South Africa: Cape Town’s Minstrels Kick Off Tweede Nuwe Jaar With a Bang As the Klopse Drum the Ghoema Beat
[Daily Maverick] The alternative New Year celebrations date back to the mid-19th century when the Cape slaves were given a day off from their duties on 2 January.
Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Winners Congratulate Nishimwe on Her Engagement
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe’s engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay has had more than one heart melting at the viral pictures of the lovebirds’ special moment of romance.
Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition – AGN
[Premium Times] The actor was hospitalised on New Year’s eve.
Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals
[New Zimbabwe] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP’s Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him.
South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema
[SAnews.gov.za] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special …
South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday.
Africa: Coca-Cola in Africa – A Story of High Politics and Marketing Gumption
[The Conversation Africa] A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world’s most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It’s a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years o…
Ethiopia: Guarding a Heritage – a Bid to Protect Mawlid Through UNESCO
[Reporter] Mawlid holds immense cultural and historical significance for Ethiopia’s Muslim community. It serves not only as a religious observance but also encompasses intricate traditions that have been passed down through generations. Through complex…
Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Engaged to Ethiopian Techpreneur Michael Tesfay
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has finally said ‘Yes’ to fiancé Michael Tesfay after two years dating.
Rwanda: Gorilla Fashion Week Blends Styles at Maiden Edition
[New Times] For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali.