Botswana: Mokgathong Wears Mrs Botswana Crown
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Portiah Mokgathong was over the weekend crowned the new MRS Botswana.
Somalia: From the Field – Hip Hop Artist K’naan’s New Track Hails Refugees
[UN News] Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear …
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria’s Culture, Entertainment Economy
[Premium Times] The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production.
Kenya: National Library Unveils First Virtual Library With Over 200,000 Books
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) this week launched the country’s first virtual library, containing over 200,000 digitised books, periodicals, research papers, and government publications.
Rwanda: Anti-FGM Film Screened at Women Deliver Conference
[New Times] On July 19, Frontline Ending FGM, a movement consisting of over 1,000 passionate men and women dedicated to abolishing female genital mutilation (FGM), hosted a film screening of ‘A Girl from Mogadishu.’
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial
[New Times] After shopping with Haute Baso, a Made in Rwanda fashion house, American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart also visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Rwanda: UK’s NSG Hints on Performing in Rwanda
[New Times] Popular Afrobeats, Afro-swing, and British Hip-hop group NSG will soon perform in Rwanda.
South Africa: Children’s Parliament Welcomes Signing of the Sign Language Bill Into Law
[SAnews.gov.za] The President of the Nelson Mandela Children’s Parliament, Dikgang Morudu, has welcomed the signing of the Sign Language Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa as the 12th official language.
Rwanda: Urutozi Challenge Dance Competition Returns in Style
[New Times] After a successful maiden edition, Urutozi Challenge Dance Competition, organised by local fashion line Urutozi Gakondo, is back and ready to give local dancers a platform to shine again.
Rwanda: Club Intwali Gears Up for ‘Heart of Africa’ Concert
[New Times] All is set for the ‘Heart of Africa’ concert organised by Club Intwali which is scheduled to take place this Saturday, July 22, at Kaso Kigali.