Rwanda: It’s a Huge Motivation for Young Rappers – Ish Kevin On Meeting President Kagame
[New Times] It is truly a dream come true and a great inspiration for the young generation in genres like hip-hop, for young rappers in Rwanda to meet an influential leader like President Paul Kagame, given the perception that many have of hip-hop bein…
Rwanda: What Can Rwandan Artists, Event Organisers Learn From Trace Awards?
[New Times] The Just — concluded Trace Awards and Festival held at the BK Arena and Kigali Convention and Exhibition Village (KCEV) was proof that the Rwandan music industry and its players are on the right track.
Rwanda: Trace Awards – What African Artists Told Kagame
[New Times] Nigerian stars Rema and Davido were the top winners at the 2023 Trace Awards held in Kigali, on Saturday, October 21, but hosts, Rwanda, also won big for their superb hosting of the new awards franchise created by Trace, a global TV and mul…
Kenya: Lupita and Selema – ‘It’s a Wrap!’
[Scrolla] Hollywood’s darling, Lupita Nyong’o, has called it quits with Selema Masekela, son of the legendary Hugh Masekela.
South Africa: Western Cape Education Launches #backontrack School Library Competition
[Govt of SA] #BackOnTrack school library competition launched
South Africa: Deadline Looms for KZN Emerging Designer Incubation Applications
[SAnews.gov.za] Emerging designers in KwaZulu-Natal have only four days left to submit their applications to be part of the Emerging Designers Incubation Programme.
Senegal: Senegal Suspends Auction of Senghor’s Property
[RFI] More than a hundred objects belonging to the father of Senegal’s independence, Léopold Sédar Senghor, were to be auctioned in France. Senegal, however, managed to have this sale suspended. Senegal says the collection will be acquired by…
South Africa: Cable Theft and Shootings Force Cape Town Library Closures
[GroundUp] But the people who work at the libraries in Hanover Park and Bellville are determined to continue creating safe spaces for their communities
Zimbabwe: In Zimbabwe, LGBTQ+ Artists Dodge Discrimination to Stay On Stage
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] It is tough making a living as an LGBTQ+ performer in Zimbabwe – the economy is in disarray and homophobic heckling is an occupational hazard.
Rwanda: Trace Awards – Kagame Meets Winners, Lauds Creative Industry
[New Times] Trace Awards is a channel of expression and the best gift for any people, any part of society, President Paul Kagame told the Afro prestigious award winners on Sunday, October 22.