Liberia: Lawmakers Divided Over Boakai’s Remark On Liberian Culture
[Liberian Observer] A major political and cultural storm erupted on Capitol Hill over the weekend after several lawmakers sharply criticized President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, for introducing a bill seeking to outlaw certain traditional practices deemed “h…
Africa: G20 Called to Support Creative Industries
[SAnews.gov.za] The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries.
South Africa: Organisers of Hey Neighbour Festival Under Fire – Refund Promises Fall Flat for Fans
[Daily Maverick] From a star-studded debut to a cancelled comeback, Hey Neighbour festival fans are stuck waiting, and fuming, over delayed refunds. Daily Maverick speaks to consumer law experts about what festival-goers can do to get their money back.
Zimbabwe: Thank You Sir Wicknell…… Manase’s Heart Beats Strong Again After Lifesaving Surgery
[263Chat] Just a year ago, little Manase then four could barely walk or run across the room without gasping for air.
Rwanda: Over 90% of Rwanda’s Historical Artifacts Still Held in Europe
[New Times] Over 90 per cent of Rwanda’s historical artifacts including cultural materials, political documents, songs, and visuals that are crucial in defining the uniqueness of Rwandans, remain in colonial museums according to Robert Masozera, Direct…
Tanzania: Malian Music Legend to Headline Sauti Za Busara 2026
[Daily News] Zanzibar — MALIAN music icon, Salif Keita, is set to headline the 23rd edition of Sauti za Busara, Africa’s renowned music festival, taking place in Zanzibar in February next year.
Morocco: Rappers Lead the Gen Z Protests in Morocco
[Afropop] On the weekend of September 27, 2025, Moroccan young people took to the streets demanding health and education. Police responded with disproportionate force, leading to a week of nightly escalations that culminated in riots across the country…
Nigeria: Wrapping Up On a Special Jazzy Note…
[This Day] The 29th edition of the Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) Festival, themed “In The Flow,” draws to a close today, Sunday, October 26, after two weeks of exhilarating concerts, performances, and symposia celebrating classical and contemporar…
Nigeria: Now, the Shadows Will Do the Talking…
[This Day] In an art world hooked on spectacle, a forthcoming group exhibition makes a quieter case — that silence, doubt, and dimness can glow just as brightly as light. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes
Africa: Coding Meets Culture At Forum Création Africa
[This Day] For three electrifying days, Lagos was transformed into a global hub of innovation, art, and imagination as creators, thinkers, and technologists from across Africa and Europe converged for the second edition of Forum Création Africa.