Congo-Kinshasa: Bringing the Overlooked Impact of DR Congo’s Displacement Crisis Into Focus
[RFI] Perpignan – British photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham – recognised for his striking images of civilians displaced by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo – wants to bring the untold story of the M23 rebellion to “as many new audiences…
Ghana: ZIK’s Innovative Style Captivates in Debut Album ‘For the Times We’ve Lost’
[Accra Times] By this time, ZIK had built a reputation for himself, further cementing his fame with the dynamic energy of ‘Electric Vibe’ earlier this year.
Ghana: E.L’s Epic Bar 7 Concert Scheduled for October 11
[Accra Times] Since debuting in 2014, the BAR concert has become a platform to celebrate Hip-Hop in Ghana. This year, all eyes turn to “BAR 7,” which dropped in July. Its release marked 10 years of pure bliss, heralded by singles ‘BAR 7 (Intro)’ and ‘C…
Kenya: Kenyan Street Food Businesses Thrive On Tiktok Amid Economic Challenges
[Capital FM] In a challenging economic landscape where a recent survey by credit firm Tala highlights that two-thirds of permanently employed Kenyans have turned to side hustles, street food vendors are carving out a vital niche for themselves. Leverag…
Zimbabwe: Comedian Learnmore Jonasi in America’s Got Talent Finals
[The Herald] Zimbabwean comedian Learnmore Jonasi has made it to the finals of television show, America’s Got Talent.
South Africa: Johannesburg’s Underbelly Is Explored in Niq Mhlongo’s Fresh New Novel About a Messy Break-Up
[The Conversation Africa] Niq Mhlongo was born in Soweto, Johannesburg in 1973 and grew up under apartheid, South Africa’s institutionalised racial segregation under white minority rule. He graduated in political studies and African literature in 1996 …
Southern Africa: ‘Zimbabwe Is Open for Music Business, Too’
[The Herald] As we draw closer to the end of yet another music-filled year, the Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (Zimura) recently conducted its second and last distribution of royalties for 2023.
Rwanda: Rwanda Is My Home, Says Miss Belgium 2024
[New Times] Belgian — Rwandan model Kenza Johanna Ameloot has describe Rwanda as her home although she is visiting the country as Miss Belgium 2014.
Rwanda: Which Gospel Stars Will Perform At Rwanda Shima Imana?
[New Times] The highly anticipated 2024 ‘Rwanda Shima Imana’ festival, slated for September 29, at Amahoro Stadium, is returning to the stage with a big lineup of top gospel musicians in the country.
Seychelles: Seychelles’ First Library and Natural History Museum Renovated and Re-Opened for Other Use
[Seychelles News Agency] One of Seychelles’ historical buildings, the Carnegie Building, re-opened its doors into a new era on Tuesday following renovation to bring it back to its original architecture.