Africa: The World’s First Islamic Art Biennale Shines a Light On Muslim African Artists
[The Conversation Africa] The inaugural Islamic Arts Biennale is underway in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. (Biennales are large and prestigious international art exhibitions held every two years.) This important new event for the Muslim world features numerous…
Zimbabwe: Seh Calaz Joins Fight Against Drugs
[The Herald] ZIMDANCEHALL star, Seh Calaz, has launched a football and netball tournament in Mbare as a way of keeping the youth from the drug and substance abuse scourge in the sprawling suburb.
Rwanda: Leading Women On Their Journey in Rwanda’s Film Industry
[New Times] In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their game to get the recognition they have today. We take a look at…
Rwanda: Leading Women Actresses on Their Journey in Rwanda’s Film Industry
[New Times] In an industry that has been male dominant for so many years not just in Rwanda but in the whole world, women have over the years evolved in different roles and stepped up their game to get the recognition they have today. We take a look at…
Gambia: We Are Still Culturally Enslaved – Sidia Jatta
[The Point] Sidia Jatta, Gambian politician, academic and writer, said on Wednesday that Africans are still culturally enslaved.
Africa: Who Wants to Hear About White Saviourism Gone Wrong?
[African Arguments] A new book on the Congo recycles stereotypes of Africa as a wasteland in need of saving in all its promo. It’s been rapturously received in the West.
Kenya: Kibera Fashion Week Takes the Stage At the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre Australia
[Capital FM] Kibera Fashion Week, an innovative initiative that showcases the beauty of Kibera, aims to challenge exploitative global supply chains and change the discourse around fashion from the perspective of the global south.
Zimbabwe: Big Brother Star Drags National Aids Council Boss to Court Over Cannabis Licence
[New Zimbabwe] Former Big Brother star Munya Chidzonga and colleague Elizabeth Bakasa have sued directors of Ivory Medical, a licensed medicinal cannabis-producing company, for fraudulently removing him as a co-director.
South Africa: Boyz ll Men Confirm South African Tour Dates
[allAfrica] Leading event organiser G21 Entertainment together with Vertex Events today announced South African show dates for the legendary super group Boyz II Men happening later this year.
Nigeria: Veteran Actor Fadeyi Oloro Is Dead
[Premium Times] Mr Arowosafe, who played Fadeyi Oloro in a Yoruba TV series titled ‘Arelu’ in the 80s, was ill for over three years before his shocking death.