South Africa: Six People Arrested in Connection with AKA Murder – South African News Briefs – February 28, 2024
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Nigeria: Need to Tell African Stories, Enthrone Quality Leadership Motivates Me – Edgar
[Vanguard] Joseph Edgar, is an investment banker, theatre producer, playwright, and the brain behind The Duke of Shomolu Production, arguably, the fastest-growing theatre franchise in Nigeria.
Kenya: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala Captivates Audience With Blend of Tradition and Technology
[Capital FM] – As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a new lunar cycle. The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Jie, marks the end of Ch…
Zimbabwe: Mixed Reactions Over Nama Winners
[The Herald] Bulawayo welcomed back the National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) but not everyone was happy with the event that honoured over 40 brilliant artists, groups and organisations at the Zimbabwe International Exhibition Centre (ZIEC) Hall 3 last Sat…
South Africa: Former Oudtshoorn Mayor Jailed for Sexual Assault – South African News Briefs – February 27, 2024
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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.