South Africa: Loved Malay Cookbook Author Fatima Sydow Dies – South African News Briefs, December 20
[allAfrica] Cape Town —
Nigeria: Nollywood Set New Highs in 2023 – Here Are Four of My Favourite Films of the Year
[The Conversation Africa] The Nigerian film industry, popularly known as Nollywood, was once seen as a mass producer of poor quality “home videos”. It’s now become known for increasingly slick films that are able to attract big budgets and compete at f…
Rwanda: Rwandan Film ‘The Bride’ Scoops Three Awards At Novos Cinemas Festival in Spain
[New Times] Rwandan film ‘The Bride’, directed by Myriam Uwiragiye Birara, secured awards at the eighth edition of the Novos Cinemas festival in Pontevedra on Sunday, December 17.
Rwanda: Rwandan Gospel Singers to Host a Night of Worship in Phoenix, U.S.A
[New Times] Renowned Rwandan gospel artistes are set to end the year and start 2024 in the presence of God through a concert expected on Saturday, December 30 at La Princesa hall, Phoenix.
Uganda: Ghetto Kids on Their Dance Journey, Good Moments
[New Times] Uganda’s acclaimed dance group, Ghetto Kids, who arrived in Rwanda on Sunday for a performance at TEDxKigali, held an interview with The New Times to talk about their dance journey and their unique story.
Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi, Bwiza Win Best Artistes of Year in Isango Na Muzika Awards
[New Times] Rwanda’s music scene was ablaze with excitement on Sunday, December 17, as the Isango na Muzika Awards (IMA) 2023 took center stage at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel. Showcasing Rwanda’s finest musical talents across 11 diverse categories, the …
Kenya: Kenyans to Access DJ Mixes for Sh5 Daily
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenyans can now access DJ mixes for Sh5 per day following a deal between Mdundo.com and Safaricom.
Egypt: World Arabic Language Day 2023
[Egypt Online] The Ministry of State for Immigration and Affairs of Egyptians Abroad organized a conference to commemorate World Arabic Language Day, in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultura…
Nigeria: Mohbad – Actress Iyabo Ojo Slams Naira Marley With N1 Billion Countersuit
[Premium Times] Iyabo Ojo said Naira Marley deliberately misled the public by claiming she owed him an apology for defamation and libel.
Nigeria: Abuja Musician, Band Abducted
[Premium Times] The kidnappers are demanding a sum of N10 million ransom for each victim.