Rwanda: All Set for Multi-Genre Kwanza Fest
[New Times] Kwanza Fest will feature a diverse lineup of artists spanning different musical styles, providing a more eclectic experience at the festival’ s first edition.
Ethiopia: African American Literature in ‘Roots’, ‘Beloved’ and Other Comparisons
[Ethiopian Herald] ‘Roots: The Saga of American Family’ was written in 1976 by Alex Haley and tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th century African, captured as an adolescent and sold into slavery in Africa and then transported to North America. The …
South Africa: Mandela Auction Suspended Amid Row Over Heritage
[DW] Seventy personal items of the former South African president were set to go under the hammer in New York in February.
South Africa: Nelson Mandela’s Personal Items Under the Hammer in New York? Why It Outraged Some, and What’s At Stake
[The Conversation Africa] An identity document, a pair of reading glasses, a hearing aid and a pair of worn shoes. These are just some of Nelson Mandela’s personal items that were due to go on auction on 22 February 2024. A month before the auction was…
Ghana: ‘Chairman Wontumi’ Exonerated by KTC
[Ghanaian Times] The Kumasi Traditional Council (KTC) has exonerated the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as ‘Chairman Wontumi,’ of allegations that he has disrespected the Asantehene, …
Ghana: Britain to Return Looted Crown Jewels to Ghana, but Only On Loan
[RFI] The UK is set to “loan back” a selection of gold and silver artefacts once worn by members of Asante royalty that were taken from Ghana some 150 years ago. The precious regalia will be displayed in the city of Kumasi, once the capital of the powe…
Ghana: Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal
[The Conversation Africa] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante’s royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and m…
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Opens Up on Michael’s Engagement
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has for the first time expressed her feelings about her recent engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay and what the future holds for the lovebirds going forward.
Rwanda: New Dance Competition to Debut in Rwanda
[New Times] A dance competition dubbed ‘Byina Rwanda’ was launched on January 29, to identify talent, sharpen skills, promote dance and give platforms for young people to buy talent-novate and better themselves through job creation in arts and creative…
Nigeria: Kebbi Holds Maiden Mass Wedding for Over 300 Couples
[Premium Times] The wedding was organised by the state government under Nafisa Idris, wife of the state governor, through her pet project, Nafisa Nasir Development Foundation (NANAS)