Rwanda: It’s a Dream Come True for the Whole Culture – Local Rappers, Musicians on Kendrick’s Performance
[New Times] It is a dream come true, a huge inspiration for Rwanda’s hip hop community and the whole pop culture, to witness a lyrical genius like Kendrick Lamar in action on the Rwandan soil, local rappers have said.
Rwanda: Who Is Kendrick Lamar, the Hip Hop Legend Performing in Kigali Next Week?
[New Times] On November 3, Kendrick Lamar, a celebrated American rapper, was announced as the headliner of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, meant to establish an international touring circuit in Africa, starting with a concert in Kigali, on De…
Rwanda: Bruce Melodie, Shaggy Thrill Iheartradio Jingle Ball Tour in Texas
[New Times] Last evening, Rwandan singer Bruce Melodie joined Jamaican legend Shaggy on stage at the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Texas Edition to perform their trending song ‘When She’s Around’.
Nigeria: Atlanta Mayor Declares November 18 ‘Davido Day’
[Leadership] The Mayor of Atlanta in the United States, Andre Dickens, has recognised the contribution of Nigerian-American singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, to entertainment in the city of Atlanta.
South Africa: T.I. Jumps On the Amapiano Train With Kamo
[Scrolla] U.S. rapper T.I., real name Clifford Harris Jr, has jumped into the amapiano world by releasing a new single titled “Vacay”, featuring South African amapiano star Kamo Mphela.
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.