The fourth edition of the Lagos International Poetry Festival, otherwise known as LIPFest, began on Wednesday with guests from different countries. Some of these countries include; Senegal, Ghana, Germany, Uganda, United Kingdom, South Africa, USA, and of course, Nigeria. Themed…
Ugandan govt tightens security as Bobi Wine returns (Punch)
Ugandan security deployed on the streets of the capital and controlled roads leading to the international airport on Thursday ahead of the return MP Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as singer Bobi Wine. Kyagulanyi, 36, has been seeking medical treatment in…
From Lagos to Kampala with Runtown – Dami Ajayi
Lagos, Nigeria’s claim to a mega city, and Kampala, Uganda’s capital, have little in common except, perhaps, for Runtown. You can’t even get a straight flight from Lagos to Kampala for two reasons. 1. There is no commercial airport in…
AFRIMA releases nominees list for fifth edition
The globally-anticipated nominees list for the 5th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) has been unveiled by the African Union Commission (AUC) and the International Jury of AFRIMA. The list was released during a World Media announcement on Tuesday, August 14,…