Zimbabwe: Former Beauty Queens Shine At Auditions
[The Herald] Tafadzwa Zimoyo — This year’s Miss Universe Zimbabwe (MUZ) pageant has shattered traditional barriers by including single mothers and married women among its top 20 finalists, a historic milestone that reflects a profound shift in the loc…
Zimbabwe: New Star-Studded Jazz Band Emerges
[The Herald] Trust Khosa — In Zimbabwe, jazz music is often associated with a mature audience that appreciates the art form and invests in its experience.
Nigeria: Femi Kuti Sets to Release New Album ‘Journey Through Life’
[This Day] Raheem Akingbolu
Rwanda: Rwanda to Launch Govt.-Backed Arts Council After Rsau Shutdown Over Mismanagement
[New Times] The Minister of Youth and Arts, Jean-Nepo Abdallah Utumatwishima, has confirmed that a legal framework is being explored to establish a national body for artists, following the recent dissolution of the Rwanda Society of Authors (RSAU).
Ethiopia: Holiday Experiences, Remembrance of Things Past
[Ethiopian Herald] For most of us, holidays give us the opportunity for a break from the daily grind and a moment to foster positive attitudes, depending on how long a given holiday lasts. The social, psychological, economic, and health benefits of hol…
Nigeria: Ooni of Ife Hosts Books Presentation to Honour Oyeweso’s Scholarly Excellence, Cultural Preservation
[This Day] The ancient town of Ife, weekend, witnessed a grand convergence of royalty, academia and cultural enthusiasts, as Siyan Oyeweso, a Professor of History, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Obafemi Awolowo University, was celebrated with …
Africa: Restitution and Reparative Justice – Outcomes from the Side Event 4th Session of the PFPAD
[TrustAfrica] Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USA
Tunisia: Tunisia and Italy Celebrate ’60 Years of Archaeological Cooperation’ At Bardo National Museum
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, April 23 — The archaeological partnership between Tunisia and Italy, which began in the 1960s, continues to grow stronger through agreements between specialised institutions and research conducted by experts from both cou…
Africa: Eco Fashion Week Africa Joins UN Fashion and Lifestyle Network
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Eco Fashion Week Africa (EFWA) has officially joined the United Nations Fashion and Lifestyle Network, spotlighting Africa’s growing leadership in sustainable fashion.
Africa: Humans Lived in African Rainforests 150,000 Years Ago, Far Earlier Than Believed – New Research
[The Conversation Africa] Our human species emerged in Africa around 300,000 years ago but scientists don’t yet have a clear picture of what kind of natural environment we evolved in. Until recently, the dominant idea was that grasslands and savannahs …