Rwanda: Canadian Singer Shawn Mendez Spotted in Rwanda
[New Times] Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Peter Raul Mendez is in Rwanda for a visit. He was spotted engaging in a friendly conversation with Rwandan superstar, The Ben, at the luxurious One and Only Hotel in Musanze.
Africa: 20 Years After the Publication of ‘Purple Hibiscus,’ a Generation of African Writers Have Followed in Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Footsteps
[The Conversation Africa] Twenty years ago, in October 2003, 26-year-old Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie burst onto the North American publishing scene with her debut novel,” Purple Hibiscus.”
Rwanda: Comedy Knights Set to Light Up New York Comedy Festival
[New Times] Comedy Knights stars Babou Joe, Michael Sengazi, Herve Kimenyi, and Prince are set to perform at the New York Comedy Festival taking place on November 9.
Kenya: Kenya Inks Film Promotion Deal With Hollywood Invention Studios
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya has inked a deal in Los Angeles, California to bring Hollywood Invention Studios to Kenya.
Rwanda: Rwandan Rapper Young CK, 22, Dies in Canada
[New Times] Twenty-two-year-old Rwandan singer and songwriter Calvin Kangahe Ngabo commonly known as Young CK who lived in Canada, has reportedly passed away in Ottawa, Canada.
Rwanda: New Ellen Degeneres Documentary on Conservation Work in Rwanda to Air This Month
[New Times] Comedian and television icon Ellen DeGeneres is set to return to the silver screen nearly one year and a half after she announced her retirement from her talk show. But this time, she returns to debut her documentary on her conservation wor…
South Africa: Is Trevor Noah Still Funny?
[Scrolla] After living in America for eight years, Trevor Noah has returned to South Africa to perform a tour of comedy shows around the country.
Rwanda: ‘Black Panther’ Star Winston Duke Acquires Rwandan Nationality
[New Times] Renowned actor Winston Duke, celebrated for his role as M’baku in the ‘Black Panther’ movie, has been granted Rwandan citizenship.
Rwanda: Idris Elba, Kevin Hart Among Gorilla Namers
[New Times] This week, on Friday, September 1, Rwanda will hold its signature conservation event, the Gorilla Naming Ceremony, known locally as Kwita Izina, in which the country’s conservation efforts are recognized globally.
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
[allAfrica] A remarkable memoir of an American’s intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America’s political challenges today.from amazon.com