Nigeria: Tinubu Mourns Author, Kole Omotosho
[Vanguard] PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, expressed sadness over the passing of celebrated writer, author and literary scholar, Professor Kole Omotoso.
Nigeria: Kole Omotoso – a Giant Gone to Sleep
[Premium Times] Professor Omotoso was a member of an endangered specie of African literary giants who gave their lives to the spirit of Afrocentrism.
Seychelles: New Gallery in Seychelles Offering Locals and Visitors Affordable Artwork
[Seychelles News Agency] Visitors to the islands of Seychelles now have a wider choice and access to local artworks at affordable prices with the opening of a new gallery at the Domaine Val de Pres, arts and craft village, Au Cap, on Mahe Island.
Nigeria: Panellists to Discuss Digital Culture, Democracy At Unveiling of Book On Cyber Politics
[Premium Times] Among prominent personalities who have commented on Cyber Politics and the author is Mr Danbatta.
Botswana: Mokgathong Wears Mrs Botswana Crown
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone — Portiah Mokgathong was over the weekend crowned the new MRS Botswana.
Somalia: From the Field – Hip Hop Artist K’naan’s New Track Hails Refugees
[UN News] Award-winning Somali-Canadian artist K’naan Warsame, creator of the chart-topping unofficial World Cup anthem Wavin’ Flag, released Refugee in late June, saying he wants to flip the word’s meaning “and make it something that people will wear …
Nigeria: Govt Outlines Plans to Boost Nigeria’s Culture, Entertainment Economy
[Premium Times] The federal government says the creative economy, culture and tourism contribute more to global GDP than oil & gas production.
Kenya: National Library Unveils First Virtual Library With Over 200,000 Books
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) this week launched the country’s first virtual library, containing over 200,000 digitised books, periodicals, research papers, and government publications.
Rwanda: Anti-FGM Film Screened at Women Deliver Conference
[New Times] On July 19, Frontline Ending FGM, a movement consisting of over 1,000 passionate men and women dedicated to abolishing female genital mutilation (FGM), hosted a film screening of ‘A Girl from Mogadishu.’
Rwanda: Comedian Kevin Hart Visits Kigali Genocide Memorial
[New Times] After shopping with Haute Baso, a Made in Rwanda fashion house, American comedian and movie actor Kevin Hart also visited Kigali Genocide Memorial and paid tribute to victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.