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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Music Awards 2023 – Freeman HKD, Feli Nandi and Gemma Lead Nominations

The nominees for the 2023 edition of the Zimbabwe Music Awards (ZIMAs) have been announced ahead of the gala ceremony at 7 Arts Theatre in Avondale, Harare, on 3 June. Leading the nominations is Freeman HKD with five nods, followed by Feli Nandi and..

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Ghana: Osofobaa Gloria Releases ‘Adom Bb Nti’ Album

Gospel musician cum immigration officer, Osofobaa Gloria, has released her fifth album dubbed "Adom bi Nti." The seven-track album also features a musician, Sammy Baah. The titles of some songs on the album include "Power from above," "Onyame Abodi..

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Zimbabwe: Winky D Set to Drop a Rare Extended Play

AS his army of followers are still digesting his latest offering "Eureka Eureka", undisputed Zimdancehall king Winky D will unleash a rare extended play (EP) which is being curated by renowned reggae producer Dynamq. Born Wallace Chirimuko, Winky D,..

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Nigeria: Osinbajo to Headline Arukaino Umukoro’s Book Launch

The book, The Memory of Seasons, is a collection of poems on nationhood, life and humanity. Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, will on Friday headline the public presentation of a book, The Memory of Seasons, a collection of poems on nationhood, life and..

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South Africa: Zulu Vs Xhosa – How Colonialism Used Language to Divide South Africa’s Two Biggest Ethnic Groups

South Africa has 12 official languages. The two most dominant are isiZulu and isiXhosa. While the Zulu and Xhosa people share a rich common history, they have also found themselves engaged in ethnic conflict and division, notably during urban wars be..

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South Africa: Umalusi Welcomes Recognition of SA Sign Language

Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training, has welcomed the recognition of South African Sign Language (SASL) as the 12th official language of the country. In a statement on Wednesday, Umalusi said it w..

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Namibia: Bonsella Celebrates ‘Pain Is Fuel,’ Talks Album Tour

The Tsumeb-based multi-genre musician Hurry Haiketi, aka Bonsella, may not be as well-known as he would like, but he's certainly one of the country's most brilliant musicians. The artist, who has three albums under his belt, recently relea..

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Nigeria: 7 Nigerian Music Stars Who Are Master’s Degree Holders

There was a time when musicians were looked upon as school dropouts or music was seen as a profession for people who are not academically sound. In fact, one could be reprimanded by parents, family members and friends for choosing a career in music...

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Uganda: Split! Tough Times As Musicians Form Rival Association, Kenzo Elected the President

Top artistes in Uganda have formed a new musician association, the Uganda National Musicians Federation (UNMF), a move which leaves, the Uganda Musicians Association (UMA) headed by singer Cindy Sanyu in a difficult time. UNMF on Saturday announced ..

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Beijing International Film Festival

The Beijing International Film Festival has been organized since 2011 and is a major film event in China. It is an international film festival that promotes China’s culture and talents to the world. Today, the festival has grown into a major international event on Chinese soil and attracts the attention of film professionals, journalists and film lovers around the world. In addition, this year it will last five days, in the center of Beijing, including a variety of competition programs, film screenings and seminars for film students and professionals. Jury members of this year’s BIFF’s 13th Tiandan Award, led by famous Chinese director Zhang Yimou as the jury president, appeared at the opening ceremony. The organizer said 1,488 films from 93 countries and regions had applied for the competition this year. Among them, 15 films were selected to compete for the Tiandan Award. Ten awards, including Best Feature Film, Best Director, Best Artistic Contribution, Best Actor and Best Actress, will be announced at the closing ceremony on April 29. Various activities such as international film screenings and forums will be held during the festival. Launched in 2011, BIFF aims to enhance exchanges between global industry experts. It has attracted increasing…

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Africa: Africa Fashion Week Brazil to Boost Economic, Cultural Ties

Queen Ronke Ademiluyi Ogunwusi, founder of Africa Fashion Week London and Nigeria has said that the newly introduced Africa Fashion Week Brazil holding at the Expo center in São Paulo, the most populous city in Brazil, in collaboration with the Brazi..

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Africa: UNESCO Calls for More Protection for Artists Under Attack

The international community must provide greater protection to artists caught up in armed conflict, political instability, and natural disasters, the UN Educational, Science and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) said in a new report titled Defending Cre..

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