East Africa: 4 Must-Read Books From East Africa in 2023 – From Tanzanian Masters to Ugandan Queens
[The Conversation Africa] East African literature continues to grow and reshape itself in exciting new ways – and 2023 was no exception. The world really did take notice of the region when Tanzanian-British author Abdulrazak Gurnah won the Nobel Prize …
Rwanda: Singer Meddy Opens Up About Musical Journey, Faith Transformation
[New Times] U.S.-based singer Médard Jobert Ngabo, widely known as Meddy, recently unveiled a personal and spiritual transformative journey.
Rwanda: Rwandan Artists Who Featured Their Wives in Their Music Videos
[New Times] Most famous musicians are known for flaunting their wives on social media, events, and other relevant places. Some of these celebrities even take a step further and feature their wives in music videos. It was not a common thing among Rwanda…
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Scoops Three Awards At Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain
[New Times] Rwandan film ‘The Bride’, directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17.
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix.
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
[New Times] Uganda’s acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey and their unique story.
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Bwiza Win Best Artistes of Year in Isango Na Muzika Awards
[New Times] Rwanda’s music scene was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, December 17, as the Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) 2023 took center stage at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Showcasing Rwanda’s finest musical talents across 11 diverse categories, the …
Kenya: Kenyans to Access DJ Mixes for Sh5 Daily
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyans can now access DJ mixes for Sh5 per day following a deal between Mdundo.com and Safaricom.
Seychelles: Gourmand Awards – ‘The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories From the ‘Paradise On Earth’ Wins Best in Africa
[Seychelles News Agency] A new book “The Magic of Seychelles Cuisine and Stories from the “Paradise on Earth” by the honorary consul general of Seychelles in Bulgaria, Maxim Behar, was recognised as one of the best in the world for 2023 by the internat…
Rwanda: Sandra Ishimwe Departs ‘City Maid’ TV Series
[New Times] In a recent announcement, Sandra Ishimwe, a prominent lead in the long-running ‘City Maid’ TV series, revealed that she will no longer be a part of the show. This decision comes as a result of reported disparities in understanding between t…