Kenya: No, Late Kenyan Author Ken Walibora Did Not Write Book Appearing to Criticise President William Ruto Ahead of His Time, Viral Book Cover Photoshopped
[Africa Check] No, late Kenyan author Ken Walibora did not write book appearing to criticise president William Ruto ahead of his time, viral book cover photoshopped
Africa: Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards Nominees Out
[The Herald] Voting is now open for the 10th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, enabling viewers to have their say in who should win the prestigious awards at a glittering ceremony in May.
Rwanda: How Can the Artiste-Media War in Rwanda End?
[New Times] The media is the essence of music promotion, and musicians have to be part of the media, Rick Ross, one of the biggest rappers globally, recently said during the Baller Alert radio show.
Namibia: Namibian Selected for Creative Producer Indaba
[Namibian] Dantagos Jimmy-Melani, the producer of ‘Bokwagter’, one of the films which formed part of the MultiChoice Namibia/NBC project, was recently selected to attend the Creative Producer Indaba (CPI).
Nigeria: Vanguard Cartoon Editor, Dada Adekola Wins Best Comedy Cartoonist Award
[Vanguard] Vanguard Cartoon Editor Dada Adekola has won Best Comedy Cartoonist award, at the maiden edition of Nigeria Comedy Awards, held at Eko Convention Centre, Victoria Island, Lagos.
East Africa: Media Houses Urged to Promote Kiswahili Use in Region
[New Times] Media houses should support Kiswahili learning and speaking in the East African Community (EAC) so that the language can be commonly used by citizens, the EAC Deputy Secretary General in charge of the Infrastructure, Productive, Social, and…
Algeria: The Hirak Is Dead, Truth Is the Enemy, the People Are the Traitors
[African Arguments] In the new logic of repression, all evidence of the 2019 uprising must be eliminated, the first targets being the journalists, writers and artists that used to gather at a literary café in Aokas.
Uganda: French Embassy Invests in Uganda’s Creative Future
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda — The Embassy of France in Uganda contributed Shs180 million to support young Ugandan content creators in the design and production of digital media.