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.
Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – “Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin.”
[allAfrica] It’s the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their countries of origin. Through Alima and the Magical Balafon, a book a…
Uganda: French Embassy Invests in Uganda’s Creative Future
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — The Embassy of France in Uganda contributed Shs180 million to support young Ugandan content creators in the design and production of digital media.
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe-Born Leo Miyagee Lights Up Irish Hip Hop Scene
[New Zimbabwe] BELFAST-BASED Zimbabwe-born rising hip hop star Leo Miyagee is relishing the opportunity to showcase his talent to a wider audience after being recently selected to feature in the 2023 instalment of the prestigious Stendhal Festival in N…
Rwanda: ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Icon Rusesabagina Says Prison Was ‘Hell’
[DW] Dissident Paul Rusesabagina thanked the US for its efforts to release him from prison earlier this year. His made new criticisms of the Rwandan government in a video to mark the 61st anniversary of Rwanda’s independence.
Sierra Leone: Groovy Colours Band to Visit China
[Concord] Groovy Colours, the premier band of the Ballanta Academy of Music and Performing Arts, will in July 2023 visit China to attend ‘Embracing Future with Music: 9th International Summer Institute of Chinese Music Culture’ where the winners of the…
Somalia: Former Somali Refugee Turns Reclaimed Life Jackets Into Fashion
[VOA] World Refugee Day, which falls each year on June 20, celebrates the strength, perseverance, and courage of millions of people, who flee from their home country to escape conflict or persecution.
Rwanda: Kagame, Yo-Yo Ma Discuss Rwanda’s Journey of Reconciliation
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Saturday, June 10, received leading classical cellist and 19-time Grammy Award winner, Yo-yo Ma, his wife Jill Hornor, and Partners in Health (PIH) Co-Founder Ophelia Dahl, at Village Urugwiro.