Africa: Opera, Glass Blowing, Poncho Weaving and More – Unesco Celebrates World’s Cultural Heritage
[UN News] The UNESCO committee that protects so called Intangible Cultural Heritage met in Botswana this week to add new entries to the UN culture agency’s list of world treasures, some of which must be “urgently” safeguarded.
Africa: Art and Climate Change
[IPS] Stockholm, Sweden — A dark cloud is hovering above human existence. It is a fairly illusory cloud haunting our minds and wellbeing, but also an actual, menacing, mostly invisible cloud that covers the Earth’s entire atmosphere. Saturated by gree…
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar Concert – What Does It Mean to Be a Global Citizen?
[New Times] All roads lead to the beautiful BK Arena later Wednesday, December 6 for the inaugural Global Citizen Africa concert. Renowned American rapper Kendrick Lamar is set to headline the concert, while the likes of Tanzanian star Zuchu and Rwanda…
Nigeria: Being Nigerian Is Tough – Tems
[Vanguard] Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is “tough”.
Rwanda: The Top 10 Kendrick Lamar’s Songs That Could Rock At Bk Arena Today
[New Times] In less than 24 hours, hip-hop legend Kendrick Lamar will headline the ‘Move Africa: A Global Citizen Experience’ Africa’s first music tour, which kicks off tonight at BK Arena in Kigali.
Rwanda: South African Dancer, Singer Kamo Mphela to Perform in Kigali
[New Times] Amapiano musician Kamo Mphela is set to entertain revelers alongside Rwanda’s renowned artistes RY and deejays Toxxyk, June, Kevin Klein and Tyga on December 9, at Mundi Center, Rwandex.
Rwanda: Bad Rama to Welcome Lost Brother in Concert
[New Times] Rwandan music investor, Ramadhan Mupende, alias Bad Rama, has announced plans to host a grand concert with performances by big local stars to welcome his lost brother, Olivier Moses Uwimana, that he was recently reunited with after their se…
Africa: Three African Powerhouses Make Forbes’ Most Powerful Women List
[allAfrica] Nigerian trailblazers Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the esteemed Director-General of the World Trade Organization, and media mogul Mosunmola Abudu stand alongside Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan as the African women gracing Forbes’ prestigio…
Kenya: Show Your Spirit By Donning a Jersey From Your Favorite Kenyan or African Team, Koskei Says Ahead of Jamhuri Day Fete
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyans have been urged to dress down from tomorrow in cultural attire ahead of the Kenya at 60, Jamhuri day celebrations next week.
Rwanda: Kendrick Lamar, Zuchu in Kigali Ahead of Move Africa
[New Times] Celebrated American hip hop singer Kendrick Lamar and Tanzania’s ‘Honey’ hitmaker Zuchu are in Kigali to headline Move Africa slated for December 6, at BK Arena.