Angola: Lack of Conditions Cancels Second Edition of Festikongo
[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo — The second edition of the International Festival of Kongo Culture (FestiKongo), which was due to take place from 5 to 8 of this month in the northern Zaire Province, has been cancelled, said Wednesday the coordinator of the Comm…
Nigeria: Guinness World Records – Ekiti Govt Bans Proposed 72-Hour Kiss-a-Thon Attempt
[Premium Times] It is the third Guinness World Record attempt from the state.
East Africa: Kiswahili – How a Standard Version of the East African Language Was Formed – and Spread Across the World
[The Conversation Africa] Kiswahili originated in east Africa, spreading around the continent and the globe. It’s been adopted as a working language at the African Union and there’s a push for it to become Africa’s lingua franca or common language. Mor…
Kenya: ShopZetu Raises Sh140.8 Million to Invest in Local Fashion Industry
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Fashion technology start-up ShopZetu has raised Sh140.8 million ($1 million) that it will invest in Kenya’s fashion industry.
Africa: Five African Writers Shortlisted for Prestigious Caine Prize
[Caine Prize] The Caine Prize for African Writing, an esteemed annual award honouring outstanding African writers, is pleased to announce the shortlist for the 2023 edition. The five shortlisted stories were carefully selected from a pool of 297 entrie…
Nigeria: ‘I Was Nervous’, Tiwa Savage Reflects On Performance At King Charles III Coronation
[Vanguard] Award-winning Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage has admitted to being nervous during her performance at the coronation of the British monarch, King Charles III.
Nigeria: I’m Not On Same Level With Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy – Speed Darlington
[Vanguard] Controversial singer, Speed Darlington has revealed the kind of musicians he will pair with on a song.
East Africa: Media Houses Urged to Promote Kiswahili Use in Region
[New Times] Media houses should support Kiswahili learning and speaking in the East African Community (EAC) so that the language can be commonly used by citizens, the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of the Infrastructure, Productive, Social, and…
Rwanda: Makanyaga Celebrates 50 Years of Music
[New Times] In a highly anticipated and vibrant event, renowned ‘Karahanyuze’ musician Abdoul Makanyaga on Tuesday, July 4, celebrated an impressive milestone in his illustrious career–50 years of dedicated contribution to the country’s music scene.
Rwanda: Homecoming Ramjaane Talks Comedy, Evangelism and Philanthropy
[New Times] Rwandan comedian Ramjaane Niyoyita has said that he expanded his career from being only a comedian, to a pastor, Mc and charity man.