South Africa: Sylvia Mdunyelwa, One of South Africa’s Great Jazz Vocalists, Kept Music Traditions Alive
[The Conversation Africa] If Miriam Makeba is hailed as the South African vocalist of her generation who brilliantly embraced (and actually shaped) global music sounds, and Sathima Bea Benjamin as the experimenter who entranced the modern jazz scene in…
South Africa: Winnie and Mandela Biography – a Masterful Tale of South Africa’s Troubled, Iconic Power Couple
[The Conversation Africa] A new book on South African liberation struggle icons Nelson and Winnie Mandela is a masterful biography of the pair. It’s a work of scholarship involving an immense body of primary and secondary research, written with flair a…
Rwanda: Ariel Wayz, Bull Dog, Bwiza Among Artistes to Perform at Kwita Izina Ceremony
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan female artistes Ariel Wayz and Bwiza, Tuff Gangs’ Bulldog and Riderman are among the artistes set to perform at the gorilla naming ceremony, locally known as Kwita Izina, scheduled for Friday, September 1.
Africa: Sky-High Success – Artistes Soaring With Private Jets
[New Times] A new trend has emerged among the elite of the African music industry – owning, or renting, private jets. While the concept of African artistes acquiring such luxurious assets would have been perceived as a distant dream a few years ago, to…
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country’s conservation efforts are recognized globally.
Rwanda: Mike Kayihura, Alyn Sano, Kivumbi to Perform at Blankets & Wine Kigali
[New Times] Organisers of the famous Blankets & Wine slated for September 3, at Canal Olympia, Rebero have announced that the much anticipated show will feature a diverse lineup of talented artists including Mike Kayihura, Alyn Sano, Kivumbi King,…
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie Refutes Rumours of Leaving 1:55am Record Label
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan musician, Bruce Itahiwacu, popularly known as Bruce Melodie, has said that he is still part of 1:55 AM record label and that he has no plans of parting ways with the label anytime soon.
Rwanda: Prince Kid, Miss Elsa to Wed on September 1
[New Times] Dieudonne Ishimwe, popularly known as Prince Kid, and Miss Rwanda 2017 Elsa Iradukunda will officially tie the knot on Friday, September 1.
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
[allAfrica] A remarkable memoir of an American’s intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America’s political challenges today.from amazon.com
Ghana: Black Star International Film Festival Returns From September 18-24
[Ghanaian Times] The 8th Edition of the Black Star International Film Festival [BSIFF] has been launched under the theme, “Tech in Film: Exploring the Role of Technology in Filmmaking in Africa,” with the aim of focusing on the huge role technology is …