Entertainment Namibia: My Campaign for Presidency Starts Now – Sharpley [ad_1] Miss Namibia 2022 Cassia Sharpley (23) says she has started her presidential campaign now, although she will only be eligible to run as an independent candidate once she turns 35. She says she is not gunning for election during this year's polls, but her campaign is a longterm project. Sharpley will be able to stand as a presidential candidate in the next presidential election in 2036, as she will be 36 by then. This comes after commentators criticised her […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Kenya: Showmax to Rebrand Next Month With Revamped Local, International Contents [ad_1] Nairobi — Showmax, an online video subscription service, customers are set to enjoy more contents as it moves to rebrand next month. The streaming platform will also debut 21 Showmax Originals from four African countries and the continent's first standalone Premier League mobile streaming plan. Some of the lined-up programmes include the Kenyan drama series Single Kiasi, back with both old and new faces, and adaptations of two South African bestsellers, Angela Makholwa's serial killer thriller Red Ink and […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Tunisia: Kaouther Ben Hania’s ‘Four Daughters’ Screened in Six Us Cities [ad_1] Tunis/Tunisia — Kaouther Ben Hania's feature film "Four Daughters," which has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Oscars, is currently being screened in six US cities. Screenings are scheduled in the following cities: Los Angeles (on January 4 and 6), New York, Chicago, Austin and Nashville (on January 6) and Palm Springs (California) on January 6, 9 and 13 as part of the Palm Springs International film festival. The screening on the 9th will be attended by […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Namibia: Amphitheatre Dune Left ‘Pristine’ After New Year’s Festival [ad_1] The Amphitheatre dune near Swakopmund has been left in pristine condition after the recently concluded Camp Out Dune Fest '23, the festival's organisers say. The festival, which drew in approximately 1 000 revellers to celebrate the new year, has been hailed "a triumph in eco-conscious celebration", organiser Jared Geyser says. "Attendees were remarkably conscientious, adhering strictly to the environmental protocols we put in place. People did not litter, ensuring that the Amphitheatre remained as pristine as when the event […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 1
Entertainment Angola: Iron Palace Opens 2024 Season With Tributes [ad_1] Luanda — Musicians André Mingas, Teta Lando and Waldemar Bastos will be honoured posthumously this year as part of the Trajectory Project implemented by the Iron Palace. The information was provided by the director-general of the Iron Palace, João Vigário, during a conference to take stock of the 2023 activities and present the 2024 agenda, held last Thursday in Luanda. According to João Vigário, this project aims to perpetuate the achievements of artists as promoters of cultural identity and […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Davido, Tiwa Savage Unfollow Each Other On Instagram [ad_1] Nigerian music stars Davido Adeleke, popularly known as Davido and Tiwa Savage, have unfolllowed each other on Instagram,sparking a flurry of gossip about the reasons behind this unexpected move. Once basking in the spotlight of a one-of-a-kind celebrity relationship, Davido and Tiwa Savage were the darlings of fans, supporters, and netizens alike. However, recent events suggest that their friendship has taken an unexpected turn. The action was first noticed by blogger Tosin Silverdam on social media. A search by […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: BBC Documentary Reveals Alleged Atrocities, Cover-Ups By Late TB Joshua, SCOAN [ad_1] The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is poised to release a three-part investigative documentary outlining the alleged atrocities and sexual crimes committed by the late Pastor Temitope Balogun Joshua, widely known as TB Joshua. Joshua passed away on June 5, 2021. As part of the investigation, the BBC interviewed at least 30 former members and workers of the Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN). The first segment of the documentary is slated for release on January 8. The three-part documentary […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 3
Entertainment Seychelles: Former President James Michel Releases New Book as a Celebration of the Ocean [ad_1] Former Seychelles' President James Michel has released a new book entitled "Revisiting the Ocean - Living The Blue Economy" as a celebration of the ocean and for those who advocate for its potential to be harnessed and protected. Funded by Lloyd's Register Foundation, the book comes seven years after Michel wrote his first one about the Blue Economy, entitled "Rethinking the Oceans: Towards a Blue Economy." According to a press release from the James Michel Foundation, the new book […] todayJanuary 8, 2024 2
Entertainment Nigeria: Tinubu, Buhari, Other Dignitaries Expected at Adesina Book Launch [ad_1] The book, published by Safari Books, is a memoir by Femi Adesina about his eight years in office as adviser to Mr Buhari. A book by Femi Adesina, former special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, entitled, Working with Buhari, will be presented on Tuesday, January 16 in Abuja, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu expected as special guest of honour. The event, which would be holding at the Transcorp Hilton, could be the first time former […] todayJanuary 7, 2024 1