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 »
'Unauthorised' Biography of ActionSA Party Leader Herman Mashaba Pulled Off Market - South African News Briefs - May 23, 2023
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French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023
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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 »
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 »
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 »
Afrobeat Musician Seun Kuti Released On Bail
Premium Times
"He was released this evening," the lawyer said. Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Netflix's First African Animated Series Gets Release Date
allAfrica
The new animated series, Supa Team 4, follows four teen girls living in the neo-futuristic African city of Lusaka who are recruited by a retired secret agent still committed… Read more »