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Walk into almost any national museum on the continent and you will feel two stories pulling against each other. African Museums hold the objects, voices and memories that tell who we are, yet many of them were built, named and arranged by the very powers that once ruled us. That tension is the heart of […]
Puppetry came long before cinema screens and streaming platforms, the art of moving carved figures in the firelight had the magic to silence an entire village. African Puppetry is one of the continent’s oldest and least celebrated art forms, and as history reveals it has carried laughter, warnings, history and prayer across generations. Today, as […]
Popular Nollywood actress, Kate Henshaw has taken to her social space to blast mothers who bleached the skin of their kids, claiming they don’t have a right to change the skin of their kids. The movie veteran who doubles as a social activist for women and kids, slammed any beauty therapist who uses skin washing […]
Shatta Wale has faulted the government’s “Year of Return” initiative. According to the dancehall act, a lot of citizens are clueless about the initiative and he blames the government for not doing enough to educate citizens on the rationale behind the campaign. “We failed to educate the country about this year of return. I don’t […]
The 41st Cairo International Film Festival (CIFF) will honour Italian cinematographer Vittorio Storaro during its closing ceremony Friday at the Cairo Opera House. The winner of three Oscars, for Apocalypse Now (1979), Reds (1981) and The Last Emperor (1987), participated in a closed panel discussion with cinematographers attending the festival at El-Hanager Theatre Thursday afternoon, […]
Musician, Bankole Wellington better known as Banky W, has condemned the Nigerian Government for its gross human rights violation against citizens. He also accused Nigerians of being too complacent in moments when they should act. Banky W made his position known in a music video posted on his Instagram page with hashtag #BetterChallenge. He said, […]
Khaligraph Jones pays tribute to his ex-girlfriend Ruby in a very emotional song. The rapper who at first freelanced about the Ruby girl talked so much about her and later released a song in her honour. In the song, Khaligraph Jones talks of how she committed suicide after learning that she had contracted HIV. Also, […]
The Future Awards Africa was held at The Balmoral, Federal Palace, Victoria Island, Lagos on Sunday, attracting young professionals from across Africa. Afropop musician, Burna Boy, won the biggest awards of the night, The Young Person of the Year and The Future Award Prize for Music. Sunday’s event saw the awards, which is in its […]
Afro fusion artiste, Burna Boy has made another history as he has been adjudged the overall Best Artiste in Africa. He also won Best Male Artiste from West Africa award. The hit maker, who few days ago was nominated for a Grammy award in the Best World Music Album category defeated the likes of Davido […]
Multiple award-winning Ghanaian musician, Okyeame Kwame, has addressed a critical issue that is affecting most relationships and the world over. In one of his songs called ‘Dum Fon No’, the Rap Dacta tells the story of a married man asking his wife to put off her phone and pay attention to him. ‘Dum Fon No’, […]
Nigerian musician, Burna Boy, has made the nomination list of the 2020 edition of the Grammy Awards. The nomination list was released on the Grammy Award’s website (grammy.com) on Wednesday, following the announcement of its President, Deborah Duncan and Academy Chair, Board of Trustees, Harvey Mason Jr. alongside Alicia Keys and Bebe Rexha. Burna’s African […]
Rotimi Akinosho, who stars as Andre Coleman in a popular TV show, ‘Power’, has described his visit to Nigeria as a life-changing experience. “Being in Nigeria is a life-changing experience. It’s important to go home. A country filled with Kings & Queens, ” he wrote on his Twitter days after arriving in Nigeria. The actor […]
Justice Amoah popularly known as “Patapaa”, has said he is very active in the music circles contrary to assertions that his career has declined after releasing his “Pa2pa Scopatumanaa’’ debut album. According to the “One Corner” hitmaker, he had a lot in the pipeline for his fans especially the “Pa2pa” soldiers and they should keep […]
The photographer took to her Instagram page on Thursday, November 14, 2019, where she expressed her surprise at the decision of the court. She went on to say that she had not given up as she would seek redress at an appeal court. “The substance of the suit which is my allegations of sexual abuse […]
Celebrity Photographer, Busola Dakolo says she will appeal the judgment which nullified her suit against Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly, COZA. Justice Oathman A. Musa of the High Court, Abuja, had earlier in the day nullified Dakolo’s suit against Fatoyinbo and awarded N1 million against her, saying that the matter amounted […]
Popular Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Sammini, will on November 28- 30, 2019 share his experiences in the music space at this year’s music in Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES). According to organisers, ACCES is a pan-African trade event for music industry players to exchange ideas, discover new talent and create business linkages. He […]
Uganda’s new Kid on Block Dewis Ndugwa alias Grenade official has officially appeared on the list of African artists that will perform on the bigger African music festival that is happening over the weekend in Dubai. This Music festival rotates across the world and only on form artists are invited to entertain the fans which […]
American rapper and actress Cardi B, born Belcalis Marlenis Almánza, has confirmed her presence and performance as headline artiste at the Livespot X Festival (LXF), which will be held at the Accra Sports Stadium on December 8. It has been speculated that the rapper would make appearances at the Livespot X Festival shows in Lagos […]
Recall that Twitter co CEO, Jack visited Nigeria yesterday as part of his African trip this year. Ex Bbnaija Housemate and reality star, Natacha Akide popularly known as Tacha is having her homecoming in the oil rich city of Port Harcourt today. Tacha has been trending on Twitter and many social platforms worldwide for more […]
