Africa: The Cross-Africa Dance Company Bringing New Life to Pina Bausch’s Rite of Spring
[The Conversation Africa] At its premiere in 1913, Igor Stravinsky and Vaslav Nijinsky’s Rite of Spring shocked audiences and divided critics. The ballet centred around a straightforward yet brutal narrative – a community selects a sacrificial victim, …
West Africa: French Minister Denies Boycotting African Artists After Visa Suspension
[RFI] France’s Culture Minister on Friday said the suspension of visas for artists from Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso was due to security concerns in light of the recent military coups in those countries and in no way a “boycott”.
Rwanda: ‘Black Panther’ Star Winston Duke Acquires Rwandan Nationality
[New Times] Renowned actor Winston Duke, celebrated for his role as M’baku in the ‘Black Panther’ movie, has been granted Rwandan citizenship.
Africa: Cathartic Rhythms for West African Band Born in ‘Black London’
[RFI] African-infused London-based jazz band the Balimaya Project is a tour-de-force of sound fusion and energy. The 13-piece band is coming to Paris before a headline show in London in October. RFI caught up with them at the Womad festival in late July.
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country’s conservation efforts are recognized globally.
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
[allAfrica] A remarkable memoir of an American’s intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America’s political challenges today.from amazon.com
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.
Rwanda: Canadian General Relives Rwandan Experience in New Book
[New Times] Romeo Dallaire, a military general-turned humanitarian and human rights advocate, is set to launch his fourth book, whose sole message is a call on humanity to strive for peace.
Kenya: Swahili Version of China’s Governance Book Launched in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — China has launched the Swahili version of a book by President Xi Jinping titled Governance of China.
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.