Nigeria: HBO Documentary Traces Wizkid’s Rise to Global Stardom
[Leadership] Nigerian singer and songwriter WizKid is the subject of a new HBO documentary titled WizKid: Long Live Lagos, now available on the platform’s streaming service.
East Africa: Ethiopia’s Music Finds a New Ally in Europe
[Reporter] Dawit Yifru, a towering figure in Ethiopian music, has composed and arranged hundreds of songs over a career spanning decades. Revered for his skilful orchestration and poetic lyricism, he has helped shape the modern Ethiopian sound. As a fo…
Liberia: EU-Liberia Concludes Two-Week Film Festival Across Montserrado and Western Liberia
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — The European Union Delegation to Liberia has concluded a two-week film festival aimed at promoting advocacy and dialogue in communities across Montserrado County and three counties in western Liberia.
Africa: Restitution and Reparative Justice – Outcomes from the Side Event 4th Session of the PFPAD
[TrustAfrica] Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USA
Nigeria: The Art of Transcending Trauma
[This Day] UK-based artist, Wakrot Chinshaka, harnesses his tragic experiences while growing up in his home city to promote peace, unity, and healing. Okechukwu Uwaezuoke writes
Africa: Notable Deaths of 2024 – – Honouring Lives and Legacies That Helped Shape History
[Daily Maverick] This year, we bid farewell to extraordinary figures who shaped history through their courage, creativity, and contributions. From Tony Heard’s fearless journalism and Connie Chiume’s cultural brilliance to Dingaan Thobela’s legendary b…
Zimbabwe: Zim Gets Valuable Lessons At Venice Biennale – VP Mohadi
[The Herald] Venice, Italy — Vice President Kembo Mohadi says his visit to Italy for the 60th Venice Biennale has been fruitful as it allowed Zimbabwe to explore ways of boosting the visual arts sector.
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks to Strengthen Cultural Ties in Venice
[The Herald] VICE President Kembo Mohadi arrived here last night for the 60th Venice Biennale, during which Zimbabwe seeks to boost cultural relations with other countries.
Africa: What’s in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa
[ISS] It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech.
Rwanda: Rwanda Is My Home, Says Miss Belgium 2024
[New Times] Belgian — Rwandan model Kenza Johanna Ameloot has describe Rwanda as her home although she is visiting the country as Miss Belgium 2014.