Angola: MPLA Recognizes Musician Matadidi’s Contribution to Independence
[ANGOP] Luanda — The MPLA party recognized, last Saturday, the contribution of musician Matadidi Mário Bwana Kitoko in the struggle that culminated in national independence, through the creation and dissemination of revolutionary songs.
Nigeria: Music Is the Core of My Creativity – Onche
[Daily Trust] Sam Onche George Jnr is a US-based digital artist and painter. In this interview with Daily Trust on Sunday, he shares his journey from a childhood immersed in music, fashion and culture to his artistic development in the U.S.
South Africa: Studio Ghibli’s ‘The Boy and the Heron’ Is an Antiquated Portal to the Past
[Daily Maverick] ‘The Boy and the Heron’ is iconic filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki’s first new animated fantasy adventure in a decade. It’s also this year’s Academy Award winner for Best Animated Feature Film. The question, though, is whether it’s a genuine m…
Seychelles: First-Ever Seychelles Coral Festival Draws Attention to Importance of Protection
[Seychelles News Agency] The first-ever Seychelles Coral Festival was held recently by the Seychelles Parks and Garden Authority (SPGA) to share information about corals and the different projects undertaken to protect them.
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 Finalists Unveiled
[The Herald] Organisers of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2024 on Saturday revealed the final list of participants expected to take part in the pageant, as the show draws nearer.
Ghana: Margaret Busby – How a Pioneering Ghanaian Publisher Put African Women’s Writing On the Map
[The Conversation Africa] Published in 1992, Daughters of Africa is a groundbreaking volume of writing by women of African descent. It was followed by an expanded second edition, New Daughters of Africa, in 2019. The mind behind the books is pioneering…
Tanzania: Afropop’s Music and Culture Tour of Tanzania and Zanzibar
[Afropop] Our 2024 tour was a whirlwind of music, culture, and stunning scenery. We’re returning in February 2025 to give you a taste of that magic! Feel the beat of Dar es Salaam’s streets, and lose yourself in the diverse melodies of the Sauti za Bus…
Namibia: King of Amapiano’s Show Sells Out in Five Hours
[Namibian] When people call Kabza De Small the king of amapiano, it’s no gimmick.
Uganda: Stay Away From Saudi Arabia Shows, Ykee Benda Cautions Ugandan Musicians
[Nile Post] Singer Wycliff Tugume, alias Ykee Benda, has cautioned his fellow Ugandan musicians against performing in Saudi Arabia.
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy – Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
[New Times] A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.