Africa: Ai Will Let Us Read ‘Lost’ Ancient Works in the Library At Herculaneum for the First Time
[The Conversation Africa] On 19 October 1752, a discovery was made 20 metres underneath the town of Resina, near Naples in Italy. Peasants digging wells in the area around Mount Vesuvius had struck marble statuary and mosaic pavements – and they also f…
Africa: Bob Marley’s Eldest Son Says Their Visit to Zimbabwe Is Top of His Special Moments With Late Reggae Icon
[New Zimbabwe] ZIGGY Marley, legendary reggae icon Bob Marley’s eldest son with wife Rita has listed their visit to Zimbabwe in 1980 as the most special moment he had with his father.
Mauritius: Chinese New Year 2024 – Gala Show By Zhejiang Performing Arts Group From the People’s Republic of China
[Government of Mauritius] In the context of the Chinese New Year 2024, a Gala Show by the Zhejiang Performing Arts Group from the People’s Republic of China was held, on Saturday 10 February 2024, at the J&J Auditorium, Phoenix. The event was …
Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows
[New Times] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song ‘Milkshake,’ is currently exploring ‘the scenic beauty of Rwanda.’ Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her e…
Ghana: Ghana’s Looted Asante Gold Comes Home (For Now) – Asante Ruler’s Advisor Tells Us About the Deal
[The Conversation Africa] After 150 years, 39 artefacts that form part of Asante’s royal regalia are due to return to the Asantehene (ruler of the Asante people) in Kumasi, Ghana, in February and April this year. The Asante empire was the largest and m…
Africa: Prime Video Cuts Funding in Africa, Middle East
[Premium Times] Stakeholders have described it as a sad development for the African film and television industry.
Africa: The Afro-Semitic Experience – ‘Unity in the Community’
[Afropop] The Afro-Semitic Experience is a six-piece ensemble of Jewish and African-American musicians dating back to the late 1990s, when Hartford-based pianist and vocalist Warren Byrd and bassist David Chevan met at a jam session. A quarter-century …
South Africa: The Daily Show With Travor Noah Wins Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Series
[allAfrica] Johannesburg — The Daily Show, hosted by South African Trevor Noah, has won an Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Show, reports News24. It is the first win for The Daily Show, which has been nominated 17 times since 2016.
Somalia: Good Morning, Mogadishu! Preserving Somalia’s Cultural History, One Tape At a Time
[UN News] Historic audio recordings covering the recent history of Somalia are being preserved for future generations thanks to UN support.
Rwanda: Singer Meddy Opens Up About Musical Journey, Faith Transformation
[New Times] U.S.-based singer Médard Jobert Ngabo, widely known as Meddy, recently unveiled a personal and spiritual transformative journey.