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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Tanzania Shines At Pacesetters Awards – Local Firms and Leaders Earn Continental Recognition

[ad_1] In a glittering ceremony held in Dar es Salaam recently, Tanzania's entrepreneurial spirit and leadership took center stage as several Tanzanian firms and individuals were recognized at the prestigious Pacesetters Awards Continental Chapter. The awards, organized by Jubilant Stewards of Africa, celebrate innovation, impact, and exemplary leadership across Africa's SME and mid-sized institutions. Among the Tanzanian winners were Inter-Consult Limited, lauded for its excellence in the construction and engineering sector, and Ena Coach, whose outstanding performance in both transport […]

January 11, 2024

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Namibia: Fashion Designer’s Creativity Lives On

[ad_1] Relatives, friends and clients say Rehoboth's late well-known fashion designer, Sean Renaldo Cloete's talent will always be remembered. Cloete (40), who died on 4 January at St Mary's Hospital at Rehoboth, had "energy, kindness and talent", they say. Cloete made waves in the fashion industry internationally, having made it to the London Fashion week. Cloete also participated in various fashion shows and workshops with local and international designers, like Sathal from France, at the Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre. He also […]

January 11, 2024

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Morocco: Jarama – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Saïd Tichiti is a Morrocan-born musician based in Hungary since 1998. There he founded the fusion ensemble Chalaban, which released six albums over a 20-year span. Their music has always been based in Gnawa and chaâbi rhythms and melodies, but with his Eastern European collaborators, he's updated these venerable sounds with elements of dub, funk and psychedelic rock. Chalaban's 2018 album Gleiman is a fine example of their rootsy fusion, fueled by the urgent pulse of a Gnawa ceremony, […]

January 11, 2024

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Angolan Artists Honored On National Culture Day

[ad_1] Talatona — The handover of merit certificates to arts professionals, employees of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and the presentation of the cultural project called "Mbanza Yetu - the country in the Iron Palace" marked the celebrations of national Culture day. A group of 32 art makers were honored for their contribution to national culture, including Carlos Lamartine, Bonga, Raúl Tulinga, Boto Trindade, João Melo, Betinho Feijó, Fineza Teta, Pérola, Dodó Miranda, Totó, Texas, Emanuel Mendes, Filho do […]

January 11, 2024

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Ghana: Guinness World Record Attempt – Failatu Abdul-Razak Clocks 227 Hours in Cooking Marathon

[ad_1] Dozens of people converged on the Modern City hotel in Tamale yesterday to applaud the Guinness World Record (GWR) contender, Failatu Abdul-Razak, as she ended her 227 hours cooking marathon. She turned off her stove at 10:00 a.m. having prepared 156 local and continental dishes which were distributed to spectators, street children and homeless people in Tamale. The marathon also caught the attention of prominent personalities across the country including the Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, musicians, military men, […]

January 11, 2024

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South Africa: ‘Apartheid Police Feared That Camera’ – Photographer Peter Magubane Laid to Rest

[ad_1] Legendary photographer Dr Peter Magubane was laid to rest on Wednesday following a week of tributes. Mourners hailed how he fought apartheid with his camera. Even the weather appeared to understand the magnitude of the loss South Africa has suffered from veteran photographer Dr Peter Magubane's death when the heavens opened during Magubane's funeral in Johannesburg on Wednesday. The rain did not deter mourners and well-wishers. Magubane's funeral service was held at the Bryanston Methodist Church. He died on […]

January 11, 2024

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Nigeria: ‘We Don’t Know the Characters in BBC’s Documentary’ – Synagogue Church

[ad_1] "Some of those identified are relics of homosexual and lesbian associates. My findings further show that everything the BBC put together is strange to SCOAN." The Synagogue Church of All Nations (SCOAN) has reacted to the BBC documentary, 'Disciples: The Cult of TB Joshua,' which portrayed the late founder Temitope Joshua, aka TB Joshua, in a negative light. BBC released a documentary accusing the late TB Joshua of multiple crimes, including allegations of rape against certain members. The three-part […]

January 11, 2024

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