March 05
Uganda: Uganda Embraces Francophonie Month With Vibrant Cultural Celebrations
Independent (Kampala)
Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in… Read more »
Ghana: Gbese Traditional Council Honours U.S. Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, was yesterday honoured by the Gbese Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony at the palace of the Gbese Mantse,… Read more »
Liberia: Ethics, What Leadership Ought to Be [book review]
Liberian Observer
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March 04
Africa: Africa's 'Sleeping' Language, |xam, Has Been Written in Stone At Oxford University [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A response to the legacy of the imperialist and mining magnate Cecil John Rhodes is being written into the fabric of the refurbished Rhodes House at the University of Oxford in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Ever Compare Me With Wizkid - May D Warns Critics
Premium Times
It is the second time in 2025 that May D would issue a similar warning. Read more »
Africa: Funke Akindele Crowned West Africa's Box Office Queen As 'Everybody Loves Jenifa' Grosses N1.8 Billion
Premium Times
The 47-year-old has been very intentional about her craft and has had every new production better than the former Read more »
South Africa: The Miriam Makeba Foundation Remembers Dr Miriam Makeba [press release]
Miriam Makeba Foundation
The Miriam Makeba Foundation is proud to announce the 93 rd Birthday of the late Dr. Miriam Makeba on Tuesday 4 th March 2025. Our pride as the… Read more »
Kenya: Dentsu Debuts School of Influence to Empower Kenyan Creators
Capital FM
Dentsu has launched an initiative in Kenya aimed at empowering the next generation of digital content creators. Read more »
Ghana: President of Gbese Traditional Council Swears in Three New Chiefs, Elders
Ghanaian Times
The President of the Gbese Traditional Council, Dr Nii Ayi Bonte II, has sworn into office three new chiefs and elders of the Gbese Stool at a colourful ceremony in Accra. Read more »
Africa: Afropop Top Videos - March 2025
Afropop
They say March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. We shall see about that last part, but so far, it's definitely roaring. There's a lot of cultural collision in these… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Nigerian Artist 3GAR BABY Survives High-Speed McLaren Crash in Sea Point
allAfrica
Nigerian-born artist and social media personality Prince Ebenezer Obioma, popularly known as 3GAR BABY, has made headlines once again - this time for a luxury car crash in South… Read more »
Namibia: Beauty Queens Beyond the Crown ...Where Are Some of Namibia's Former Miss Namibia Now?
New Era
The glittering crown, the global stage, the whirlwind of media attention, the Miss Universe journey is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. But what happens after the spotlight fades… Read more »
Nigeria: Lamborghini Fever Hits Nigeria As Mercy Eke, Sophia Egbueje Flaunt New Rides
Premium Times
The controversy surrounding the acquisition of the Lamborghini has sparked intense debate, with many questioning their source of income and how they could afford such a luxury car. Read more »
Nigeria: Babangida Presidential Library and Matters Arising (I)
Daily Trust
The Congress Hall of the Transcorp Hilton Hotel assumed a celebratory mode on the penultimate Thursday. Read more »
March 02
Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists' Earnings
Nile Post
The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists' financial stability. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwandan Film 'The Bride' Bags Award At FESPACO 2025
New Times
Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara's acclaimed feature 'The Bride' continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival… Read more »
Zimbabwe: NAMA Awards - Winky D Rules the Roost Again, Clinches People's Choice Gong
New Zimbabwe
The undisputed king of Zim dancehall, Wallace Chirumiko, popularly known as Winky D, has reaffirmed his position as the doyen after scooping the National Arts Merits Award (NAMA)… Read more »
March 01
Africa: Oscar Contender the Last Ranger Shows That the World Still Wants to See South African Stories [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Last Ranger is South Africa's latest Oscar nominated film - and the only African movie on the 2025 shortlist for the career-making US awards. Read more »
Angola: Continued Participation of Children in Preservation of Culture Defended
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, on Saturday defended the continued participation of children in carnival as a way of preserving Angolan culture. Read more »
February 28
Africa: Women's History Month Special Programming
Afropop
Afropop Worldwide is proud to announce a special lineup of programs celebrating the extraordinary contributions of women in global music throughout March 2025 in honor of Women's… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Singer Davido Was Not Arrested in Abuja for Threatening Police Chief and Attempted Murder
Africa Check
No, Nigerian singer Davido was not arrested in Abuja for threatening police chief and attempted murder Read more »
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Nigerian Traditional Leader Using Real Human Head for Festival Rituals
Africa Check
No, video does not show Nigerian traditional leader using real human head for festival rituals Read more »
Africa: Africa's Newest Book Prize Is Named After Andreé Blouin - Who Was She? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Andrée Blouin was a political activist and writer from the Central African Republic. Until recently, her name hardly ever appeared in the grand narratives of Africa's… Read more »
Uganda: Mubs Launches Third Business Languages Festival to Promote Multilingualism
Nile Post
Makerere University Business School (MUBS), in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled the third edition of the Business Languages Festival, set to take place on March 14,… Read more »
Uganda: How Local Broadcasters Are Undermining Uganda's Film Industry [opinion]
Independent (Kampala)
One afternoon, while flipping through local Free-to-Air channels, I stumbled upon something unsettling--a Hollywood blockbuster, fresh from its Box Office release, airing on a… Read more »
