Rwanda: Former Miss Rwanda Winners Congratulate Nishimwe on Her Engagement

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe's engagement with her fiancé Michael Tesfay has had more than one heart melting at the viral pictures of the lovebirds' special moment of romance. Tesfay and Naomie, who have been dating since early 2022, broke the news about their engagement on Monday night, January 1, after the beauty queen said 'Yes' to the Ethiopian tech entrepreneur's proposal. Their engagement photos have since been shaking the internet as different celebrities including Naomie's fellow beauty queens […]

January 3, 2024

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Nigeria: Actor Zack Orji Is in Stable Condition – AGN

[ad_1] The actor was hospitalised on New Year's eve. The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) has revealed that the health of the ailing Nollywood actor Zack Orji is improving. The actor was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Abuja on New Year's Eve. The National Secretary of the AGN, Abubakar Yakubu, told The Cable on Tuesday that the actor is improving. On 1st January, First Lady Remi Tinubu and the wife of the Vice […]

January 3, 2024

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Zimbabwe: ‘Robbery’ Hitmaker Freeman Interviewed By Police Over Questionable, Continued Association With Criminals

[ad_1] Zimdancehall chanter Freeman, real name Energy Sylvester Chizanga, was Tuesday interviewed by ZRP's Homicide division following the killing of a third armed robber associated with him. This is the second time Freeman has had to answer police questions about his associations, all related to armed robberies. A police statement released Tuesday revealed the state security agency was worried about Freeman's relations with robbery suspects. "The ZRP confirms that musician Energy Chizanga (34) aka "Freeman" is currently being interviewed by […]

January 3, 2024

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South Africa: Special Provincial Official Funeral for Dr Ngema

[ad_1] KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube has expressed her gratitude to President Cyril Ramaphosa for granting the legendary and internationally acclaimed playwright, composer, director and theatre producer, Dr Mbongeni Ngema, a Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2. In a statement on Monday, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government said the Special Provincial Official Funeral Category 2, which includes elements of police ceremonial honours, is reserved for distinguished persons specifically designated by the President of South Africa on request by the Premier of a […]

January 2, 2024

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South Africa: Tributes Pour in for Legendary Photographer, Peter Magubane

[ad_1] President Cyril Ramaphosa has paid tribute to veteran photographer and activist Peter Magubane, who passed away at the age of 91 on Monday. "I have learned with great sadness of the passing of... Peter Magubane. On behalf of government and the nation, I offer my deep condolences to the Magubane family, our veteran's friends and his countless associates around the country and globally. "For most of his life, Peter Magubane created iconic visual records of our struggle for freedom […]

January 2, 2024

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Africa: Coca-Cola in Africa – a Long History Full of Unexpected Twists and Turns

[ad_1] A new book called Bottled: How Coca-Cola Became African tells the story of how the world's most famous carbonated drink conquered the continent. It's a tale of marketing gumption and high politics and is the product of years of research by critical writing lecturer Sara Byala, who researches histories of heritage, sustainability and the ways in which capitalist systems intersect with social and cultural forces in Africa. We asked her some questions about the book. What do you hope […]

January 2, 2024

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Ethiopia: Guarding a Heritage – a Bid to Protect Mawlid Through UNESCO

[ad_1] Mawlid holds immense cultural and historical significance for Ethiopia's Muslim community. It serves not only as a religious observance but also encompasses intricate traditions that have been passed down through generations. Through complex rituals like Menzuma poetry performances and structured coffee ceremonies, Mawlid nurtures a sense of shared identity and communal spirit. In the bustling heart of Sumale Tera Merkato, Imam Saeed Ahmed leads his community in the joyous celebration of Mawlid, a cherished tradition that commemorates the birth […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: Miss Rwanda 2020 Nishimwe Engaged to Ethiopian Techpreneur Michael Tesfay

[ad_1] Miss Rwanda 2020 Naomie Nishimwe has finally said 'Yes' to fiancé Michael Tesfay after two years dating. Tesfay and Naomie were first reported to be dating in early 2022 before making their relationship public via their social media a few months later, sharing photos of them together with captions of romance. ALSO READ: PHOTOS: Naomie Nishimwe crowned Miss Rwanda 2020 Via what appears to be his only Instagram post, the Ethiopian tech entrepreneur shared photos of their engagement on […]

January 2, 2024

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Rwanda: Gorilla Fashion Week Blends Styles at Maiden Edition

[ad_1] For the first time, Gorilla Fashion Week hosted a two-day fashion showcase and discussion around the fashion industry and arts in Kigali. The fashion showcase, held from December 29-30, was organized by IPRC Kigali and Rwanda Fashion Model Union (RFMU) targeting to promote emerging fashion brands and connect them to potential investors from the local and international market. Gorilla Fashion Week is not just about exhibition as it kicked off with a special session on discussions about arts among […]

January 2, 2024

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