Rwanda: Sisterhood of the Arts – a Pop-Up Exhibition By Rwandan Women Artists
[New Times] In a bold and empowering move, local visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 20 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition aimed at promoting inclusivity and celebrating women in art. The exhibition is slated for July 17 – 25…
Kenya: Kenya-Australia Partnership Rejuvenates Artist Corner at the National Theatre
[Capital FM] A special partnership between the Australian High Commission and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports has rejuvenated the Wasanii Corner, an outdoor space for emerging artists at the Kenya Cultural Centre in Nairobi.
Nigeria: Headies Next Rated – Can Young John, Seyi Vibez Battle ‘Lonely At the Top’ Asake?
[Vanguard] It’s ‘lonely at the top’ for superstar singer, Asake who indubitably dominated 2022/23. For some music lovers, it is a dilemma to either place him as Next Rated Artiste or Artiste of the Year while many actually think he deserves both laurels.
Nigeria: ‘Don’t Get Under Pressure to Marry’, Funke Akindele Open Up On Failed Marriage
[Daily Trust] Multiple-award winning Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele, has recounted her ordeal over her first failed marriage.
Rwanda: Inganzo Ngari Set for ‘Ruganzu II Ndoli’ Mega Concert
[New Times] One of Rwanda’s most acclaimed traditional dance troupe, Inganzo Ngari, is organising a mega concert for their local fans who have missed their mega annual concerts since the Covid 19 hiatus.
Ghana: Ama Ata Aidoo – Our Sister, the Maker of Joy!
[Premium Times] I am glad to be counted among her literary daughters.
Zimbabwe: Mayweather Arrives in Harare For ‘Homeland Tour’
[The Herald] Floyd “Money” Mayweather finally jetted into the country for a two-day visit dubbed “Homeland Tour”.
Africa: Google Includes Swahili in Its AI-Driven Chatbot Bard
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Google has included Swahili on its conversational artificial intelligence (AI) service Bard, becoming the first language on the continent to be embedded in the solution.
Botswana: Partly Cloudy and Hot Really Really Hot
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — A local movie, Partly Cloudy and Hot, won Best Actor award at the International Black and Diversity Film Festival in Canada on Tuesday.
Nigeria: Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Dies One Year After Kidnap
[Vanguard] This is not the best of times for the Nigerian movie industry, as it has yet lost another vibrant actress, Cynthia Okereke, to the cold hands of death, at the age of 63 years.