Kenya: UN Hosts Spring Festival in Nairobi, Showcasing Global Cultural Unity
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) hosted a vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year, underscoring the role of cultural exchange in fostering global unity.
Rwanda: Five Emerging Gospel Artists Set to Make Waves in 2025
[New Times] Rwanda’s gospel music scene, which is currently dominating other local genres, continues to welcome a wave of fresh talent. For those who think gospel music has already reached its peak, a new generation of artists is pushing it to even gre…
Sudan: Sudan’s Lost Treasures – War Fuels Artefact Trafficking
[Dabanga] Khartoum — Sudanese officials and government sources have revealed ongoing efforts to track and recover stolen Sudanese artefacts from several museums, particularly those that have passed through South Sudan or across its borders. The extent…
Kenya: Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi Showcases Rich Traditions, Strengthens Sino-Kenyan Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The festive spirit of the Chinese New Year lit up Nairobi’s Two Rivers Mall as Ambassador Guo Haiyan of China joined dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Chinese-Kenyan community to mark the upcoming Spring Fest…
Rwanda: DJ Theo, 41, Dies After Battle With Illness
[New Times] Theogene Nshimiyimana, known in the music scene as DJ Theo, has passed away at the age of 41 on Tuesday, January 21, at Masaka Hospital.
Rwanda: How to Score Free Tickets to See John Legend At Move Afrika 2025 in Kigali, Lagos
[New Times] Get Ready, Kigali on Friday, February 21, the city will host another exciting edition of Move Afrika. This time, the spotlight will shine on John Legend, the critically acclaimed EGOT-winning artist and producer, who will headline the highl…
Africa: Art & Culture – Hub of Africa Fashion Week Returns to Addis – Aims to Celebrate Creativity, Innovation
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — The vibrant world of African fashion is set to take center stage as the 14th edition of the Hub of Africa Fashion Week (HAFW) returns to Addis Abeba. From 22 – 26 January, event organizers promise to showcase creativity,…
Somalia: Sahra Halgan – the Message Is the Music
[Afropop] The history of Somalia (officially, the Federal Republic of Somalia) and Somaliland (officially, the Republic of Somaliland) in the 20th century is, sadly, and like too many African countries, a story of colonization, dictatorship, struggle f…
Uganda: Ikon Awards Hosts Acting Masterclass With Hollywood’s Morocco Omari
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and produce…
Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali – How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda’s Cinema Scene
[New Times] Jean Bernard Rutagarama’s journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as a cinematographer for NBC Universal.