Rwanda: Rwanda’s Young Artists Going Back to Their Roots
[Afropop] Banner image: Kenny Mirasano performing during his concert True Mutu at L’Espace on December 9. Photo from © The New Times Rwanda
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…
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.
Cameroon: Ekep Nkwelle – Tapping the Spiritual Source
[Afropop] One of the most memorable moments for us this year at the Festival International de Jazz de Montreal was the chance to see and hear 25-year old, Cameroonian-American jazz singer Ekep Nkwelle. Over the last couple of years, Nkwelle has been la…
Rwanda: New Book Showcases Rwanda’s Gastronomy, Culinary Treasure
[New Times] The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Rwanda Arts Initiative (RAI), on September 4, launched a gastronomy book that showcases the rich culinary heritage of Rwanda and the hidden potenti…
Rwanda: Element Eleéeh’s ‘Milele’ Submitted for Grammys Consideration
[New Times] Rwandan singer and producer Fred Robinson Mugisha, also known by stage name as Element Eleéeh, has been submitted for consideration in the prestigious 67th GRAMMY Awards.
Rwanda: Nel Ngabo’s U.S. Music Tour Pushed to 2025
[New Times] Nel Ngabo’s US tour, which was due to take place in July, has been rescheduled to 2025, his management has confirmed.
Rwanda: Photos – Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe to Wed Michael Tesfay On December 29
[New Times] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe and long-time fiancé Michael Tesfay have scheduled their wedding on December 29.
Rwanda: Ada Cotton’s Quest to Celebrate African Diaspora Through Cinema
[New Times] Ada Cotton, a Rwandan — Born filmmaker based in France, has history with telling stories through filmmaking considering her dedication to the profession that has been enjoying exploring from a young age.