Rwanda: Unveil Africa Fest Is Here to Celebrate Cultural Heritage-Organisers
[New Times] The inaugural edition of Unveil Africa Fest, a celebration of Africa’s rich cultural heritage, is only days away and the organisers have promised nothing short of a fete as they bring artistes together for an evening of performances on Dece…
Ethiopia: Restoring African Cultural Heritage – What the Time Requires
[Ethiopian Herald] GIRMACHEW GASHAW — Cultural assets depict the way of life of a community or society. Sculptures, manuscripts, monuments, and artifacts are some of the legendary artistic works of Africans that showcase the continent’s ancient civili…
Rwanda: Rwanda’s ‘Intore’ Dance Recognized As UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage
[New Times] The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has inscribed Rwanda’s Intore dance on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List, highlighting its significance as a symbol of Rwandan culture on the global stage.
Uganda: TikToker Drowns in River Nile During Outing
[Nile Post] The incident occurred during a recreational outing at the Nile Resort in Njeru Municipality, Buikwe District.
Uganda: Film Actor Bash Luks Offers Hope to Mubende’s Underprivileged Children
[Observer] Prominent Ugandan actor and musician Bash Luks has launched a philanthropic initiative aimed at transforming the lives of orphans and homeless children in his hometown of Mubende/Kassanda.
Nigeria: UNAIDS Appoints Artist Funke Akindele As National Goodwill Ambassador for Nigeria
[UNAIDS] The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Funke Akindele, a multiple award-winning actress, movie producer and director, as its new National Goodwill Ambassador (GWA) for Nigeria. This pr…
South Africa: Robert Sobukwe in His Own Words – New Book Shows the Complexity of the Formidable South African Pan-Africanist Leader’s Views
[The Conversation Africa] The book Darkest Before Dawn, edited by Derek Hook and Leswin Laubscher, presents readers with a portrait of a formidable and principled figure in the struggle against colonialism and apartheid who has, so far, received less a…
Nigeria: We’ll Return Nollywood to Enugu – Gov Mbah
[Daily Trust] Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has said his administration is putting necessary infrastructure and conducive environment in place to ensure that Nollywood returns to the state.
Mauritius: Mauritius Marks First International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage
[Government of Mauritius] To celebrate the first International Day of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, Le Morne Heritage Trust fund, under the aegis of the Ministry of Arts and Culture, organised an educational activity, on Friday 29 November 2024, fo…
Africa: Africa’s Biggest Stars Set to Hit Ovo Arena Wembley for Afrobeats Legends Festival
[Vanguard] The First-Ever Afrobeats Legends Concert is Set to Bring Africa’s Biggest Stars to London, UK.