Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Shaggy Thrill Iheartradio Jingle Ball Tour in Texas
[New Times] Last evening, Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie joined Jamaican legend Shaggy on stage at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Texas Edition to perform their trending song ‘When She’s Around’.
Rwanda: Igiraneza in Malaysia for Miss Cosmo World 2023
[New Times] Paulette Igiraneza Ndekwe is in Malaysia, where she is vying with 25 other contestants from around the world in the sixth edition of Miss Cosmo World 2023, scheduled for November 29.
Uganda: Swedish Embassy in Uganda Moves to Foster Cultural Exchange
[Nile Post] The Swedish Embassy in Uganda has in partnership with Swedish cultural organization, Selam, welcomed a group of Swedish artists to Uganda for a two-day visit.
Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 ‘Davido Day’
[Leadership] The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of Atlanta.
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency.
South Africa: T.I. Jumps On the Amapiano Train With Kamo
[Scrolla] U.S. rapper T.I., real name Clifford Harris Jr, has jumped into the amapiano world by releasing a new single titled “Vacay”, featuring South African amapiano star Kamo Mphela.
Gabon: Gabon Seeks Return of Rare Fang Mask Sold in France for Over €4 Million
[RFI] Authorities in Gabon have launched a legal battle to get back a precious wooden mask used in secret ceremonies by the Fang ethnic group, which was brought to France in colonial times and sold at auction earlier this year for €4.2 million.
Kenya: The Story Behind British Soldiers Decapitating Chief Samoei and New Demands for Skull’s Return
[allAfrica] As the world anticipates King Charles III’s historic visit to Kenya on October 31, the Nandi community’s quest for justice and reparation is reignited. They are demanding the return of the skull of Koitalel arap Samoei, a revered chief, spi…
Uganda: International Trade Centre, EU Join Forces to Boost Uganda’s Film Industry
[Nile Post] The International Trade Centre and European Union have today announced a business acceleration project for young entrepreneurs in the Ugandan film industry.
South Africa: Protesters Heckle Dutch Royals At Cape Town Slavery Museum
[DW] Security guards held back protesters as they chanted demands for reparations. The Netherlands was responsible for the enslavement tens of thousands of people in the Dutch Cape Colony.