Africa: How Video Game Soundtracks Are Influencing a New Generation of Musicians and Music Lovers

[ad_1] One of my clearest musical memories is playing the video game Chrono Trigger on the Super Nintendo in the winter of 1995. When my character first entered the forest where the game is set, I stopped immediately on hearing the musical theme written by the Japanese composer Yasunori Mitsuda. Despite knowing it was a loop, I sat listening for almost an hour, completely transfixed. The following year I was playing the Sony Playstation game Suikoden - translated from Japanese […]

January 23, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Actor Ken Erics Shares ‘Excitement’ Video As Mr Ibu Returns Home

[ad_1] One of Mr Ibu's legs was amputated on 6 November 2023. On Sunday, Nollywood actor Ken Erics visited his veteran colleague, John Okafor, Mr Ibu, who has returned home after months in hospital. In October 2023, Mr Ibu revealed he was battling with a life-threatening illness. He spoke from a hospital bed and cried out for financial assistance over his medical condition. Several people donated for the ailing actor, including the Abubakar Bukola Saraki (ABS) Foundation, which paid all […]

January 23, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Why I Prefer Burna Boy to Wizkid, Davido – Rotimi Amaechi

[ad_1] The former minister says he appreciates Nigerian music a great deal. A former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, says Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, is his favourite Nigerian singer. Mr Amaechi, who appeared on the 'Arise Exclusive: Life After Public Service ' programme of Arise TV on Sunday, said he chose Burna Boy because of his music style. "In terms of music, I followed all of them. I followed Davido, I followed Wizkid, I followed Tiwa Savage, […]

January 23, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Weaver Press Is Closing – How One Small, Brave Zimbabwean Publisher Made a Difference

[ad_1] With the news that it is to halt operations it's a fitting time to take stock of Weaver Press in Zimbabwe. The publishing house started small in 1998 and remained small, co-managed by its two full time employees, the husband and wife team of Murray McCartney and Irene Staunton. At the same time as Weaver Press was celebrating its 25th anniversary, McCartney revealed that it would effectively be closing. Read more: Building an art gallery in the midst of […]

January 23, 2024 2

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Nigeria: Producers of Famous 1979 Jesus Movie Set to Release Animated Film

[ad_1] This is 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most translated film ever. After 45 years, the producers of the famous 1979 Jesus movie have revealed plans for a new animated film titled "JESUS", set to be released in 2025. In a statement sent to PREMIUM TIMES, they revealed that the new movie is coming 45 years after the original 'Jesus' film, which holds a Guinness World Record as the most […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Nigeria: Burna Boy to Perform At 2024 Grammys

[ad_1] Burna Boy, the 'African Giant' crooner, is expected to make history as the first African artiste to perform on the Grammy Awards stage Nigerian singer Damini Ogulu, known as Burna Boy, will perform at the 2024 Grammys on 4 February at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, US. Burna Boy was added to the performer lineup, joining artistes like Luke Combs, Travis Scott, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, and Olivia Rodrigo. CBS announced Burna Boy's participation during the fourth quarter of […]

January 22, 2024 1

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Zimbabwe: Hundreds Show Up in Memory of Tuku

[ad_1] Five years down the line since veteran musician and national hero, Dr Oliver Mtukudzi breathed his last, his name is still household and it is far from extinction. The recent marathon race and a music concert held at his homestead in Norton, his iconic Pakare Paye Arts Centre, yesterday was a testimony that the legend is still a force, even in death. The marathon race was oversubscribed with 500 athletes from all over the corners of the country who […]

January 22, 2024 3

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Nigeria: Skit Maker ‘Untouchable’ Reveals More About Reported Demolition of Buildings in Enugu Estate

[ad_1] The skit maker had raised an alarm that his house was about being demolished by the Enugu State Government. A popular Nigerian skit maker, Chibuike Ugwu, who raised an alarm about reported demolition in Centenary Estate in Enugu State, has revealed more details about the incident. Mr Ugwu, otherwise known as Untouchable, had, on 19 January in a video clip, raised an alarm that his mansion was on the verge of being demolished by the state's urban development agency, […]

January 22, 2024 3

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South Africa Looking to Halt Auction of Mandela Memorabilia

[ad_1] Over 70 items belonging to Nelson Mandela are due to go on auction in New York in February, but the South African government is trying to block the sale. The South African government on Friday said it was backing a legal bid which seeks to halt the sale of personal items belonging to former president and anti-apartheid hero, Nelson Mandela. Over 70 items belonging to Mandela are set to be auctioned later in February in New York. Heritage agency's […]

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