Rwanda: Ruti Joel Gears Up for First One-Man Show
[New Times] Following the release of Musomandera, Ruti Joel’s debut album that has been touted as the best to come out of Rwanda’s traditional music scene this year, the young musician and dancer has promised his fans a one-man show in December.
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, Rusine Among Rwandans Nominated for Zambia’s Zikomo Awards
[New Times] A cross section of Rwandan stars including Bruce Melodie, Jolly Mutesi, comedian Patrick Rusine, and singer Kenny Sol, are among Africans that have been nominated for Zikomo Africa Awards 2023, which will be held for the third time, on Nove…
Nigeria: Why I Fell Out With Tuface, My Battle With Nigerian Musicians – Blackface
[Premium Times] From claims of copyright theft to allegations of sabotaging his music career, Blackface has been quite vocal about how he feels about Tuface.
Nigeria: Veteran Singer Pretty Okafor Re-Elected PMAN’s President
[Premium Times] He was first elected PMAN’s president in October 2016.
Nigeria: MohBad’s Father Appears Before Coroner, Speaks On Son’s Relationship With Naira Marley, Wife
[Premium Times] Joseph Aloba, the father of deceased singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba (a.k.a Mohbad), appeared before a Lagos State coroner on Wednesday over an inquiry into his son’s death.
Ghana: El Anatsui Review – the Great Ghanaian Sculptor Is the Talk of London
[The Conversation Africa] The international art world is celebrating the Ghanaian artist El Anatsui in London. On 9 October, a gigantic installation of three new works – Behind the Red Moon – opened at the Turbine Hall at the prestigious Tate Modern, d…
Ghana: Rebuilding Gbese Is Imperative Now – Nii Ayi Bonte II
[Ghanaian Times] The President of the Gbese Traditional Council (GTC), Dr Nii Ayi Bonte II, has appealed to all ruling houses under the Gbese stool to set aside their differences and join hands in the rebuilding of Gbese.
Rwanda: Traditionalist Rutangarwamaboko On the Quest to Restore True Rwandan Culture
[New Times] On October 9, photos of a traditional healer, cultural researcher, and philosopher, Modeste Nzayisenga Rutangarwamaboko, meeting the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Dr Ildephonse Musafiri, and the Director General of Rwanda Ag…
Rwanda: Singer Confy Opens Up About Living With Vitiligo
[New Times] Fast rising singer Confy on October 24, opened up about his experience living with vitiligo. The 24-year-old took to his social media handles to share his story, and the responses from fellow artists and diehard fans has been overwhelming.
Rwanda: Youth Minister Wants an End to the Ben, Bruce Melodie’s Long-Time ‘Beef’
[New Times] The Minister of Youth, Abdallah Utumatwishima, is not pleased with people that are using their social media platforms to fuel the feud betweenThe Ben and Bruce Melodie, two of Rwanda’s biggest artistes.