Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
[New Times] A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16.
Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years
[New Times] Life split Rwandan gospel music group ‘The Blessed Sisters,’ as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together.
Eritrea: Cultural Program in Connection With Martyrs Day
[Shabait] Asmara — A cultural program in connection with Martyrs Day, 20 June, was organized by artists at Cinema Roma on 15 June under the theme “Our Arts to Our Martyrs”. The event was coordinated by the Commission of Culture and Sports and was part…
Kenya: Comedian Fred Omondi Dies in a Motorbike Accident On Kangundo Road
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Comedian Fred Omondi, a brother to popular comedian Eric Omondi died on Saturday morning after he was involved in a road crash along Kangundo Road in Nairobi.
Ethiopia: Feel the Pulse of Addis Ababa’s Streets
[Reporter] As the sun dips below the horizon, Meskel Square awakens, bathed in vibrant lights and the infectious rhythms of live music. Every Saturday, this iconic spot transforms into an oasis, where the city’s heartbeat syncs with the beats of drums …
Ethiopia: Six Palaces, Tourist Attractions to Get Facelift With New Budget
[Reporter] The federal government has allocated more than four billion birr to an initiative that would see the renovation or construction of several palaces, popular tourist attractions, and government buildings in the coming fiscal year.
Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda
[New Times] In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international performances and competitions expanding their audience on a broade…
Southern Africa: UK Varsity Returns Uganda Artefacts
[The Herald] Kampala. — The University of Cambridge has returned 39 Ugandan items which range from tribal regalia to pottery to the East African country.
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy’s Expansion Plan to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy’s expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that ‘it is a win’ for Rwanda’s music industry.
Rwanda: Grammy’s Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
[New Times] The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East, including Rwanda.