Kenya: Nairobi’s Soma Nami Bookstore to Host African Book Fair in August
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Soma Nami Books, a leading Kenyan Pan-African Bookstore has announced that it will be hosting The African Book Fair, an annual week-long book fair centering African Literature.
Ghana: Edina Traditional Area Observes Bakatue Festival
[Ghanaian Times] Elmina — The chiefs and people of the Edina Traditional Area in the Komenda-Edina-Eguafo- Abrem (KEEA) Municipality of the Central Region have climaxed their celebration of this year’s Bakatue festival with a durbar.
Uganda: Annie Maria Adikin Wins Best Spoken-Word Performance At Nguvu Poetry Festival
[Nile Post] Annie Maria Adikin has been named the winner of this year’s Nguvu Poetry Festival.
Africa: How an African Collection of Art in Canada Is Celebrated With Care and Community
[The Conversation Africa] A significant collection of traditional African art has had a home in Canada for almost a hundred years.
Uganda: Zari’s Bride Price Was a Quran
[Nile Post] Singer Diamond Platinumz ex Zari Hassan was given a Quran as a bride price in her new marriage to 30-year-old Shakib Lutaaya.
East Africa: Kiswahili Critical for Forging a Sense of Unity in EAC
[Daily News] Arusha — UGANDA Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has underscored the importance of the Kiswahili language in forging a sense of East Africanness and unity on the journey towards an integrated East Africa.
Rwanda: Blaise Rwamukwaya Progresses to the Next Stage At the Voice Africa
[New Times] Following Belinda’s win at the knockout battle against her teammate, Rwandan singer Theoneste Blaise Rwamukwaya also secured a place for the next stage at The Voice Africa.
Nigeria: I Lived Recklessly, Please Forgive Me – Veteran Actor, Suebebe, Begs Nigerians
[Premium Times] “Please forgive me, especially all the women I have offended. I know I have stepped on toes regarding the issue of women”.
Rwanda: Seven Facts About Kiswahili
[New Times] Did you know that Kiswahili is not only one of the most widely spoken languages in sub-Saharan Africa, but it also holds a prestigious position among the top 10 most spoken languages globally?
Zimbabwe: Hollywood-Based Actor Chirisa Retraces His Roots
[New Zimbabwe] HE might now be a world renowned famous actor, having firmly established himself in Hollywood, the destination for all American movies and television shows, but Zimbabwean actor Tongayi Chirisa remains close to his roots.