May 24
Ethiopia: Buckingham Palace Rejects Request to Return Ethiopian Prince's Remains
allAfrica
Buckingham Palace has declined a request to repatriate the remains of Prince Alemayehu, an Ethiopian royal who was buried at Windsor Castle in the 19th century. Read more »
May 23
South Africa: Sign Language Is Set to Become Country's 12th Official Language [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Sign language is on its way to become the 12th official language in South Africa after parliament recently agreed to amend the constitution to this end. The move will bring to… Read more »
Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
allAfrica
French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »
South Africa: 'Unauthorised' Biography of ActionSA Party Leader Herman Mashaba Pulled Off Market - South African News Briefs - May 23, 2023
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Nigeria: Afrobeat Musician Seun Kuti Released On Bail
Premium Times
"He was released this evening," the lawyer said. Read more »
Africa: South African Opera Star Pretty Yende Appointed As WHO Goodwill Ambassadors for Arts and Health
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is delighted to announce the appointment of internationally acclaimed artists Renée Fleming and Pretty Yende as Goodwill Ambassadors for… Read more »
Uganda: Morgan Heritage Return to Uganda for a Cause
Observer
The last time the Grammy award-winning reggae band Morgan Heritage was in Uganda was in 2017 for their concert that was held at Lugogo Cricket Oval. Read more »
Nigeria: Real Reason I Abandoned My Father's $60m Mansion - Davido
Daily Trust
Nigerian music star, David Adeleke, fondly known as Davido, has narrated why he once ran away from his family's $60million house to sleep in a friend's studio. Read more »
South Africa: World's Oldest Homo Sapiens Footprint Identified On South Africa's Cape South Coast [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Just over two decades ago, as the new millennium began, it seemed that tracks left by our ancient human ancestors dating back more than about 50,000 years were excessively rare. Read more »
Ghana: Rich Cultural Display At WAFU B Nations Cup
Ghanaian Times
Ghana's rich culture was on full display at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday during the opening ceremony of the WAFU B Female U-20 Cup of Nations. Read more »
Africa: African Architects Honoured At the Venice Biennale
RFI
Nigerian artist-designer Demas Nwoko has won the Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement 2023 at the 18th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia He is one of… Read more »
Nigeria: Photoshopped Image Claims Nigerian Chef Officially Declared Guinness World Record Holder for Cooking Marathon
Africa Check
IN SHORT: Several posts have claimed that chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new cooking record. However, the image used as evidence is photoshopped - her… Read more »
Rwanda: 1:55am Entertainment Hints on Signing New Artiste
New Times
1:55AM entertainment, a renowned record label owned by Coach Gael, one of the biggest investors in Rwanda's music industry, has hinted on signing fast-rising musician Ross Kana. Read more »
May 22
South Africa: A Fresh New Look for the Ingonyama Trust
Scrolla
The board of the Ingonyama Trust, which manages about 2.8 million hectares of land under the traditional Monarch, has ushered in a new era. Read more »
Nigeria: Burna Boy Performs to Sold-Out Stadium in Paris
Scrolla
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Burna Boy filled the 40,000-capacity Paris La Defense venue in the French capital where he performed on Saturday night. Read more »
South Africa: Zuma's New Job - PM to the King?
Scrolla
Traditional leaders in KwaZulu-Natal are planning the exit of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi as prime minister to the Zulu king -- and former president Jacob Zuma to replace him. Read more »
Africa: Postcard From Cannes #4 - Major Spotlight On African Talents
RFI
With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema is set to shine at the Cannes Film Festival this year. It's not only a showcase for attracting international… Read more »
Nigeria: WhatsApp to Allow Users Edit Messages
Premium Times
"For the moments when you make a mistake, or simply change your mind, you can now edit your sent messages," the company said. Read more »
Nigeria: 17 CSOs Launch Book On Political Accountability, Elections in Nigeria
Premium Times
The report is based on a study of political accountability and the 2023 General elections in Nigeria Read more »
Nigeria: Hilda Baci - Real Reason I Broke Longest Cooking Time Record
Daily Trust
Nigerian chef, Hilda Effiong Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has gone to church to share testimony of her cooking milestone. Read more »
Rwanda: Crochet - the Intersection of Sustainability, Fashion, and Mental Health
New Times
Theophila Uwase, the intellectually curious but aimless 20-year-old who had recently graduated high school and found herself in the midst of a government-induced mandatory gap year… Read more »
Rwanda: The Two Biggest Losses of Rwanda's Gospel Music
New Times
Rwanda has had a variety of gospel artistes who have been instrumental in changing the Rwandan music industry, especially when it comes to live performing. Read more »
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo Drops Third Album 'Life, Love & Love'
New Times
Kina Music's youngster, Nel Ngabo, is having a stupendous year. Just months after having a successful tour in Canada, the artiste has dropped the long awaited third album that is… Read more »
Rwanda: Burundian Musician Apollinaire Habonimana Delivers Fervent Worship Concert in Kigali
New Times
Burundian worship leader Apollinaire Habonimana treated Rwandan gospel music lovers to a night of fervent music at Camp Kigali on Sunday, May 21. Read more »
May 21
Kenya: Sauti Sol Announces 'Break Up' After 18 Years
New Times
In a surprising announcement made on their official Instagram page, Kenya's boy band Sauti Sol revealed that they will be breaking up after 18 successful years in the industry. Read more »