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.
Rwanda: Gen-Z Comedy Show Host Apologises After Controversial Content On Adultery
[New Times] Funny man Fally Marci, the founder and organiser of GEN-Z Comedy Show, on Wednesday, May 7, issued a public apology following a controversial incident fellow funnymen Nzovu and Yaka whose onstage remarks during the May 2 show at the Kigali …
Rwanda: DA Rest Dedicates New Album to His Fiancée
[New Times] In an emotional celebration, Rwandan artiste Prince Ishimwe, better known by his stage name Da Rest, presented his new album “Souvenir53” to an intimate gathering of close friends and family members during a listening party held on May 3.
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.
Rwanda: Oldies Music Fest Returns, Shifts to Kigali Universe
[New Times] Fans of timeless tunes are in for a nostalgic treat as the fifth edition of the Oldies Music Festival gears up to take place on July 26.
Mauritius: Education Minister Discusses Promotion of Music in Primary Schools
[Government of Mauritius] A delegation from the Yamaha Music Gulf FZE, accompanied by the Ambassador of Japan to Mauritius, Mr Masahiro Kan, met the Minister of Education and Human Resource, Dr Mahend Gungapersad, this morning, to discuss the promotion…
Ethiopia: Oh Truth, Where Art Thou!
[Ethiopian Herald] These days most of us complain that it’s practically impossible to have good, sensible discussions with people on any issue. Why?
Ethiopia: The Etiquette Pavilion – Keeper of Rituals and Civility’s Forgotten Secrets
[Ethiopian Herald] Etiquette Pavilion is a place that holds the secrets of “rituals and civility”. “Rituals are all about showing respect,” as Confucius once said. His ideal of “universal benevolence” aimed to promote love through acts of politeness an…
Ethiopia: Bureau to Commemorate Historic Victory
[Ethiopian Herald] -The Illubabur Zone Culture and Tourism Bureau has announced preparations to celebrate the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Sambé, in line with Ethiopian Patriots Day, which will take place this Monday.