Uganda: Saving the Music Industry Is Still Possible – Bobi Wine
[Nile Post] Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, the leader of the National Unity Platform (NUP), emphasised that tokenism is one of the factors driving division and killing the entertainment industry.
Nigeria: Olamide, Odumodublvck, Blaqbonez Most Streamed Nigerian Hip Hop Acts – Report
[Premium Times] “Nigeria’s patriotism in music is evident as most streamed hip hop artists are Nigerians, unlike regions such as Kenya and South Africa where international hit-man Drake leads.”
Nigeria: Rema, Asake, Burna Boy Win Big At 16th Headies Award in Us
[Premium Times] Other night winners include Seyi Vibez, Spyro, Odumodublvck, Rexxie and Blaq Bonez.
Uganda: Cindy Raves Up Kasese in Tusker Lite Marathon After Party
[Nile Post] Kasese’s Stanley Street came alive in vibrant neon colours, music and celebration to crown the second edition of the Tusker Lite Mt. Rwenzori Marathon on Saturday night.
Seychelles: New Seychelles National Gallery Will Open With Exhibition in November
[Seychelles News Agency] The new Seychelles National Gallery, located inside the National Library building, will hold its first exhibition in November, said a top official on Wednesday.
Nigeria: The Need for Functiq!!on@al Public Libraries
[This Day] All the stakeholders should invest more in libraries
Rwanda: Explainer – Unesco Heritage Sites and How They Matter
[New Times] Rwanda will present five nominations for evaluation during the Extended 45th session of the World Heritage Committee, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from September 10 to 25.
South Africa: Artists Dada Khanyisa, William Kentridge Heal Johannesburg’s Wounds and Put the Spring Back in Her Step
[Daily Maverick] In the first weekend in Spring, we left William Kentridge’s studio called The Centre for the Less Good Idea in downtown Johannesburg’s Maboneng art district, mesmerised and enchanted.
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Marking Sacrifice Day Under the Theme ‘Sustaining a Country Through Sacrifices’
[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopians across the nation have been observing Sacrifice Day to under the theme “Sustaining a Country through Sacrifices.”
Ghana: Oguaa Marks Fetu Afahye
[Ghanaian Times] The Chiefs and people of Oguaa Traditional Area on Saturday observed this year’s Fetu Afahye festival with a durbar of chiefs and Asafo companies.