South Africa: Umlungu – the Colourful History of a Word Used to Describe White People in South Africa
[The Conversation Africa] In South Africa “umlungu” is a word that’s commonly used to refer to white people. It comes from isiXhosa, the language of the country’s Xhosa people. It’s always been a mystery how the word originated or what it actually mean…
Ethiopia: Ethiopia – a Dream for Many, a Nightmare for Many More
[The New Humanitarian] Nairobi — People are getting nervous
Ghana: Come Out With Proposals to Make NCCE Relevant – Dr Awal
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Dr Ibrahim Mohammed Awal, has called on directors and accountants of the National Commission on Culture (NCC) to bring out proposals and ideas that would help modernise the country’s culture a…
Ghana: President Joins Chiefs, People of Ada to Celebrate Asafotufiami
[Ghanaian Times] The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has called on the people of Ada to continue supporting the salt development project in the area spearheaded by Electrochem Ghana Limited.
Rwanda: I Am a Living Miracle – DJ Dizzo
[New Times] During the ‘Ally Soudy and Friends Live Show’ which took place at the former Camp Kigali on August 5, DJ Dizzo was among the celebrities called on the stage to interact with the audience.
Nigeria: BBNaija All Stars – Princess Evicted, Illebaye Gets Double Strikes
[Premium Times] On Sunday night, Princess became the first All-Stars housemate evicted from the ongoing reality show.
Nigeria: BBNaija All-Stars – Princess Evicted From House
[Leadership] One of the 20 housemates of the ongoing BBNaija All-Stars edition, Princess, has been evicted from the reality TV show.
Rwanda: Inganzo Ngari Deliver Cultural Edutainment, Leave Revelers Wanting More
[New Times] In celebration of Umuganura and King Ruganzu 2 Ndoli’s legacy, one of Rwanda’s most acclaimed traditional dance troupe, Inganzo Ngari’s perfomance highlighted Rwanda’s rich culture and the love Rwandans have for it.
Africa: African-Language Animation Short Film Wins Prestigious Global Award!
[Scrolla] An animated short film produced completely in Sepedi, one of South Africa’s 12 official languages, has won a BAFTA in the Animation category of the 2023 BAFTA Student Awards.
Zimbabwe: Arts and Crafts Sector Exports Decline By U.S.$5,1 Million
[New Zimbabwe] THE local arts and crafts sector has suffered a US$5,1 million decline amid calls to sustain the witnessed brief recoveries for sustained growth, trade promotion agency ZimTrade has revealed.