Rwanda: Lupita Nyong’o Flaunts Rwandan Handcrafted Bag – How It Happened
[New Times] Rwandan fashion designer, model, and actress Aline Amike has gained attention thanks to Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o, who wore a handcrafted bag from Amike Studio, a Rwandan brand owned by Amike, during the Berlin International Film Festiv…
Kenya: Gachagua Roots for Preservation of Good Cultural Practices Through Art
[Capital FM] Kieni — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked artistes and musicians to promote preservation of good cultural practices and traditions through art, adding that the government is committed to spur growth of creative economy.
South Africa: Iziko Museums Celebrate Artist Esther Mahlangu
[Iziko] Iziko Museums of South Africa is pleased to announce ”Then I Knew I Was Good at Painting”: Esther Mahlangu, A Retrospective, is opening on February 17, 2024.Curated by Nontobeko Ntombela, the exhibition highlights Dr Esther Mahlangu’s over 50…
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Kenza Johanna Ameloot Crowned Miss Belgium 2024
[New Times] Rwandan-Belgian model Kenza Johanna Ameloot was on Saturday, February 24, crowned Miss Belgium 2024 at the grand finale coronation that took place at the Proximus Theater.
Senegal: Franco-Senegalese Documentary ‘Dahomey’ Wins Berlin’s Golden Bear
[RFI] Dahomey, a documentary by Franco-Senegalese director Mati Diop probing the thorny issues surrounding Europe’s return of looted antiquities to Africa, won the Berlin Film Festival’s top prize Saturday.
Africa: African Female Filmmakers Converge in Benin
[DW] The International Women’s Film Festival features 18 films, all made by women.
Nigeria: Every Successful Artiste Is Arrogant – Seun Kuti
[Daily Trust] Seun Kuti, the youngest son of late Afro-beat maestro, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has claimed that every successful artiste is arrogant.
Egypt: Sun Aligns On Ramses II Statute in ‘Rare Phenomenon’
[Egypt Online] Sun aligned Thursday morning on the statute of Ramses II in Aswan’s Abu Simbel Temple on a rare phenomenon that happens twice a year; on February 22 and October 22.
South Africa: Malik Yoba to Attend Joburg Film Fest This Month
[Joburg Film Festival] The Joburg Film Festival is proud to announce that acclaimed multiple award winning actor, musician and philanthropist Malik Yoba will be attending the upcoming festival, adding a touch of Hollywood glam to the event.The festival…
Nigeria: Filmmakers Ask Youths to Embrace Opportunities in Nollywood
[Leadership] Nigeria filmmakers have advised teeming unemployed youths to embrace opportunities abound in the Nigerian film industry to become self-employed.