South Africa: South Africa Film Earns Oscar Nomination
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says he has received “with great pride and a sense of expectation” news of the Academy Award nomination for the South African film The Last Ranger.
Kenya: UN Hosts Spring Festival in Nairobi, Showcasing Global Cultural Unity
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON) hosted a vibrant celebration of the Chinese New Year, underscoring the role of cultural exchange in fostering global unity.
Kenya: Chinese New Year Gala in Nairobi Showcases Rich Traditions, Strengthens Sino-Kenyan Ties
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The festive spirit of the Chinese New Year lit up Nairobi’s Two Rivers Mall as Ambassador Guo Haiyan of China joined dignitaries, cultural enthusiasts, and members of the Chinese-Kenyan community to mark the upcoming Spring Fest…
Africa: New York Comes Alive With Globalfest, Afromondo and More!
[Afropop] Followers of this site will know that the second weekend in January brings an explosion of thrilling music in New York. With arts presenters from all over the continent, and beyond, convening in the city, there are back-to-back showcases from…
Zimbabwe: Cuba to Hand Over Artefacts to Liberation Museum
[The Herald] Cuba will this week hand over a variety of artefacts for display at the Museum of African Liberation, which is being constructed by the Institute of African Knowledge (INSTAK) with Government support.
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
Uganda: Ikon Awards Hosts Acting Masterclass With Hollywood’s Morocco Omari
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — Ahead of the highly anticipated annual Ikon Awards 2025, Hollywood’s Morocco Omari facilitated an acting masterclass with over 200 attendees at UCC House Bugolobi. Omari is a seasoned screenwriter, and produce…
Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali – How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda’s Cinema Scene
[New Times] Jean Bernard Rutagarama’s journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as a cinematographer for NBC Universal.
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…
Uganda: Ugandan Comedy Group Wins Trump Jr’s Praise With Skit On Assassination Attempt
[Nile Post] The group, renowned for their creative online skits, recreated the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.