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.
East Africa: What Are Sabaki Languages? How People Formed Ethnic Groups Along the Coast of East Africa
[The Conversation Africa] A new book called Ethnicity, Identity and Conceptualizing Community in Indian Ocean East Africa tracks the history of the coastal communities of east Africa and how the Sabaki family of Bantu languages was formed, shaped in pa…
Ethiopia: Adwa Museum – Preserving Ethiopia’s Historic Triumph
[Ethiopian Herald] A massive project that borders Piasa, the Minelik Monument, and the Church of St. George of Arada is located in the centre of Addis Ababa. Additionally, a bridge connects it to the newly remodelled Municipality of Addis Ababa Mayor’s…
Tanzania: Made Kuti Earns Standing Ovation for Sauti Za Busara Performance
[Daily News] The 21st Sauti za Busara festival concluded with a performance by Made Kuti at the Old Fort Main Stage in Zanzibar.
Rwanda: Miss Black Festival to Be Held in Kigali
[New Times] Rwanda is set to host the inaugural ‘Miss Black Festival’, bringing together black girls from across the globe to celebrate, beauty, intelligence, and cultural richness of black women around the world.
Africa: AU Ought to Adopt Amharic As Official Language!
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa has successfully decolonized the continent geographically; it is yet to free itself from the shackles of political, economic, and cultural imperialisms. Colonial legacies are still prevalent and visible in many aspects with ca…