Rwanda: Social Media Influencers Pay Tribute to Genocide Victims, Vow to Fight Denial
[New Times] A group of social media influencers has pledged to combat denial of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi after a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial on Sunday, June 16.
Rwanda: The Blessed Sisters Back in Studio After 11 Years
[New Times] Life split Rwandan gospel music group ‘The Blessed Sisters,’ as residing in different continents hindered its members from doing music together.
Rwanda: Tracing the Evolution of Modern Poetry in Rwanda
[New Times] In recent years, modern Rwandan poetry has been evolving, embracing diverse styles and themes. Poets are collaborating with other artistes and participating in international performances and competitions expanding their audience on a broade…
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.
Rwanda: Grammy’s Recording Academy to Expand Operations in Rwanda
[New Times] The Recording Academy, an organization behind the Grammy Awards, has announced a global expansion plan to support music creators in different African countries and Middle East, including Rwanda.
Rwanda: How Poetry Serves As a Healing Tool for Mental Issues
[New Times] Reciting and listening to poems has been proven as a coping mechanism for loneliness, isolation and lessening feelings of anxiety and depression, according to researchers.
Rwanda: Tying Knots – Rwandan Women Artists Take Art Exhibition to Luxembourg
[New Times] Rwanda’s renowned visual artist Jemima Kakizi has teamed up with 5 visual artists to stage a week-long art exhibition in Luxembourg.
Rwanda: Rwanda’s Rising Actresses to Watch
[New Times] As Rwanda’s film industry continues to thrive, women have not been left behind as they continue to make their presence in new era of filmmaking felt.
Angola: Minister of Culture Mourns Death of Choreographer Sakaneno João De Deus
[ANGOP] Luanda — The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, has expressed his sorrow at the death of dance teacher Sakaneno João de Deus, who died on Sunday of illness at the age of 62.
South Africa: Rouge Shares Inspiring Love Story – ‘He Was Worth the Wait’
[Fame Frenzy] Congolese-South African rapper Rouge may have tied the knot with Ginger Mac in December last year, but the two are still very much in the honeymoon period.