South Africa: Iconic Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car to Return Home After 32 Years
[allAfrica] The world-renowned Esther Mahlangu BMW Art Car, which has not been in South Africa since its local reveal in 1991, is expected to return to its home soil next year, reports IOL.
Zimbabwe: Winky D, Jah Prayzah, Gemma Griffiths Rule the Roost At African Entertainment Awards U.S.
[New Zimbabwe] Top Zimbabwean artists, Winky D, Jah Prayzah and Gemma Griffiths garnered international recognition over the weekend for their exploits in African music.
South Africa: Sensational South African Musicians Tyla, Musa Nominated For Grammy Awards 2024
[allAfrica] Cape Town — South African stars Tyla and Musa Keys have both been nominated in the Best African Music Performance category, for the Grammy Awards 2024, Eyewitness News reports.
Nigeria: Nigeria’s Patoranking and King Promise in Kigali, Set to Meet Fans
[New Times] Nigerian music icon Patoranking and King Promise, the ‘Terminator’ hit maker, are both in town, where they are expected to engage in different activities including meeting and interacting with their fans at the new Shooters Lounge.
Uganda: British, American Embassies Issue Security Alert For Nyege Nyege Festival
[Nile Post] The British and the American Embassies offer travel advisories to their nationals on attending large gatherings in Uganda due to what they saw as eminent security concerns.
Africa: Why Africa Needs More Stories, Literature – Chimamanda Adichie
[Premium Times] “When children read storybooks consistently, they’re learning without even knowing that they’re learning.”
Rwanda: Burundian Star JP Bimeni Jets in Ahead of November 11 Concert
[New Times] JP Bimeni, also known as Mudibu, one of the biggest exports of Burundian music to Europe, landed in Kigali on Thursday evening where he is expected to perform at Century Park, Nyarutarama, on Saturday.
Africa: African Makers Deserve New Things
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas aims to reflect the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offer…
Rwanda: TBB’s Benja Ventures Into Film
[New Times] ‘Wicked Boss’, a short film based on a true story revolves around a young woman who had to hustle hard for a better life and faced numerous challenges along the way. It’s an experience that resonates with everyone who has ever had to fight …
Kenya: Italian Embassy Launches 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in Kenya
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Italian Embassy in Nairobi and the Italian Cultural Institute have launched the 2023 Week of Italian Cuisine in the World in collaboration with the Italian Trade Agency.