Ethiopia: Ethiopia Showcases Northern Festivals As Unesco Intangible Heritage
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA – Preparations are underway for the celebration of the Ashendye, Solal, Shaday, and Ayini Wari festivals across northern Ethiopia this August, with UNESCO underscoring their importance as part of the country’s intangible …
Tanzania: Abdulrazak Gurnah – Searching for Signs of Zanzibar’s Most Famous Writer, All I Found Was Trinkets and Tourists
[The Conversation Africa] Zanzibar has long been an island of arrivals for traders, sailors, slaves and, more recently, waves of tourists. I arrived as a wedding guest and a reader of the Zanzibar born novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah, in search of the liter…
Kenya: Chef Jeff Gitonga, the Gentle Giant – On What It Really Takes to Rise and Stay At the Top of the Game
[Capital FM] If you think all chefs are temperamental, elusive, and tucked away in the back of a sweltering kitchen, then you haven’t met 36-year-old Jeff Gitonga, Director of Culinary at Sankara Nairobi Autograph Collection. He’s the exact opposite in…
Uganda: ‘The Return of the Queen’ Concert Fever Hits Early As Sheebah Turns Presser Into a Spectacle
[Nile Post] What was meant to be a media briefing, turned into a mini-concert, as songstress Sheebah Karungi aka Queen Karma, officially announced ‘The Return of the Queen’ concert, scheduled for Friday, August 22, at Kampala Serena Hotel.
Rwanda: The Oscars – What Is the Criteria for Rwandan Films to Be Selected
[New Times] Rwanda has taken a major step forward in the film industry by establishing an official pathway for Oscar consideration, positioning itself on the global cinematic stage.
Rwanda: Rwanda Names First-Ever Oscars Selection Committee Ahead of 98th Academy Awards
[New Times] Rwanda has officially launched its first Oscars Selection Committee, a move aimed at positioning the country for a potential nomination in the International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
Somalia: Somalia’s Minister of Information Meets EU Ambassador to Boost Cultural and Social Cooperation
[Radio Dalsan] Mogadishu — Today, Somalia’s Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism, Mr. Da’ud Aweys Jaama’ warmly received Karin Johansson, the European Union Ambassador to Somalia, at his office in Mogadishu.
Uganda: Lifestyle Meets Convenience – Uganda’s Party Scene Goes Digital With Next Ticket
[Nile Post] Uganda’s entertainment culture has long thrived on vibrant nightlife, iconic concerts, and communal celebration.
Ethiopia: Bridging the Gap – Seizing the Beauty in Our Differences
[Ethiopian Herald] There is richness and complexity in the tapestry of Ethiopian society, with each strand holding a story, a rhythm, a reality. However, some strands–regardless of their vibrancy–remain on the periphery, frayed by neglect and stretch…
Rwanda: Afrobeats Advocate Adesope Talks Plan to Popularize the Genre Worldwide
[New Times] Popular UK-based Nigerian radio and television host and podcaster Adesope Olajide is in Kigali support Bruce Melodie, Joel Brown, and Diamond Platnumz in the cross-continental push for their upcoming collaboration song, “Pom Pom”, which is …