Zimbabwe: Miss Universe 2023 Sheyniss Fell in Love With Victoria Falls
[The Herald] Visiting Miss Universe 2023 Sheyniss Palacios has declared Zimbabwe a safe and peaceful country.
Nigeria: Musawa – We’re Facilitating $100bn Investment Opportunities for Culture, Creative Industry Players
[This Day] Abuja — Minister of Arts, Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, has explained that the ministry is creating opportunities in the creative and cultural economy value chain through policies that make the business environment conducive.
Nigeria: Shettima, Jonathan, Osinbajo Expected At Book Launch in Abuja
[This Day] Many distinguished Nigerians, including Vice-President Kashim Shettima, former president Goodluck Jonathan and former Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo, are expected to attend the launch of a book co-authored by Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman on September…
Kenya: Chinese Institute to Translate Kenyan Literature
[The Herald] Nairobi. — A Chinese institute is collaborating with a Kenyan publisher to translate a number of Kenyan literature works into Chinese language, a major boost to cultural exchanges and mutual understanding between the two countries.
Zimbabwe: Mai Rwizi Memorial Service Date Set
[The Herald] A memorial service for the late veteran actress and preacher, Susan “Mai Rwizi” Chenjerai, will be held on August 31 at her Mbare residence.
Rwanda: Minister Umutoni Sheds Light On New Ip Law Amid Artists’ Concerns
[New Times] Rwanda’s Minister of State for Youth and Arts Sandrine Umutoni has said that the new Intellectual Property law, which sparked endless debates on social media, will not take away intellectual property rights over works they lawfully created.
East Africa: Rwanda’s Creative Industry Divided Over New Ip Law, Demands for Revision Grow
[New Times] Key figures in Rwanda’s creative industry are voicing concerns on social media, arguing that the new intellectual property law–which permits the government, schools, and religious institutions to use their works without consent or payment-…
Rwanda: Rwandan-Canadian Author Reconnects Children With Cultural Roots in New Book Series
[New Times] Michaella Mutoni — Dorvlo, a Rwandan-Canadian with a deep love for cultural heritage, has embarked on a mission to reconnect children with their roots through her debut children’s book series, “The Wondrous Journey of Isaro and Juru.”
Rwanda: Where Pageant Beauty Meets Basketball – Odile Uwase, Francis Shyaka Tie the Knot
[New Times] Odile Uwase Sangwa, the second runner-up in Miss Rwanda 2019, married her longtime partner, entrepreneur and former basketball player Francis Shyaka. The couple celebrated their union with a traditional ceremony at Juru Park Rebero on Augus…
Kenya: Kisumu Gears for Continental Arts Festival This Weekend
[Capital FM] Kisumu — Kisumu City is gearing to host a continental arts festival over the weekend in an event billed as the ultimate entertainment experience for art lovers.