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.
Uganda: Culture Comes to Life At Ewaffe Village
[Nile Post] An hour’s drive from the capital Kampala via Gayaza road leads you to Naggalama in Mukono district. The stuffy air of the city is no more and if there is any noise pollution, it comes from the wheezing of the air against plants and the chir…
Uganda: Foodies Treated to Culinary Mastery and Whisky Delight At Singleton Food Pairing Experience
[Nile Post] On Saturday, Stone Haven Restaurant and Winery hosted the second edition of the Singleton Food Pairing Experiences.
Tanzania: Cultural Fund to Issue Loans to Artists Through CRDB Bank
[Daily News] Low interest rate loans to local artists from the Culture and Arts Fund will continue but this time around they will be obtained through CRDB Bank.
Nigeria: I’ve Had Failed Marriage With Three Kids, but Nobody Knows – Jim Iyke
[Vanguard] Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke, has revealed that he had a failed marriage, despite having three, but not many people know about the personal issue.
Nigeria: Hilda Baci Cooks to Raise Funds for Widow July 14
[Vanguard] Guiness World Record holder, Hilda Baci, will display her world-beating culinary skills in Lagos on Friday, July 14, to raise funds for a widow.
Nigeria: Burna Boy Makes History As First African Artiste to Sell Out U.S Stadium
[Vanguard] Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy, has made history as the first African singer to sell out a stadium show in the United States of America.
Rwanda: Trending or Threading? Rwandans React to Threads App
[New Times] Phrases like “Old is gold” may dominate spaces such as antique art and archived fashion items, but new bling seemingly takes up all the space in media cycles, which is why the conversations and hype being sparked by the Threads app are as e…
Seychelles: Seychelles Creole Academy Publishes First Monolingual Creole Dictionary
[Seychelles News Agency] A total of 22,000 words from the Seychellois Creole language now feature in the newly launched monolingual dictionary, the first dictionary of its kind published by the Seychelles Creole Academy (SCA).