Rwanda: Gospel Singer Mbonyi Hits a Million Subscribers On YouTube
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan gospel singer Israel Mbonyi continues to shine in the world of online music once again, after hitting one million subscribers on YouTube.
Nigeria: Nigerian Singer Sets Off From Kenya to Lagos On Motorcycle
[Premium Times] “In preparation for her journey, she bought a motorcycle named Rory in July 2023.”
Tanzania: Diamond Platnumz Calls Off Wedding, Not Ready for Such a Commitment
[New Times] Renowned Tanzanian Bongo Flava star Diamond Platnumz has allegedly called off a wedding just moments before the ceremony was set to take place, after realizing that he wasn’t ready for such a commitment. He even advised his fiancée ide…
Kenya: ‘How My Father Physically Abused My Late Mother’ – Ngugi Wa Thiong’o’s Son
[Premium Times] The acclaimed author’s son expressed the pain of witnessing his mother being systematically erased from Ngugi wa Thiong’o’s story.
Rwanda: Kinyarwanda – What We Lose By Not Speaking Native Language
[New Times] Since relocating to the US in 2019, Rwanda’s Nichola Muhire found himself in a dynamic working environment where proficiency in a different language (particularly English) is essential for effective communication.
Uganda: Diminishing Recreation Centers in Kampala – a Threat to Community Well-Being
[Nile Post] Kampala, the vibrant capital city of Uganda, is experiencing a concerning trend with the diminishing presence of recreation centres, posing a threat to the well-being and social fabric of its communities. Once bustling hubs of activity, the…
Uganda: Bobi Wine’s Fight for Democracy in Uganda Continues On the Big Screen
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Tanzania: Tanzania’s Acrobatic Heroes Ramadhan Brothers Return Home
[Daily News] The acrobatic duo from Tanzania, the Ramadhani Brothers, returned home today, following their victory two weeks ago at the American Got Talent (AGT) Fantasy League World Champions.
Uganda: Bobi Wine – the People’s President – a Gripping Oscar-Nominated Film About Uganda’s Fight for Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] Bobi Wine is a pop star in Uganda who uses his music for political protest and social activism. Born Robert Kyagulanyi, he became a member of parliament (MP) in 2017 and has gone on to lead a popular opposition movement in the…
Kenya: Ukraine and Kenya Embrace Art to Confront Legacies of War and Colonialism
[Capital FM] Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and colonialism.