Uganda: Uganda Embraces Francophonie Month With Vibrant Cultural Celebrations
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Uganda is immersed in a month-long celebration of French language and Francophone culture, as Francophonie Month takes center stage throughout March. The Embassy of France in Uganda, in collaboration with Alliance Fra…
Kenya: Dentsu Debuts School of Influence to Empower Kenyan Creators
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Dentsu has launched an initiative in Kenya aimed at empowering the next generation of digital content creators.
Uganda: Museveni Approves Copyright Management System to Boost Artists’ Earnings
[Nile Post] The initiative, developed by State House scientists, is expected to revolutionise the creative industry by curbing music piracy and guaranteeing artists’ financial stability.
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Bags Award At FESPACO 2025
[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara’s acclaimed feature ‘The Bride’ continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de…
Tanzania: Afropop Worldwide in Tanzania – Week Two
[Afropop] Dispatch #2: Inside the 2025 Sauti za Busara Music Festival with Afropop in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Uganda: Mubs Launches Third Business Languages Festival to Promote Multilingualism
[Nile Post] Makerere University Business School (MUBS), in collaboration with its partners, has unveiled the third edition of the Business Languages Festival, set to take place on March 14, 2024, in Kampala.
Uganda: How Local Broadcasters Are Undermining Uganda’s Film Industry
[Independent (Kampala)] One afternoon, while flipping through local Free-to-Air channels, I stumbled upon something unsettling–a Hollywood blockbuster, fresh from its Box Office release, airing on a local TV station. This wasn’t a licensed pay-tv netw…
Eritrea: A Glimpse Into Bedawyet Traditions and Lifestyle
[Shabait] The Bedawyet, one of the ethnic groups in Eritrea, live in the northern parts of the Gash Barka region and the Adobha subzone of the Northern Red Sea region and are predominantly pastoral, earning a living primarily by raising animals. Due to…
Eritrea: Vintage Asmarino Woven Into Modern Garments – Awet New York’s Asmara Collection
[Shabait] Awet Woldegebriel, an Eritrean-American fashion designer, founded Awet New York, a contemporary fashion brand known for its luxury, craftsmanship, and storytelling blend. His designs often incorporate elements of his Eritrean heritage and per…
Uganda: Mentorship and Technology Drive Uganda’s Film Industry Forward
[Nile Post] UCC has introduced a film fund to support scriptwriting, story development, and pre-production. The initiative provides both Development and Production Grants to filmmakers.