Rwanda: Raising the Flag – Celebrities That Represented Rwanda On the Global Stage in 2023
[New Times] In 2023, Rwanda’s spotlight on the global stage shone bright with a diverse array of talented personalities. From back-to-back hit songs by renowned performers Bruce Melodie, Israel Mbonyi, as well as dancer and choreographer Sherrie Silver…
Uganda: Ugandan Chef Mama D Breaks World Record for Longest Cook-a-Thon
[New Times] Ugandan chef Dorcus Bashema Kirabo, popularly known as Mama D, has set a new Guinness World Record for the longest individual cook-a-thon, surpassing the previous record held by Irish chef Alan Fisher.
Uganda: Top 10 African Female Afrobeats Stars
[Independent (Kampala)] Special Report — Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the continent and abroad. Their global …
Rwanda: Gakondo Singer Muyango Launches Album, Honors Young Artistes in Traditional Music
[New Times] Singer Jean — Marie Muyango, a renowned Gakondo musician, on December 24, launched his fourth album dubbed ‘Imbanzamumyambi’, The album features a song dedicated to President Paul Kagame and First Lady Jeannette Kagame, honoring young peop…
Rwanda: ‘Ni Forever’ By the Ben Returns to YouTube After 20 Hours
[New Times] The Ben, a sensational Rwandan music artiste, has successfully brought back his latest release, ‘Ni Forever,’ to his YouTube channel after it was taken down for copyright reasons.
Kenya: Kenyans Hold Festivities At the Newly Refurbished Uhuru Park
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyans were finally able to enjoy various amenities at the newly refurbished Uhuru Park this festive season.
Rwanda: How Mbonyi’s Icyambu Live Concert Unfolded
[New Times] Renowned gospel singer Israel Mbonyicyambu recently made history by becoming the first Rwandan singer to sell out the BK Arena twice in a row during his annual Christmas celebration concert, ‘Icyambu Live Concert.’
Kenya: Top 6 Coolest Kenyan Social Events That Shaped 2023 – Trendsetting & Glamorous
[Capital FM] As the curtains close on 2023, it’s time to reflect on the vibrant social landscape that defined the year. From glitzy affairs to trendsetting gatherings, the past 12 months have been a kaleidoscope of cool events that left an indelible ma…
Uganda: Top 10 African Countries On the Unesco World Heritage Sites List
[Independent (Kampala)] A UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) World Heritage Site has cultural, historical, scientific or other forms of significance and is protected under an international convention.
Somalia: Good Morning, Mogadishu! Preserving Somalia’s Cultural History, One Tape At a Time
[UN News] Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support.