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Ngugi-wa-Thiongo

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o:Passed the pen to the Next Generation.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, a legendary Kenyan writer, scholar, and revolutionary voice in African literature passed ...

  • 29 May 2025
  • Books and Literature
Uganda

Nigeria Urges Local Airlines to Leverage Uganda Airlines

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on local airline operators, including Air Peace and ...

  • 28 May 2025
  • Africa
Ayra Starr

Ayra Starr Hits 1B Views, First Nigerian Woman to Break Record

Sarah Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, widely known as Ayra Starr, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the ...

  • 27 May 2025
  • Africa
Grace Bassey

From Nollywood to the U.S. Navy: Actress Grace Bassey

Grace Charis Bassey, previously known to Nollywood fans as Belinda Effah, has embarked on an ...

  • 19 May 2025
  • Celebrity News
AMCVA 2025 Awards

AMVCA 2025: A Night of Glamour, Triumph, and Celebration

The 11th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) that held Saturday, ...

  • 11 May 2025
  • Africa

Lainey Wilson Reigns Supreme at the 2025 ACM Awards

The 2025 Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards lit up Frisco, Texas, on Thursday May ...

  • 9 May 2025
  • Entertainment

BET Awards 2025: West African Artists Nominated

The 2025 BET Awards are fast approaching, and is set to take place on June ...

  • 9 May 2025
  • Entertainment
Cleophas Malala, the arrested playwright and former Kakamega senator

Cleophas Malala Arrested in Kenya Over ‘Echoes of War’ Play Script

Former Kakamega Senator and renowned playwright Cleophas Malala has been arrested in Kenya for allegedly ...

  • 9 April 2025
  • Africa

Labake Olododo Shines at Nigerian Box Office, Grossing ₦50.4 Million in Opening Weekend

Iyabo Ojo’s Latest Film Dominates Nollywood in 2025 Nollywood’s newest blockbuster, Labake Olododo, has made ...

  • 1 April 2025
  • Entertainment
Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor receives awardDF

Liberian Writer Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor Honored with West Africa Intellectuals Award

Recognition for Contributions to African Literature Liberian author Edmund Zar-Zar Bargblor has been honored by ...

  • 27 March 2025
  • Africa
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