Rwanda: Who Are the Rwandans Shining at the Voice Africa 2023?
[New Times] Rwandan singers Jasmine Kabatega, Linda Montez, Theoneste Rwamukwaya, Belinda Uwase and Jason Nwachukwu earned themselves tickets to the next step after judges turned their chairs during the blind editions of the Voice Africa held in Lagos,…
Rwanda: Kivumbi King Gears Up for Second Europe Tour
[New Times] Rwandan artistes are exporting their sound to the western world, thanks to producers and musicians creating smash hits that are winning hearts of music lovers across the world.
Ghana: Ghana’s Foremost Author, Ama Ata Aidoo Dies At 81
[Vanguard] A renowned Ghanaian author, playwright and feminist, Ama Ata Aidoo has died at the age of 81.
Nigeria: Wizkid Features On Soundtrack for Hollywood Movie
[Daily Trust] Nigerian Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, fondly known as Wizkid, will feature on the soundtrack of Marvel’s latest release, ‘Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse movie’.
Nigeria: Actress and Producer Ego Boyo Inspires At Africa Soft Power Summit in Kigali
[This Day] Nollywood actress, movie producer, and CEO of Temple Productions, Ego Boyo took the stage as a distinguished speaker at the Africa Soft Power Summit held in Kigali, Rwanda. The summit, running from May 23 to 27, brought together renowned ind…
Ghana: Language Plays Crucial Role in Preservation of Cultural Heritage – Prof. Clement Appah
[Ghanaian Times] Professor Clement Appah, Head of the Department of Linguistics at the University of Ghana has stressed the crucial role of language in the preservation of cultural heritage.
Seychelles: Creative Seychelles Agency to Launch National Artists Census
[Seychelles News Agency] With the aim of creating a comprehensive database on the work and status of artists in Seychelles, that will be accessible to all locally and internationally, the Creative Seychelles Agency (CSA) is launching a national census …
South Africa: From Soweto-On-Sea to a Bright, Five-Star Future – Brave Gqeberha Chef Is Bound for Mauritius
[Daily Maverick] A young woman’s determination is taking her from an impoverished part of the Eastern Cape city to training at a high-end resort in Mauritius.
Africa: Before Disney’s Little Mermaid, These Creatures Existed in Mythologies From Around the World
[The Conversation Africa] Mermaids are multicultural mythical figures, reflecting the continuing human fascination with the sea in stories echoing thousands of years into the past. Mermaids are found in cultures across the globe.
Ghana: Vice President Bawumia Commends Manya Krobo’s for Upholding Tradition
[GhanaToday] The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has commended the Chiefs and people of the Manya Krobo Traditional Area for upholding their rich tradition and custom over the years.