#theguardian.com. #Feb.26.2025 × ‘The killers I met in jail didn’t scare me’: singer Rokia Traoré on why prison was ‘a privilege’. After serving time in Paris, Rome and Brussels, the Malian star is ready to perform again – and planning a book and a stage show about her fellow inmates and her own prison experiences
#Showbiz × #France #Africa × #Belgium #Italy #Europe #music #Mali
#bbc.com. #Feb.24.2025 × John Legend: US star defends Rwanda concert amid DR Congo war. 'We shouldn't punish people when we disagree with their leaders', he told the BBC.
#Politics #Showbiz × #Rwanda #Africa × #USA #North America #music #Republic of the Congo #Democratic Republic of the Congo
#aljazeera.com. #Feb.23.2025 × Sudan’s RSF, accused of genocide, signs charter to form rival government. The charter states creating a government of ‘peace and unity’ despite concerns from rights groups and global actors.
#Showbiz × #Sudan #Africa × #USA #actor #North America
#theguardian.com. #Feb.19.2025 × The Long Wave: Elmiene’s songs of hope in the shadow of war. The British singer-songwriter explores the loss of home and homeland as we share stories of Sudan. Plus, Drake bounces back after Kendrick diss
#Showbiz × #Sudan #United Kingdom #Africa × #Europe #music
#theguardian.com. #Feb.18.2025 × Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards. There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence
#Showbiz × #Nigeria #United Kingdom #Africa × #Europe #music
#theguardian.com. #Feb.16.2025 × ‘The snake fell out of my wig’: why Judi Dench lost her voice when playing Cleopatra. The actor recalls a terrifying moment when playing the doomed Egyptian queen during a 1987 production of the Shakespeare classic
#Showbiz × #Africa × #actress #actor #Egypt
#bbc.com. #Feb.05.2025 × Willy Mignon: Benin's era-defining musician dies aged 39. Willy Mignon is remembered as a "fighter" who pioneering a whole new dance style.
#Showbiz × #Africa × #music #musician #Benin
#bbc.com. #Feb.03.2025 × Tems wins at Grammy Award 2025, beating Yemi Alade and Burna Boy. Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize.
#Showbiz × #Nigeria #Africa × #Grammy Awards #music
#huffingtonpost.co.uk. #Feb.03.2025 × Trevor Noah Had Trump On His Mind During Grammys Monologue. The South African comic made fun of several of the president's new policies during his award show opener.
#Politics #Showbiz × #Africa × #South Africa #Grammy Awards
#bbc.com. #Feb.02.2025 × Grammy Awards 2025: Who should count as African?. The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.
#Showbiz × #Africa × #Grammy Awards #music
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