Uganda: Balaam Barugahara Elected President of Ugandan Entertainment Promoters
[Nile Post] Businessman, Balaam Barugahara has been elected the president of the National Federation of Entertainment Promoters Limited (NAFEP).
South Africa: ‘Maybe Today, I’ll Slip Away…’ Sugar Man Sixto Rodriguez Passes Away
[Daily Maverick] Sixto Rodriguez, a huge star in South Africa in the 70s and again later with the release of a documentary in 2012, passed away at the age of 81. The official Rodriguez website sugarman.org announced on Wednesday: “It is with great sadn…
Nigeria: U.S. Court Dismisses Case Challenging Repatriation of 29 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
[Premium Times] The Benin Bronzes have long been the centre of restitution debates.
Africa: Through Space and Rhyme – How Hip-Hop Uses Afrofuturism to Take Listeners On Journeys of Empowerment
[The Conversation Africa] It is perhaps only natural, as hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, that people look to the genre’s future. But for some rappers, the future has always been part of the story.
Africa: A Mythical Giant Snake Is Helping Raise Climate Awareness in Malawi
[African Arguments] Sensitive campaigners are finding that belief in Napolo, a legendary multi-headed monster, is no barrier to environmental understanding and action.
Mali: Musician Salif Keïta Resigns From Transitional Parliament
[allAfrica] Harare — Salif Keta, a well-known musician from Mali, has left the assembly that the military, which has been in charge since 2020, established to serve as a legislative body, APA News reports.
Ghana: Between Blyden and Bagbin – the Case for an African Personality (2)
[Ghanaian Times] Within the parliamentary environment, a lot more radical cultural changes could be undertaken. How about operationalising Standing Order 47, which allows honourable Members to the use of seven indigenous languages: Akan; Nzema; Ga; Ewe…
Africa: Creative Arts Industry to Deepen Ties Between Africa, Russia
[Ghanaian Times] The Innosocium Foundation, a social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, held a session entitled ‘Cultural Products and Brands for a Creative Economy’ at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in held St Petersburg, Russia.
Ghana: Book On Late Childhood Cancer Ambassador Launched
[Ghanaian Times] A book that chronicles the life and impact of a childhood cancer ambassador who led the fight against childhood cancer in Ghana and beyond has been launched in Accra.
Uganda: Next Radio, Afro Mobile Shine At Best of Kampala Season II Concert
[Nile Post] The Best of Kampala Season II Concert took the Ugandan entertainment scene by storm, and Next Media’s Next Radio and Afro Mobile made their mark at this trailblazing event.