Africa: Pan-African Legacies Converge in Seun Kuti, Damian Marley’s ‘Dey’
[Afropop] On June 26, Seun Kuti and Damian Marley released “Dey” -jazzy, funky, and indicative of the sound that defined Nigerian star Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat.
Africa: Is Social Media Making You Unhappy? the Answer Is Not So Simple
[The Conversation Africa] You may have seen headlines that link social media to sadness and depression. Social media use goes up, happiness goes down. But recent studies suggest those findings might not be so straightforward.
Africa: House of the Dragon – If Dragons Were Real, How Might Fire-Breathing Work?
[The Conversation Africa] In George R.R. Martin’s fantastical land of Westeros in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, the spectacle of dragons breathing fire captivates his audience through a blend of myth and fantasy. For me at least, there’s als…
Africa: Nigeria, Ghana to Represent Africa in U.S. Spelling Bee
[Vanguard] Young Educators Foundation, an NGO, has announced that Nigeria and Ghana will represent Africa at the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee, that will be hosted in the U.S. in 2025.
Africa: Afro-Cuban Royalty in Holyoke, Massachusetts
[Afropop] This year, southern New England once again experienced a series of intimate encounters with some of the most accomplished Afro-Cuban musicians in the United States. Lazaro Galarraga is co-musical director for the Maestros del Son and PAWS Afr…
Africa: Music Creators Laud Recording Academy’s Expansion Plan to Rwanda
[New Times] Rwandan music creators and other stakeholders involved in the music industry have welcomed Recording Academy’s expansion plan to Africa and Middle East, saying that ‘it is a win’ for Rwanda’s music industry.
Africa: Meet Africa’s First Mute Rapper MC Baba
[Accra Times] Without a voice to deliver a cadence, the new sensation conveys his messages with incomprehensible sounds, facial and hand gestures with an enthusiastic energy that has captivated a lot of music lovers.
Africa: Multichoice Acquisition – Canal+ Has Big Plans for Africa
[Daily Maverick] Why the filming of revenge thriller Huntington in Cape Town helped encourage French company Canal+’s bid for MultiChoice.
Africa: Girls Usually Read Better Than Boys. Why This Isn’t the Case in Some African Countries
[The Conversation Africa] In most parts of the world, girls outperform boys in reading. Girls are more likely to read at or above the expected level of proficiency for their grade compared to boys.
Africa: Africa Cinema Summit to Hold Second Edition in October
[Accra Times] This year’s edition themed “The Relevance of Cinema in African Communities,” is scheduled to take place at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel in Accra from Oct 7 – 10.