Rwanda: Global Citizen VP Talks Move Afrika – Rwanda Lineup Choices, Mission
[New Times] On Wednesday, December 6, Rwanda is set to host the inaugural Move Afrika: Rwanda concert, featuring Kendrick Lamar, a Grammy Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning artiste.
Mauritius: Prime Minister Jugnauth Qualifies Mauritian Creole Language As a Connecting Link Between Communities
[Government of Mauritius] “The Mauritian Creole Language stands out as a connecting link between communities that fosters unity and brotherhood, reinforces mutual respect and tolerance, and unites the people to work together for a common goal”, stated …
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Filmmaker Takes Story of Women Resisting Jihadists to Oscars
[RFI] Burkinabé filmmaker Apolline Traoré’s feature “Sira” tells the story of a young woman abducted by jihadists who draws on her wits and courage to survive. Offering a rare insight into the lives of thousands living with Islamist violence …
Nigeria: ‘Such Is Life’, DJ Cuppy Opens Up On Failed Engagement With Ryan Taylor
[Vanguard] Popular Disc jockey, DJ Cuppy has opened up about her failed engagement with British boxer, Ryan Taylor
South Africa: Opera in Cape Town – Critics Trace How a Colonial Art Form Was Reinvented As African
[The Conversation Africa] Many people thought that classical opera in South Africa – regarded as a western, colonial art form that was the preserve of white people during apartheid – would die with democracy in 1994. Instead the opposite happened. Blac…
Ethiopia: Mulatu Astatke, Father of Ethiopian Jazz
[Ethiopian Herald] What makes an artist great? The answer to this question might be tough but one thing is clear. An artist achieves greatens at least by creating something that has not been created before him and keeps on improving it until the need o…
Kenya: Kenyan Film ‘Mono’ to Premier as 8.4.4 System Comes to an End
[Capital FM] Nairobi — A new Kenyan Film ‘Mono’ depicting the life of a first-year high school student is set to premiere at Anga Diamond Plaza on Friday December 1, 2023.
Africa: ‘Echoing the Voice of Africa’ Book Launched in Accra
[Ghanaian Times] “Echoing the Voice of Africa” a book documenting the inspirational speeches of the King of Morocco, His Majesty King Mohammed VI, on his vision for the sustainable development of Africa, peace and security, was on Saturday launched in …
Kenya: Kenya Copyright Board to Merge Bodies That Collect Royalties for Artists
[Capital FM] Muranga — The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has promised to ensure the three bodies that collect royalties on behalf of artists are merged for efficiency and proper management of the sector.
Rwanda: Who Is Kendrick Lamar, the Hip Hop Legend Performing in Kigali Next Week?
[New Times] On November 3, Kendrick Lamar, a celebrated American rapper, was announced as the headliner of Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience, meant to establish an international touring circuit in Africa, starting with a concert in Kigali, on De…