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.
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman’s Documentary Features Rwanda’s Reconciliation Story
[New Times] Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series ‘The Story Of Us’, that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellion….
Nigeria: Akeem’s Metalphysics Alliance Captures Scriptural Analogy
[Vanguard] With a new awakening for the Nigerian sculpture scene, artist Muraina Akeem is boosting the current energies with three themes loaded in one exhibition.
Nigeria: The Essence of Copyright Day
[This Day] There is need to strengthen enabling laws to fight the scourge of piracy
Zimbabwe: Novelist Targets Promoting Children’s Dreams
[The Herald] Novelist Abraham Makamera is writing a book targeting children to help them with talent identification at a tender age in order to become experts in their areas of interest.
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Zulu Adigwe Is Dead
[Premium Times] Adigwe, a first-class graduate in Theatre Arts at the University of Ibadan, became a household name in 1987 after playing Mr B for seven years in the sitcom Basi and Company.
Zimbabwe: Garry Mapanzure’s Posthumous Track Tackles Societal Struggles, Hidden Pain
[New Zimbabwe] The music of Garry Mapanzure continues to resonate even after his tragic passing in a car accident last October.
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
[New Times] One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some ‘plot’ for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday.
Nigeria: Ethics, Values Have Collapse in Nigeria – Anyaoku
[Daily Trust] Former Commonwealth Secretary General, Chief Emeka Anyaoku at the weekend said ethics and values have generally collapsed in the Nigerian society.
South Africa: The Walls Tell Their Stories – Street Art Brings Noordgesig’s History to Colourful, Vibrant Life
[Daily Maverick] In this corner of Soweto, to which people were forcibly moved from places like Sophiatown and Vrededorp, street art tells the story of a rich history and a strong community culture.