The Nights Still Smell of Gunpowder review – excavating the memories of civil war in Mozambique

Cloaked in darkness …
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Lasting from 1977 to 1992, the Mozambique civil war left deep scars on the psyche of the whole nation. In his second feature, Inadelso Cossa attempts to grapple with the psychological wreckage of this harrowing period by combing through his own family history; returning to the village where he grew up, the film-maker conducts a series of interviews with his grandmother, whose testimony is rendered unreliable by her worsening dementia.

The film wavers between real and imagined truths, a liminal state echoed by the evocative cinematography. Nocturnal sequences, in which wooden sheds, grassy fields, and even Cossa’s grandmother, are wrapped in a cloak of darkness inspire a deceptive sense of calm. In the dead of night, though, the spectres of the past linger. Cossa also speaks to other historical witnesses: Macuacua and Zalina, an older couple, spend much of their screen time bickering but these domestic moments are underlined with unease. A former soldier, Macuacua was once a participant in the violence against civilians but his life now, however, is marred by poverty. In a striking scene, Macuacua holds up a tree branch shaped like a rifle and reenacts a patrol route from his youth with astonishing matter-of-factness. As his muscle memory kicks in, the past and the present collapse together to startling effect.

By Phuong Le

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Kanye West and his wife endorse Ikorodu Bois’ remake of the rapper’s new music video

Ikorodu Bois earn reactions from Kanye West and Bianca Censori after recreating the ‘Father’ music video in their signature low-budget style.

Nigerian recreation group Ikorodu Bois have done it again, getting their acknowledgement from the very top.

Two days ago, the group released their trademark low-budget remake of the music video for ‘Father,’ the Kanye West and Travis Scott collaboration, and West himself, along with his wife and the video's director, Bianca Censori, responded with fire emojis.

By Gift Davies

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Beyond the glamour: Londie London drops the mask in 'Life With Londie London'

Singer and reality star Londie London is stepping into a new chapter, and this time, she is doing it on her own terms.

Best known for taking over headlines and her time on “The Real Housewives of Durban”, she is now front and centre in her own show, “Life With Londie London”, a show described as a fly-on-the-wall reality series that follows her as she rebuilds both her personal and professional life.

Set to premiere on May 7, the show promises a more personal look at her world, from motherhood to business and everything in between.

Full story at IOL

By Nomathamsanqa Sithathu

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti makes history as first Nigerian-born artist inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Fela Anikulapo-Kuti becomes the first Nigerian-born artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a major moment in Afrobeats history.

In a moment that feels well-deserved, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been named an inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, making him the first Nigerian-born artist to receive the honour.

The iconic musician, activist, and creator of Afrobeat (not to be confused with the contemporary Afrobeats genre), joins the Hall under the Early Influence Award category, a distinction reserved for artists whose work laid the groundwork for the evolution of popular music long before the mainstream caught up with their vision.

By Gift Davies

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LOOK: Liema Pantsi's triumphant homecoming after winning 'Big Brother Mzansi' season 6

After captivating audiences on Mzansi’s most controversial reality show and clinching the R2 million grand prize, Liema Pantsi has made a triumphant return to her roots.

Back in her hometown, the "Big Brother Mzansi" winner was met with a sea of supporters who welcomed her home with open arms and an outpouring of love.

As she stepped into King Phalo Airport, a crowd began to cheer. Her mother and aunts were waiting there to welcome her home with flowers and balloons.

Full story at IOL

By Nomathamsanqa Sithathu.

Davido makes long-awaited Coachella debut amid surprise Wizkid and Tems appearance

Davido performs his first Coachella set at the Gobi Stage, while Wizkid and Tems join Justin Bieber in a surprise moment that stole attention.

Davido performed at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for the first time on Saturday, April 11, delivering a 45-minute set at the Gobi Stage in Indio, California.

The same night, Wizkid and Tems joined Justin Bieber on the main stage, making it a notable, if complicated, evening for Nigerian music at the festival.

By Gift Davies

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Book Sales - Birthday Commemoration (Olagunju Success Taiwo).

This is to inform the general public and avid book readers communities across the globe that as a way of commemorating his birthday; Unicorn Media & Communications, a subsidiary of Unicorn Conglomerate (Pty) Limited and Olagunju Success Taiwo, have announced that all his titles both on Google Play Books and Amazon platforms are now offered for sale at half-prices.

From 6th April 2026 to 30th of April 2026 (3 weeks promotion), all interested candidates can go to Google Play Books to purchase any of the author's titles for half-prices as he celebrates his 45th birthday and 10 years of his journey into book writing and self-publication.

And on Amazon - the promotion will run from 6th April to 13th April 2026 (a week promotion).

And before the 21st of April 2026, which is the birthday of the author, a planned event to mark his birthday will be announced.

Go out there and celebrate the author of conscience of minds!

To buy now click on any of these links below:

Google: Olagunju Success Taiwo – Books on Google Play

Amazon: Amazon.com : Olagunju Success Taiwo

By Unicorn Media & Communications.