Africa: Giants of Africa Festival to Return in Kigali On July 26
[New Times] The Giants of Africa Festival is set to return to Kigali from July 26-August 2, bringing together 320 young athletes from 20 African nations, and more than 20,000 spectators for a week of community, culture, basketball, education and entert…
Africa: Afreximbank Launches 1 Billion USD Africa Film Fund to Transform Continent’s Creative Industry
[ENA] Addis Ababa, — The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximban), has launched a 1 billion USD Africa Film Fund to revolutionizing Global Africa’s film and creative economy.
Africa: Uncle Waffles, Kizz Daniel and Timaya to Perform At Giants of Africa Festival in Kigali
[New Times] Some of Africa’s top music stars are set to light up Kigali, having been confirmed on the performance lineup for the forthcoming Giants of Africa Festival 2025 scheduled to take place in the Rwandan capital from July 27 to August 2.
Africa: Kasiva Mutua – Feeling the 6/8 Rhythm
[Afropop] In 2016, Afropop Worldwide spoke with a young Kenyan percussionist, Kasiva Mutua, when she was a member of the Nile Project. The Nile Project actually kicked off three years earlier, and as Nile Project co-founder and CEO, Mina Girgis explain…
Africa: Youssou N’dour At Brooklyn’s King’s Theater
[Afropop] The excitement and anticipation was palpable as the seats began to fill in the historic Kings Theater on Flatbush Ave on Sunday, April 27th, 2025. When hype-man and percussionist Mbaye Dieye Faye led the twelve-piece band onstage, the capacit…
Africa: Afropop Worldwide Co-Presents Two Films With the African Film Festival
[Afropop] Once again, Afropop Worldwide is thrilled to partner with the New York African Film Festival, one of the most extensive festivals of its kind in the world.
Africa: Afropop Top Videos – 5-1-25 Yemi Alade, Dub Inc and More!
[Afropop] Today we highlight six new Afropop Top Videos for April. You’ll find some new faces–WhyDee and ESINAM & Sibusile Xaba–alongside old friends Yemi Alade, DUB Inc., and Madalitso Band from Malawi. We kick off with a name to watch in S…
Africa: Jazzahead Spotlights African Jazz and More
[Afropop] One of the Brother Grimm’s fairy tales is about four domestic animals – a dog, donkey, cat, and rooster – who are past their prime and are being mistreated by their master and decide to split and head to the town of Bremen, Germany, to become…
Africa: All of Africa Today – April 30, 2025
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Africa: African Giving Practices – Understanding a Tradition of Generosity and Community Support
[IPS] Harare — Across Africa, giving is not just an act of charity; it’s a deep-rooted tradition embedded in culture, community, and mutual care. The concept of giving has evolved through generations, often taking on forms that are as diverse as the c…