AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

Tanzania: Tanzanian Rapper Cpwaa of the Parklane Fame Has Died

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:20:51 GMT

[Citizen] Tanzanian artiste Ilunga Khalifa aka CPwaa was pronounced dead early Sunday January 17 at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) where he was undergoing treatment.

Seychelles: Cook & Share Recipe Book Is a Mixture of Food Cultures From a Seychellois in ...

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 09:18:24 GMT

[Seychelles News Agency] 'Cook & Share,' a new gastronomy book by a Seychellois living in Silvaplana, Switzerland is inspired by recipes shared on a Facebook page with the same name.

South Africa: In Conversation - Moffie Director Oliver Hermanus

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:25:10 GMT

[Daily Maverick] With its examination of homophobia and brutality in apartheid-era South Africa, Moffie has won accolades at home and abroad. Director Oliver Hermanus gives his take on the film.

Tunisia: Inscription of Couscous and Charfia Fishing On Unesco's List of Intangible Cultural ...

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:03:59 GMT

[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- A special day was organised Wednesday afternoon at the Chedli Klibi City of Culture by the Ministry of Cultural Affairs to celebrate the official inscription of "the knowledge, know-how and practices related to the production and consumption of couscous" and the Charfia fishing in the Kerkennah Islands on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)'s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Nigeria: 'Training Day' Selected for ARFF International Amsterdam 2021 Awards Showcase

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:32:12 GMT

[This Day] Tolu Ajayi, the Director of the short, "Training Day", was selected as "Best Director" as part of the official Monthly Selection (December 2020) for the ARFF Amsterdam International Awards.

Nigeria: Odugbemi to Head Entertainment Jury in Pitcher Awards 2021

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:14:19 GMT

[This Day] The annual Pitcher Festival of Creativity recently appointed Femi Odugbemi -- one of Nigeria's foremost filmmakers and member of the Academy Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in the United States -- jury president in the Entertainment category for Pitcher Awards 2021 edition.

Nigeria: Tinsel to Air 3000th Episode

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:10:45 GMT

[This Day] On Thursday, January 21, Africa Magic's longest-running and most successful drama series, Tinsel, will air its 3000th episode on AM Showcase (DStv channel 151). This marks a milestone for the show which launched in 2008, birthing careers of actors like Gideon Okeke, Gbenro Ajibade, Damilola Adegbite, Chris Attoh, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman and many others.

Nigeria: Erica Nlewedim - Star Girl, Queen of Elites

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:08:37 GMT

[This Day] Erica Ngozi Ugomma Nlewedim is an actress, model, beauty queen and TV reality show star but call her Star Girl and you won't be mistaken. Although her brand has grown to encompass premium ambassadorial deals, Chiemelie Ezeobi writes that during her sojourn to the Big Brother Naija Lockdown edition, she bagged herself an irreplaceable treasure- her fans, known as The Elites

Nigeria: Nigerian-Brazilian History Project Appoints Adebowale As Its Senior Curator

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:33:26 GMT

[This Day] Cultural activist, Oludamola Adebowale has been appointed as the Senior Curator, Nigerian-Brazilian History Project. With his new role, he is expected to work closely with the project coordinator and senior editors to achieve the project's overall aims and objectives. The Nigerian-Brazilian Public History Project is an initiative that seeks to recover the extensive contributions of Afro-Brazilians and their descendants to Nigerian society since their arrival in West African communities from the early ninet

Africa: African Movie Channel Rolls Out Exclusive Originals Across Africa

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:44:56 GMT

[NexTVAfrica] African Movie Channel (AMC) is airing its newest original and exclusive movies from its own production hub, AMCOP - AMC Original Productions, every Friday from January till December 2021, all in High Definition; African Movie Channel HD recently became the world's first HD Nollywood channel.

Nigeria: Pop Stunna to Celebrate Valentine's Day With 'Imperfect Lover'

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 09:39:52 GMT

[This Day] Music star Pop Stunna premieres his highly expected Extended Play (EP) titled 'Imperfect Lover', to celebrate Valentine's Day, February 14.

Nigeria: Afropop Singer, Yemzzy, Set to Release Debut EP 'Son of Moses'

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:59:30 GMT

[Vanguard] Afro-pop singer, Adeola Adeyemi Olamide, popularly known as Yemzzy, has announced a release date for his debut project, an extended playlist titled "Son Of Moses".

South Africa: Sibu Mashiloane's 'Movies' in Song

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 08:34:15 GMT

[New Frame] The jazz pianist's new album, iHubo Labomdabu, is the fifth in a series of seven. Spontaneous and inspired, it is informed by deep meditation on Black life and the meaning of home.

Zimbabwe: Musician Jah Prayzah's Porovhoka Reaches 1m Views

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 06:47:58 GMT

[New Zimbabwe] Local contemporary musician, Jah Prayzah's 'meaningless' Porovhoka music video has surpassed one million YouTube views only a month after its release.

Nigeria: Big Brother Naija, My Flatmates, Among Showmax Most Watched TV Shows of 2020

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 04:06:28 GMT

[This Day] MultiChoice streaming platform Showmax recently announced its most-watched shows of 2020. The list boasts of fans favourites, notably reality TV show Big Brother Naija Lockdown season which impressively gathered 900 million votes. The Lockdown season broke the Showmax live-streaming record, becoming the most-watched live entertainment content ever on the streaming service. Asides the live stream, fans tuned in to watch other BBNaija Showmax exclusive highlights like Extra View, Daily Highlights and more.

Nigeria: Segun Arinze, Timini Egbuson, Others to Star in New Movie 'Tanwa Savage'

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:48:11 GMT

[Premium Times] Tanwa Savage' follows the true life story of a married man who goes on an infidelity rampage and ends up impregnating women from different Nigerian tribes.

Kenya: Wambui Collymore Celebrates Late Hubby's Birthday With a Sweet Message

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 10:06:48 GMT

[Nairobi News] The late Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore would have been celebrating his 63rd birthday today January 13, 2020.

Africa: Kenyan Passport No Longer Ranked Top 10 Most Powerful in Africa

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:50:58 GMT

[Nairobi News] The Kenyan passport has dropped three places to be ranked 11th most powerful in Africa from the previous year when it was ranked 8th according to a new research.

South Africa: New Books | the Life and Times of a Black Wobbly

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:41:30 GMT

[New Frame] As an organiser and orator for the Industrial Workers of the World - historically, America's most radically inclusive union - Ben Fletcher was a working-class hero in his time.

Nigeria: Investing in Music Will Boost Nigeria's Annual GDP - Kex Obax

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:37:43 GMT

[Vanguard] Following dwindling oil revenue that has compelled Federal Government to borrow funds, the Chief Executive Officer of SGM Records, Desmond Enobakhare, professionally known as Kex Obax, has said that the government could rake in more revenue from Music with proper investment in the sector.