Africa: The Best African Books of 2023

[ad_1] Once more, African writers from the continent and diaspora have provided us some literary gems. Our top novels of 2023, in no particular order. Ghost Season -- Fatin Abbas A soul stirring and important novel that brings together the stories of five characters on an NGO compound in a remote border town between northern and southern Sudan. All from different backgrounds and walks of life, they grapple with their personal issues amid a backdrop of violence as conflict rages […]

January 17, 2024

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Rwanda: Is Rwandan Hip-Hop Dead or Has It Evolved? What Industry Players Say

[ad_1] When You Talk About Hip-Hop as a genre of music in Rwanda, the first thing that comes to mind is Tuff Gang, a group of young men who became prominent in the early 2000's, bringing to the fore the likes of Jay Polly, Bull Dog, Fireman and others. Like their peers in the U.S, where the hip-hop subculture and art movement originated, Tuff Gang members and other hip-hop artistes in Rwanda, focused on talking about society issues through lyrics […]

January 16, 2024

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Ethiopia: Local Efforts in Yeha Intact Cultural Heritages

[ad_1] Owing to the great commitment of the local population of Yeha, the cultural heritage site was not destroyed and the magazines remained untouched during the armed conflict, Germany's Embassy in Addis Ababa said. In a press release sent to The Ethiopian Herald, the Embassy noted that a small team from the German Archaeological Institute was able to return to their archaeological research sites in the Tigray State in October 2023, after more than three years of disruptions. The work […]

January 16, 2024

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South Africa: The Daily Show With Travor Noah Wins Emmy Award For Outstanding Talk Series

[ad_1] Johannesburg — The Daily Show, hosted by South African Trevor Noah, has won an Emmy Award for Best Variety Talk Show, reports News24. It is the first win for The Daily Show, which has been nominated 17 times since 2016. "We did it, I told you we would beat John Oliver if he wasn't in our category. We got rid of him," Noah joked. The win snaps John Oliver's winning streak for The Week Tonight With John Oliver, which […]

January 16, 2024

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Angola: Short Film Festival Pays Tribute to Director Abel Couto

[ad_1] Luanda — Filmmaker and director Abel Couto will be honored at the 5th edition of the Kianda International Short Film Festival (FESC-KIANDA), taking place from 18 to 26 of this month in Luanda. The director of FESC-KIANDA, Vânio de Almeida, said in a press conference that 36 short films will be screened at event, portraying various subjects of the country's reality. According to the official, the tribute is due to his trajectory in favor of the seventh art and […]

January 12, 2024

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Nigeria: 2024 Golden Globes – Who Is Ayo Edebiri?

[ad_1] Ayo Edebiri was a hidden treasure waiting to be found. Ayo Edebiri was a hidden treasure waiting to be found. The Nigerian-born American actress had been on screen for over a decade, but her real magic was a secret, especially in her home country (Nigeria). But everything changed on 7 January. At the Golden Globe Awards, Edebiri won Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series, Musical, or Comedy. It was like fireworks, making her an international star […]

January 12, 2024

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Nigeria: Tiwa Savage Makes Nollywood Debut in ‘Water and Garri’

[ad_1] 'Water and Garri' is not only a cinematic venture for Tiwa Savage but also marks her first foray into acting. Away from her online spat with Davido, Nigerian music star Tiwa Savage is set to make her acting debut in the upcoming film, 'Water And Garri'. The 43-year-old singer shared the exciting news with her followers on Instagram Wednesday. The film, named after her second Extended Play of the same title, 'Water and Garri', is scheduled for release on […]

January 12, 2024

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Rwandan Actor Ncuti Gatwa Named Among Top 100 Influential Africans

[ad_1] Ncuti Gatwa has been named by The African Magazine among its annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2023. The list celebrates the achievements and contributions of Africans from various fields and sectors, who have made a positive impact on the continent and the world. ALSO READ: Ncuti Gatwa ranks number one on Radio Times' greatest TV stars of 2022 The list features six categories of public office, business, science and academia, creatives, environmental, media and sports. […]

January 12, 2024

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Rwanda: Yvonne Kabarokore to Represent Rwanda at Miss Planet International

[ad_1] Yvonne Kabarokore, popularly known on social media as Ivy, is set to represent Rwanda at the fourth edition of Miss Planet International Pageant to take place in Cambodia this year. The beauty queen, who is currently doing Theater Directing at the New International Performing Arts Institute of Berlin, Germany, confirmed the development to The New Times on Tuesday, January 9, saying that she was approached by the casting team in 2023 and accepted the offer of representing her home […]

January 12, 2024

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