Rwanda: Director Zethy On Balancing Music, Video Directing
[New Times] Kenya — Kenya-based Rwandan video director Barthez Iyamuremye, better known in the game as Director Zethy, believes that music and video directing are not two separate careers but two sides of the same creative journey.
Uganda: Pilsner Lager Deepens Tooro Ties With Sh150 Million for 30th Coronation Anniversary
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Pilsner Lager has announced a contribution of sh150 million towards Tooro Kingdom’s upcoming 30th Coronation Anniversary.
Africa: Africa Rising and Dancing to the Tune of Reggae Music
[Ethiopian Herald] The concept of “Africa rising” has long lacked significance, and the idea of an African renaissance often appears as a lofty slogan without practical manifestation. However, recent political events in West Africa–specifically Burkin…
Africa: All of Africa Today – September 5, 2025
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Rwanda: TikTok Star Khaby Lame to Name Baby Gorilla At Kwita Izina
[New Times] Senegalese-Italian TikTok star and global content creator Khabane Lame, widely known as Khaby Lame, has been confirmed among the baby gorillas namers for the 20th edition of the Kwita Izina ceremony scheduled on Friday, September 5 in Musan…
Rwanda: Through the Lens – Excitement Builds in Kinigi Ahead of Kwita Izina Festival
[New Times] The landscape of Kinigi is transforming as it prepares to host the 20th anniversary of Kwita Izina, or the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, Rwanda’s leading tourism flagship event.
Uganda: Rwandan Gospel Singer Gogo Gloriose Dies in Kampala
[New Times] Rwandan gospel singer and social media sensation Gloriose Musabyimana, widely known as Gogo Gloriose, has passed away in Kampala, Uganda. She was 36 years old.
Rwanda: Malaysian Actress Michelle Yeoh in Rwanda for a Private Visit
[New Times] Oscar-winning Malaysian actress Yeoh Choo Kheng, famously known as Michelle Yeoh, is currently on a private visit to Rwanda, where she is exploring some of the country’s top tourist destinations.
Rwanda: What Two Years of Sobriety Taught Rapper Skid About Faith, Hip Hop
[New Times] Hip hop often carries the stigma of crime and violence, shaped by lyrics that paint gritty portraits of life on the edge. What is less known are the tragedies that push artists down that road.
Uganda: Grammy-Winning Saxophonist Kenny G Set for Debut Uganda Concert This Month
[Nile Post] Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Kenny G will perform in Uganda for the first time on September 28, 2025, in what is expected to be a landmark music event at Mestil Hotel, Kampala.