Angola: MPLA Recognizes Musician Matadidi’s Contribution to Independence
[ANGOP] Luanda — The MPLA party recognized, last Saturday, the contribution of musician Matadidi Mário Bwana Kitoko in the struggle that culminated in national independence, through the creation and dissemination of revolutionary songs.
Rwanda: Leaving a Legacy – Meet Offspring of Artistes Killed in Genocide
[New Times] A list compiled by the Association of Rwandan Musicians (LIRAM) in 2013, shows that at least 14 prominent musicians were killed in the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
Rwanda: Morgan Freeman’s Documentary Features Rwanda’s Reconciliation Story
[New Times] Renowned US actor and film maker Morgan Freeman recently released season one of his series ‘The Story Of Us’, that tackles some of the fundamental forces that drive humanity including love, freedom, peace, factionalism, power and rebellion….
Rwanda: The Dark Side of Social Media for Rwandan Youth
[New Times] One Friday morning, Benitha (second name withheld) woke up bored and wanted some ‘plot’ for the day, since it was the last Friday of her second term holiday.
Rwanda: Rlutta On Producing Recent Project, Securing New Management
[New Times] Up and coming artiste Rlutta is one of the female musicians in Rwanda showing signs of taking over the male-dominated industry and his recently released projects, including ‘A Moment of Silence’, proves it.
Rwanda: Who Is Iradukunda, Rwanda’s Emerging Movie Star?
[New Times] Not so long ago when 25-year-old Abouba Iradukunda realized that he would make a big name for himself in acting. His talent quickly pushed him to the spotlight as soon as people started to watch him on the screens acting in various movies, …
Rwanda: Miss Jolly Mutesi to Speak At Oxford Africa Conference 2024
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2016 Jolly Mutesi has been named among the key speakers of this year’s Oxford Africa Conference slated for May 24-25, at Rhodes House, Oxford, UK.
Congo-Kinshasa: Beyond Images of War – Sammy Baloji’s Work Captures DR Congo’s Vibrant Arts and Culture, Challenging Western Views
[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest in Africa after Algeria, and nearly twice the s…
Rwanda: A Look At Genocide in Rwandan Literature Over Past 30 Years
[New Times] The 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda stands as one of the darkest chapters in human history, claiming over a million innocent lives in just 100 days.
Rwanda: Photos – Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
[New Times] The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest.