Nigeria: Kaduna, Kogi, Oyo, 11 Other States Perform At 2022 Calabar Cultural Carnival
[Vanguard] At least 14 states of the federation are so far set to perform in this year’s Calabar cultural carnival, which is characterised by splendid cultural displays.
Tunisia: Curtains Come Down On Douz Sahara Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — The curtains came down Sunday on Douz International Sahara Festival. The agenda of the four-day event included lectures and exhibitions showcasing Nomadic traditions.
Kenya: Mudavadi Calls on Elders to Involve the Youth in Cultural Events
[Capital FM] Vihiga — Prime Cabinet Secretary Dr. Musalia Mudavadi has urged Kenyan communities to embrace their cultures and pass it down to the next generation.
Uganda: Preacher Makabai Turns to Music in Lord of Hosts
[Nile Post] The festive season has inspired renown preacher Bro Ronnie Makabai to venture into music. Bro Makabai has released his first song “Lord of Hosts.”
Rwanda: Bruce the 1st Speaks About His New Mixtape ‘Sad Boys’
[New Times] Rwandan rapper, Bruce The 1st recently released his debut mixtape, ‘Sad Boys’ which he describes as his way of showcasing his talent and speaking for street children who are always suffering.
Rwanda: Top Five Music Producers That Influenced 2022
[New Times] Any music lover can tell how the sounds, creativity, arrangement and other music production skills changed in 2022, thanks to different music producers who are putting Rwandan music on the global map.
Guinea: Welcome to Kalabanté, an African Circus in Montreal
[RFI] When dance, acrobatics and percussion meet, the result is Kalabanté – a circus company created in 2007 by Guinean artist Yamoussa Bangoura. RFI met him at the Nuits d’Afrique festival in Montreal.
South Africa: Popular Musician, Mampintsha Dies At 40
[Vanguard] A popular South African musician, Mandela Maphumulo also known as Mampintsha has died on Saturday.
Namibia: Good Holiday Reads 2022
[Namibian] THE holidays are here. The rains have come early, and like the famous note “the person who deserves the most pity is a lonesome one on a rainy day who doesn’t know how to read”.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Tems Shortlisted for 95th Oscars
[Premium Times] The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) unveiled its shortlists for the 2023 Oscars in 10 categories.