Rwanda: Bad Rama Reunites With Brother 29 Years After Separation
[New Times] The Mane record label founder, Ramadhan Mupenda, best known as Bad Rama, has been reunited with his long-lost younger brother nearly 30 years after separation. The emotional encounter comes as a beacon of hope after The 1994 genocide agains…
South Africa: Govt Plans Major Expansion of Electricity Grid – South African News Briefs – August 24, 2023
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Nigeria: Oscars 2024 – NOSC Names Stephanie Linus As New Head
[This Day] The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) for the Best International Feature Film (IFF) category of the Oscars has appointed renowned actress-cum-filmmaker Stephanie Linus as its new Chairperson.
Rwanda: Amanda Akaliza Engaged to Longtime Fiancé
[New Times] Akaliza Amanda, the first runner-up of Miss Rwanda 2022, has said yes to the “will you marry me?” question from a man identified as Jonas, whom she has been dating for almost two years.
Rwanda: Five Rwandan Artistes Nominated for Trace Awards
[New Times] Global music powerhouse and Afro-music tastemaker Trace has announced the nominees for its inaugural TRACE Awards in Africa slated for October 21.
Nigeria: Afrobeats Is Nothing, Lacks Substance – Burna Boy
[Vanguard] Grammy award-winning artiste, Burna Boy has described Afrobeats as ‘nothing’, saying it lacks substance.
Rwanda: Burna Boy Expected in Kigali
[New Times] Nigeria’s Afrobeats star Burna Boy, who is among the top nominees for the Trace Awards, is expected to attend the first of this kind event to be held in Kigali, Rwanda on October 21.
Uganda: Dates for This Year’s Nyege Nyege Edition Announced
[Nile Post] Organisers have announced that the 8th edition of the Nyege Nyege festival will be held between November 9 and 12 in Jinja city .
Kenya: World’s Largest Floating Library, MV Logos Hope, Docks in Mombasa
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The world’s largest floating library has made its port of call at Mombasa’s Mbaraki wharf.
Kenya: Ruto to Officiate Maasai Cultural Festival at Sekenani Gate in Maasai Mara
[Capital FM] Narok — President William Ruto was set to officiate the Maasai Cultural Festival at the Sekenani Gate, Maasai Mara.