Nigeria's poet and playwright, John Pepper Clark-Bekederemo, died on October 13 aged 86.
More needs to be done to ensure that journalists can do their important work without fear or favour.
Ghana's history shows a strong connection between music and politics that has evolved over six decades.
Tanzania's October poll shows that elections are purely performative for governments which do not adhere to the basic tenets of democracy.
Baxsan's tumultuous six-decade journey as a singer was irrevocably tied to Somalia's national identity and cultural history.
