Rwanda: Prince Kid Sentenced to Five Years in Prison. What’s Next?
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, also known as Prince Kid – the former organizer of Miss Rwanda – has been sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rwf2 million.
Rwanda: Comedians Offer Masterclass Ahead of Belgium-Rwanda Laugh-in Night
[New Times] The Institut Français is set to come alive with laughter on October 17 and 18, courtesy of Wallonie-Bruxelles International, with one event being an invite-only and the other, the more anticipated of the two and free of charge, being o…
Rwanda: Top 5 Rwandans Harnessing the Power of Social Media
[New Times] The power of social media has transformed the way people connect, share, and influence the world. Rwanda has witnessed the rise of a new generation of youthful trailblazers who have harnessed the potential of social media. Presented below a…
Botswana: Bantu Film Festival Returns Bigger Better
[Botswana Daily News] Ramotswa — Custodians of the Bantu Film Festival (BFF) are hopeful for a big and better second edition of the festival that will showcase exceptional talent in the world of cinema particularly in the African continent.
Sudan: ‘Goodbye Julia’ – First Sudanese Film At Cannes Is a Potent Exploration of Prejudice
[Daily Maverick] Set just before South Sudan seceded from what was the largest nation in Africa, Mohamed Kordofani’s restrained drama about two women from different sides of the country demystifies the racism that still divides it.
Nigeria: Davido Breaks Silence On Newborn Twins, Netflix Documentary
[Leadership] Nigerian-American superstar, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has spoken about his forthcoming Netflix documentary and newborn twins.
Nigeria: How Obari Won $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
[Vanguard] After five nominations, poet, writer and academic, Obari Gomba, has won the 2023 Nigeria Prize for Literature for his play, “Grit”, published by Hornbill House of the Arts.
Tanzania: Sauti Za Busara Set to Come With a Bang
[Daily News] As preparations for the 21st edition of the Sauti za Busara (Sound of Wisdom) festival get underway, the Festival Director, Journey Ramadhan promises an exciting African music concert, to be held at Stone Town in Unguja next February.
Seychelles: Seychellois Fashion Designer Unexpectedly Ends Up At New York Fashion Week
[Seychelles News Agency] After the World Fashion Exhibition in Beverly Hills, United States, scheduled for October was cancelled again, a Seychellois fashion designer, found herself on a new quest to New York.
Nigeria: Mass Wedding – Don’t Check Your Spouse’s Phones, Kwankwaso Tells Couples
[Daily Trust] Senator Rabi’u Kwankwaso, the NNPP National leader, has advised the 1,800 couples under the mass wedding scheme against checking their spouses’ phones. This is to avoid anything that could lead to the marriage break up, he counselled.