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…
Somalia: From the Field – Hip Hop Artist K’naan’s New Track Hails Refugees
[UN News] Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear …
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial
[New Times] After shopping with Haute Baso, a Made in Rwanda fashion house, American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart also visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
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.
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Rwanda
[New Times] American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart is in Kigali, The New Times has learnt.
Nigeria: African Giant Conquers America!
[Scrolla] Burna Boy just made a groundbreaking splash across the pond! The Nigerian-born sensation has become the first African artist to sell out a US stadium.
Kenya: Kenya-Australia Partnership Rejuvenates Artist Corner at the National Theatre
[Capital FM] A special partnership between the Australian High Commission and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, the Arts and Sports has rejuvenated the Wasanii Corner, an outdoor space for emerging artists at the Kenya Cultural Centre in Nairobi.
East Africa: Kiswahili Critical for Forging a Sense of Unity in EAC
[Daily News] Arusha — UGANDA Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has underscored the importance of the Kiswahili language in forging a sense of East Africanness and unity on the journey towards an integrated East Africa.
Zimbabwe: Hollywood-Based Actor Chirisa Retraces His Roots
[New Zimbabwe] HE might now be a world renowned famous actor, having firmly established himself in Hollywood, the destination for all American movies and television shows, but Zimbabwean actor Tongayi Chirisa remains close to his roots.