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.
Uganda: Bobi Wine – The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
[The Conversation Africa] This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States.
Kenya: Kenyans Use Humour to Counter Unpopular State Policies – Memes Are the Latest Tool
[The Conversation Africa] Seemingly disillusioned with the country’s leadership, Kenyans have taken to new ways of expressing their anger and frustration with their government.
Uganda: Cindy, King Michael, Abeeka Band to Ignite Roast and Rhyme This Sunday
[Nile Post] Roast and Rhyme, Uganda’s premium outdoor music and barbeque event will hold its 20th edition with a stellar lineup themed “Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam.” happening this Sunday, March, 3 at Jahazi Pier Munyonyo.
Kenya: CMG 2024 Lantern Festival Gala Captivates Audience With Blend of Tradition and Technology
[Capital FM] – As twilight descends upon the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, the maiden full moon of the Year of the Dragon rises in the sky, commencing a new lunar cycle. The Chinese Lantern Festival, also known as Yuan Xiao Jie, marks the end of Ch…
Rwanda: Lupita Nyong’o Flaunts Rwandan Handcrafted Bag – How It Happened
[New Times] Rwandan fashion designer, model, and actress Aline Amike has gained attention thanks to Hollywood star Lupita Nyong’o, who wore a handcrafted bag from Amike Studio, a Rwandan brand owned by Amike, during the Berlin International Film Festiv…
Kenya: Gachagua Roots for Preservation of Good Cultural Practices Through Art
[Capital FM] Kieni — Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has asked artistes and musicians to promote preservation of good cultural practices and traditions through art, adding that the government is committed to spur growth of creative economy.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Kenza Johanna Ameloot Crowned Miss Belgium 2024
[New Times] Rwandan-Belgian model Kenza Johanna Ameloot was on Saturday, February 24, crowned Miss Belgium 2024 at the grand finale coronation that took place at the Proximus Theater.
Kenya: This Saturday, the Bob Collymore International Jazz Festival 2024. Here’s What to Expect
[Capital FM] With its roots deeply embedded in the cultural tapestry of African American communities, jazz has evolved into a dynamic and ever-changing art form that defies strict definition. It is a genre that invites both musicians and listeners on a…
Uganda: Entebbe Leaders Clarify On a Move to Refurbish Old Structures
[Nile Post] Entebbe, Uganda’s first administrative town, holds several historical sites, parks and gardens, schools, residential houses and among others that were built under the colonial rule.