South Africa: Government Announces New Awards for Arts, Culture Sector
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Zizi Kodwa has announced that government will be hosting an all-encompassing awards ceremony to recognise those who exhibit outstanding artistic and technical achievement in the arts and culture sector.
Uganda: Comedian Reign Lists Friends, Determines Financial Gifts for His Birthday
[Nile Post] Obed Karim Lubega alias Reign of the famous Reign and Maulana comedy duo has inserted a siphon into the pockets of his close friends, by predetermining financial/ material gifts they should give him on his 31st Birthday.
Rwanda: Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023
[New Times] Paulette Igiraneza Ndekwe is in Malaysia, where she is vying with 25 other contestants from around the world in the sixth edition of Miss Cosmo World 2023, scheduled for November 29.
Rwanda: Mashariki Film Festival Underway in Kigali
[New Times] The ninth edition of Mashariki African Film Festival is underway in Kigali, where good films are lined up to be showcased on the festival’s big screens throughout the week.
Uganda: Not Even the Rain Could Stop the Vibe As Myko Ouma Spiced It up Roast and Rhyme
[Nile Post] The 19th edition of Roast and Rhyme that was held on Sunday at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo was a powerful testament to Ugandans’ commitment to enjoyments.
Uganda: Swedish Embassy in Uganda Moves to Foster Cultural Exchange
[Nile Post] The Swedish Embassy in Uganda has in partnership with Swedish cultural organization, Selam, welcomed a group of Swedish artists to Uganda for a two-day visit.
Rwanda: Rwandan Actress Alliah Cool Awarded in Nigeria
[New Times] Rwandan actress Alliance Isimbi, popularly known in cinema as Alliah Cool has won the prestigious ‘Great Achievers Award’ in Nigeria, the recognition which celebrates human and community development as well as incredible talent and dedicati…
Zimbabwe: John Hlatywayo – Remembering a Great Artist Who Was Woefully Neglected By History
[The Conversation Africa] John Hlatywayo, who has died at 96, was a great painter, sculptor and mentor. However he is woefully neglected in the art history of Zimbabwe and southern Africa.
Tunisia: Over 40 Female Potters Receive Support Under Hrayer Sejnane Project
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Hrayer Sejnane project, which has come to a close, provided support to over forty female potters in Sejnane, Bizerte (northern Tunisia) through training sessions on communication, sales techniques and the adminis…
Ghana: Theatre and Development – The Ghanaian Case
[Ghanaian Times] That theatre and its psyche is grossly misunderstood in the Ghanaian society due to deep ignorance about what theatre is all about cannot be disputed by any sincere authoritative expert of theatre or theatre critic.