Africa: ‘Racism Requires Ignorance’ – How Art and Culture Can Help End Racial Discrimination
[UN News] Despite significant progress over the years, the fight against racism and racial discrimination remains as urgent as ever.
Africa: What Is International Francophonie Day?
[RFI] Held on 20 March, International Francophonie Day – or, in the spirit of the day, Journée internationale de la francophonie – celebrates the French language, spoken by more than 321 million people across five continents, and the diversity of …
Nigeria: Guinness World Records Confirms Nigerian Designer’s 106-Hour Sewing Marathon Feat
[Premium Times] The feat makes the designer the first person to set a Guinness World Record for hand-sewing with a needle and thread.
Congo-Kinshasa: Unicef Distances Itself From Congolese Musician’s April 7 Paris Concert
[New Times] The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has requested the organisers of a Congolese musician’s concert due in Paris on April 7 to postpone it as the date coincides with the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against th…
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Bags Award At FESPACO 2025
[New Times] Rwandan filmmaker Myriam Uwiragiye Birara’s acclaimed feature ‘The Bride’ continues its triumphant international festival journey, securing a prestigious award at the 2025 Festival Panafricain du Cinéma et de la Télévision de…
Africa: Modupeola Fadugba Wins The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025
[Art Africa] The Norval Foundation and The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) are pleased to announce Modupeola Fadugba as the Grand Prize Winner of The Norval Sovereign African Art Prize 2025, sponsored by Schroders.
Nigeria: Three Films Shortlisted for Nollywood in Hollywood 2025 Edition
[Premium Times] The selected films will be screened at two esteemed venues: Egyptian Theatre and Norris Theatre, University of Southern California.
Africa: UNICEF Names Khaby Lame as a Goodwill Ambassador
[Unicef] Global content creator champions children’s rights following four-day visit to see UNICEF’s work in Senegal
South Africa: Anant Singh Appointed to WEF Global Arts and Culture Council
[SAnews.gov.za] South African film producer, Anant Singh, has been appointed to the Global Arts and Culture Council (GACC).
South Africa: South Africa Film Earns Oscar Nomination
[SAnews.gov.za] Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie says he has received “with great pride and a sense of expectation” news of the Academy Award nomination for the South African film The Last Ranger.