mba. The police spokesperson in Enugu State, Daniel Ndukwe, disclosed this in a statement on Monday afternoon. The killing PREMIUM TIMES reported how a police inspector shot dead Mr Mba at the Anti-Cult Unit […]

October 29, 2024

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Uganda: Nyege Nyege Festival Responds to Apostle Grace Lubega With a Bible Verse

[ad_1] Nyege Nyege festival organizers have responded to recent calls from Apostle Grace Lubega of Phaneroo Ministries to ban the annual event over claims of moral decay. The organizers addressed Apostle Lubega's concerns by referencing Bible verses that celebrate the freedom to dance and enjoy life. In their statement, they cited 2 Corinthians 3:17: "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom," adding, "We hope that includes the freedom to dance a little." They further expressed appreciation for […]

October 29, 2024

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South Africa: Coloured South Africans Are All but Erased From History Textbooks – I Asked Learners How That Makes Them Feel

[ad_1] South African singer-songwriter Tyla made history in February 2024 when she won the inaugural Grammy for Best African Music Performance. Her win was celebrated at home. But the 22-year-old sparked controversy in the US by referring to herself as "Coloured". There, the word is a slur dating back to the Jim Crow era, when state and local laws enforced racial discrimination against African Americans. In South Africa it has a very different meaning - and, by claiming her Coloured […]

October 29, 2024

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Nigeria: I Didn’t Like Dorobucci, Eminado Songs Before Their Release – Tiwa Savage

[ad_1] Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has revealed how she hated two of her songs recommended by her then manager, which gave her hit records. The singer made this known in a recent interview on Cool FM where she disclosed that two of her hit songs, titled 'Eminado' and 'Dorobucci,' were songs she never liked. However, she claimed Don Jazzy insisted she put the songs out because, according to her, he claimed they were what Nigerians wanted, which then became a […]

October 29, 2024

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Nigeria: How I Shunned CV Writing, Shattered Family Success Expectations – Davido

[ad_1] "I come from a family with a clear structure--go to school, and after that, go directly to work. You either join my dad's company or find work elsewhere..." Davido has revealed how he defied family expectations and followed his passion for music rather than pursuing a corporate career. Over the weekend, the singer spoke as a guest at a Lagos summit organised by the Noella Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to empowering young people to discover and pursue their […]

October 28, 2024

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Africa: World-Renowned Artists, Athletes, Musicians, and Advocates to Join The Earthshot Prize in South Africa for a Week of Environmental Action Spotlighting African Innovation

[ad_1] Some of the world's most influential artists, athletes, musicians, and advocates will join The Earthshot Prize in Cape Town, South Africa this November to spotlight inspiring environmental solutions to repair and regenerate the planet. From 4–7 November, Earthshot Week will celebrate this year's 15 Earthshot Prize Finalists from across the globe and highlight the growth of inspiring climate innovations across the African continent. The week will culminate with the annual Earthshot Prize Awards on 6 November, where […]

October 28, 2024

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Nigeria: How I Met, Collaborated With Damian Marley On ‘Heavier Yet’ Album – Seun Kuti

[ad_1] "The Kutis and Marleys have never made music. How weird is that? Our fathers both stood for the same thing with their music; they sang to and for the restoration of our people's dignity..." Singer Seun Kuti has revealed how his collaboration with Jamaican deejay and singer Damian Marley on his latest album, 'Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head)', came about. The album, released on 4 October, featured Damian, the son of the late Jamaican music icon, songwriter, and […]

October 28, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Gringo’s Tombstone Unveiled – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] The tombstone of veteran actor Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo was unveiled on Sunday afternoon at Rukweza Village in Nyazura by his family. Four years after his death the late actor's legacy is still living on as memories continue to linger in the minds and hearts of friends and family. In an interview fellow actor Blessing Chimhowa who shared the screen with Gringo shared his memories of the late veteran actor saying that the void he left will […]

October 28, 2024

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Africa: Sci-Fi, Folklore, and Faith – Korede Azeez’s Unique Lens As a Nigerian Muslim Filmmaker

[ad_1] Korede Azeez is one of the Nigeria's most prolific breakout filmmakers. Her journey sheds light on the broader landscape of women in Nigeria's expanding film industry. In 2022, 31-year-old writer and director, Korede Azeez was one of six winners of the Netflix-UNESCO African Folktales Reimagined competition, a groundbreaking initiative that aimed to find some of the continent's breakout filmmakers. She was the only West African Muslim woman to achieve this feat among six other finalists. She received $75,000 to […]

October 28, 2024

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