Benin: Teenage Performers From Benin Use Girl Power to Take on the World
[RFI] On the back of Glastonbury, a team of young performers from northern Benin, in West Africa, took their message of female empowerment to another prestigious festival in England – the Womad World of Music, Arts and Dance.
Africa: Creative Arts Industry to Deepen Ties Between Africa, Russia
[Ghanaian Times] The Innosocium Foundation, a social platform of the Roscongress Foundation, held a session entitled ‘Cultural Products and Brands for a Creative Economy’ at the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in held St Petersburg, Russia.
Zimbabwe: Rising Filmmaker Sarah Masiyiwa Honoured in the UK
[New Zimbabwe] SARAH Masiyiwa, the daughter of Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa and his wife Tsitsi Masiyiwa, has expressed her delight after being honoured as one of the brightest and most promising individuals from across the television industr…
Rwanda: Minister Urges Diaspora Parents to Teach Their Children Kinyarwanda
[New Times] Jean — Damascène Bizimana, the Minister in the Ministry of National Unity and Civic Engagement (MINUBUMWE), on Wednesday, July 26, urged parents in the diaspora to teach their children Kinyarwanda, emphasizing its significance as a fu…
Rwanda: UK’s NSG Hints on Performing in Rwanda
[New Times] Popular Afrobeats, Afro-swing, and British Hip-hop group NSG will soon perform in Rwanda.
Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – “Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin.”
[allAfrica] It’s the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their countries of origin. Through Alima and the Magical Balafon, a book a…
Uganda: French Embassy Invests in Uganda’s Creative Future
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — The Embassy of France in Uganda contributed Shs180 million to support young Ugandan content creators in the design and production of digital media.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe-Born Leo Miyagee Lights Up Irish Hip Hop Scene
[New Zimbabwe] BELFAST-BASED Zimbabwe-born rising hip hop star Leo Miyagee is relishing the opportunity to showcase his talent to a wider audience after being recently selected to feature in the 2023 instalment of the prestigious Stendhal Festival in N…