By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Beninwebtv
Nigerian actor Francis Duru, a Nollywood figure known in particular for the film “Rattlesnake”, has died at 57 after a brief illness, his family announced on 23 October. He appeared in several productions and won the Best Lead Actor in Igbo award at the 2020 Best of Nollywood Awards, according to his family and reports by Beninwebtv.
Nigerian actor Francis Duru died at the age of 57 after a brief illness, his family announced on Friday 23 October. Actors Guild of Nigeria president Abubakar Yakubu confirmed the death of the Nollywood figure, four months after the actor denied rumours about his health, reports Pmnewsnigeria.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Pmnewsnigeria ·
Wolof historian and custodian of Wolof heritage El Hadj Maodo Gaye died on 21 October 2026 in Nouakchott, Mauritania. He helped pass on the history of Walo and Wolof traditions, notably through appearances on Radio Mauritania, according to a tribute published by Initiativesnews.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Initiativesnews ·
Ghanaian actor, comedian, presenter and politician Seth Kwame Dzokoto has died after suffering a medical emergency during a live morning programme. He collapsed during a debate on Oman Nkoso before dying in hospital, according to Owass FM, cited by the Ghanaian Times.
🇬🇭 Ghana · Source: Ghanaiantimes ·
Cape Verdean group Splash has announced a tour in Mozambique, the United States and Cape Verde before the end of the year. After a concert in Rotterdam, it will perform in Mozambique on 24 October, in Providence on 28 November and in Cape Verde in December, according to a group statement reported by Expresso das Ilhas.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Source: Expresso das Ilhas ·
APC official accuses Atiku of ignoring the poorSegun Sowunmi, a member of the All Progressives Congress presidential campaign council, accused Atiku Abubakar of being disconnected from the difficulties facing poor Nigerians. He also questioned the credibility of several opposition figures ahead of the 2027 presidential election, in an interview with Vanguard.
Jesuit superior calls for fairer education in GhanaJesuit superior general Arturo Marcelino Sosa Abascal is calling on Ghana’s education system to form pupils committed to justice, peace and human development. He set out this vision during a meeting with pupils and staff at St. Ignatius School in Accra, reports the Ghanaian Times.The week in Africa
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