Africa: Slavery’s Historical Link to Marriage Is Still At Play in Some African Societies
[The Conversation Africa] Governments and religious institutions regulate marriage. Such regulations are heavily laden with specific moral ideas and cultural taboos. There are heated debates around what counts as “proper” marriage: should polygamy or m…
Tanzania: Film Industry Sees New Dawn With Institute of International Cooperation
[Daily News] TANZANIA through the Film Board has signed a partnership agreement with the Institute of International Cooperation (BFIC) from South Korea to develop the country’s film industry in organising and producing quality films.
Rwanda: Gatsibo – HIV/Aids Prevalence Linked to Family Conflict, Sexually Explicit Music Videos
[New Times] Marceline Mukamana, the Vice Mayor of Gatsibo District in charge of Social Affairs, has pointed out the connection between family conflict and the high prevalence of HIV/AIDS among young people in the district.
Malawi: Lawi Faces Awilo At an Exclusive Dinner and Dance
[Nyasa Times] Afro-Jazz Musician, Francis Phiri popularly known as Lawi and Congolese Rhumba Star, Awilo Longomba are expected to share the stage at Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe on Saturday, 29 April, 2023.
Rwanda: Artists React to Burundi’s Decision to Ban Rwandan Songs
[New Times] On April 24, National Communication Council of Burundi (CNC) announced the banning of 33 songs, including seven that featured Rwandan artistes.
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Mourns Harry Belafonte
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing of international singer, actor, cultural and civil rights activist, Harold George ‘Harry’ Belafonte.
North Africa: 13 Countries to Partake in ’24 Non-Stop Theatre’ International Festival, April 28-May 1 in Kef
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — The 21st edition of the “24h Non-stop Theatre” international festival will be organised by the Centre of Dramatic and Scenic Arts in Kef, April 28-May 1, with the participation of artists and academics from 13 co…
Nigeria: Tender Photo – the Newsletter That’s Creating a New Conversation About African Photography
[The Conversation Africa] Nigeria’s Emmanuel Iduma is many things: writer, editor, publisher, critic and photographer. In 2022 he combined these skills to introduce a newsletter, Tender Photo, sent to subscribers twice a week. It has since become an im…
South Africa: Ex-Eskom CEO’s Investigation Into Looting ‘Worthless’, Says Report – South African News Briefs – April 26, 2023
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Nigeria: Nollywood Produced 280 Movies in 2023 First Quarter – Censors Board
[Daily Trust] The Executive Director/CEO, National Film and Video Censors Board (NFVCB), Alhaji Adedayo Thomas, has said that the board has received and censored 280 movies produced by the Nigerian film industry in the first quarter of the year. He mad…