Rwanda: From Hollywood to Kigali – How One Filmmaker Is Transforming Rwanda’s Cinema Scene
[New Times] Jean Bernard Rutagarama’s journey in filmmaking has taken him from England to New York, and ultimately to Los Angeles, where he works as a cinematographer for NBC Universal.
Africa: Notable Deaths of 2024 – – Honouring Lives and Legacies That Helped Shape History
[Daily Maverick] This year, we bid farewell to extraordinary figures who shaped history through their courage, creativity, and contributions. From Tony Heard’s fearless journalism and Connie Chiume’s cultural brilliance to Dingaan Thobela’s legendary b…
Uganda: Ugandan Comedy Group Wins Trump Jr’s Praise With Skit On Assassination Attempt
[Nile Post] The group, renowned for their creative online skits, recreated the attempted assassination of Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13, 2024.
Uganda: Who Is Canadian-Ugandan Rapper Lanie Banks?
[Independent (Kampala)] Right from his childhood days in Mbale in eastern Uganda, Micheal Osings aka Lanie Banks, always involved himself in karaoke, dancing scripts and song writing. Even when he moved to Canada, he joined the Sunday school choir head…
South Africa: Atlanta Gives Main Character Energy as First City to Headline 2025 FAME Week Africa in Cape Town
[allAfrica] Atlanta was selected as the Feature Destination for FAME Week Africa 2025, marking a significant milestone in its cultural and creative landscape. The announcement was made in Cape Town during Atlanta’s mayor, Andre Dickens’ first visit to …
Africa: The US-Africa Axis in 2025 and Beyond
[Independent (Kampala)] What does Trump’s victory in America mean for relations between the US and Africa in general, and between America and Uganda in particular? Good question, and it’s one that has certainly been discussed at length over the course …
Liberia: 15 American Researchers, Scholars to Arrive in Liberia
[Liberian Observer] A group of 15 African-American researchers, filmmakers, and scholars is scheduled to arrive in Liberia on Wednesday, December 3, 2024.
Africa: Global African Diaspora Awards Shine in Houston
[Vanguard] The highly anticipated Global African Diaspora Awards (GADA) took place on September 21 at Park 8 Event Center in Houston, Texas, USA. The glamorous event drew the crème de la crème of the global African diaspora from around the wo…
Nigeria: Bigziq Honored As ‘Next Rated of the Year’ At the Gada Awards 2024 in Houston
[This Day] I am truly honored to receive the Next Rated of the Year award at the GADA Awards. This means the world to me. This is just the beginning, and there’s so much more to come!
Egypt: Egypt, U.S. Partner to Safeguard Egyptian Cultural Heritage
[Egypt Online] Egypt and the United States have launched a project to protect and preserve Egypt’s rich cultural heritage through the creation of a centralized information system for Egyptian antiquities museums.