Gambia: Author Seedy Drammeh Says His Books Will Improve Capacity of Readers
[The Point] A Gambian author, who is now a household name in the country’s literacy domain, has spoken highly of his new books, saying those books are thoroughly researched and contained meticulously examined facts that would enhance the capacity of an…
Gambia: Dr Seedy Drammeh Authors 11 More Books
[The Point] A renowned Gambian author, Dr. Seedy Drammeh has added new collections to his literary work with the launch of 11 more books.
East Africa: Scholars Root for Swahili Language to Ease East African Integration
[Nile Post] Muslim scholars have called for more emphasis to be put on the promotion of the Swahili language to unite the people within the East African region.
Africa: Woman King Is Set in Benin but Filmed in South Africa – in the Process It Erases Real People’s Struggles
[The Conversation Africa] The latest film by director Gina Prince-Bythewood, The Woman King, is about a legendary all-woman African army in the 1800s, the Amazons of Dahomey. It takes place in what is today the Republic of Benin in west Africa. It wasn…
Rwanda: South Africa’s Benjamin Dube to Perform at Hillsong Concert in Kigali
[New Times] Renowned South African gospel singer Bishop Benjamin Dube is expected to join Hillsong London, in a concert dubbed “Hillsong London Live in Kigali” slated for November 25, 2022, at BK Arena.
Gambia: Ebunjan Theatre Applies Arts to Bring Positive Change Among Children
[The Point] Ebunjan Performing Arts Association Theatre and Troupe has taken a new innovative approach by using arts to bring positive change among children.
Ghana: Large Crowds Throng AICC to Watch ‘Galamsey Economy’ By Anas
[Ghanaian Times] The Accra International Conference Centre (AICC) was the centre of attraction as hundreds of individuals trooped in on Monday to watch the much-awaited documentary titled ‘Galamsey Economy’ by investigative journalist, Anas Aremeyaw Anas.
Africa: ‘Poor Cultural Practices, Violence Hindering Africa’s Development’
[Nile Post] Human rights advocates have said problems like widespread corruption, violence against women, teenage pregnancies, terrorism, and barbaric cultural practices are some of the barriers to development in Africa.
Uganda: Eddy Kenzo Becomes First Ever Ugandan to Be Nominated for Grammy Awards
[Nile Post] Edrisah Musuuza, also known as Eddy Kenzo has broken the barriers to become the first Ugandan to be nominated for the prestigious Grammy Awards.
Uganda: Eddy Kenzo is Nominated for Grammy Award
[Nile Post] Renowned singer Edirisa Musuuza alias Eddy Kenzo, has been nominated in the 2023 Grammy Awards under the ‘Best Global Music Performance’ category becoming the first Ugandan artiste to get a nomination at the prestigious awards.