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Mutiganda Wa Nkunda is one of the few working Rwandan filmmakers. The filmmaker studied Agriculture at the University. But, in 2013, upon graduating, as a self-taught journalist, he started writing about cinema for a local press outfit. In this role, his interest in cinema, though etched from childhood, found expression. In his stint as a journalist, […]
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The Federal Government has stated that there are no immediate plans to implement the five per cent fuel surcharge provision recently highlighted in the 2025 Nigerian Tax Administration Act. In June 2025, Nigeria introduced a 5% fuel surcharge under the Tax Administration Act, requiring petrol and diesel buyers to pay extra at the pump, with […]
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A Johannesburg high court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison each for trafficking and exploiting 91 undocumented Malawian migrants, including 37 children, at an illegal textile factory in Village Deep. The convicted traffickers, Shu-Uei Tsao (42), Biao Ma (50), Hui Chen (50), Quin Li (56), Zhou Jiaquing (46), Junying Dai (58), […]
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FAME Week Africa is an annual event that brings together African creatives across film, television, animation, music, fashion and entertainment technology. Aimed at showcasing their inherent talent, stories and culture, the event recently concluded its latest edition in the host city of Cape Town, South Africa. For this year, the week-long event spanned the 1st […]
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Jameson Distillery on Tour (JDOT) is back, and this year promises an experience like no other. From Friday, September 26th to Wednesday, October 1st, Orange Island in Lekki Phase 1 will transform into the ultimate playground for music, fashion, art, skating, and good vibes. But JDOT isn’t just about the stages and showcases. It’s about […]
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Humiliation and violence have long served as the preferred form of punishment in Nigeria, shaping how wrongs are addressed both in the intimacy of daily life and on the stage of public spectacle. Last month, Twitter was consumed by a photograph: a domestic worker accused of stealing wigs — six in total — kneeling with […]
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This September, Lagos will once again play host to the Lux Afrique Jewellery, Watch & Home Expo (LAJWH) – Africa’s premier luxury showcase dedicated to celebrating the artistry, innovation, and heritage of the world’s most prestigious jewellery, watch, and horology brands. This year’s Expo will welcome an ensemble of world-class exhibitors, the showcase will feature […]
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday, September 8, opened confirmation of charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel leader Joseph Kony, moving forward without him in court, a first in the tribunal’s history. Kony, founder of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), has evaded arrest for nearly two decades despite a warrant issued for his arrest in […]
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