Ghana: T1mmy Unleashes Highly-Anticipated Debut EP ‘It’s Only Us’

[ad_1] If their opps thought they were cold, the T1mmy and SRT Gwalla are colder. The two captivate with well-pieced lines that put their experiences on the streets in perspective and their rivals to shame. The rising rapper's debut EP sees him breathe life into Ghana's dying art of raw, unadulterated Hip-Hop. Stream or download "It's Only Us" across all major digital platforms here. T1mmy might be young, but he has a wealth of experience in street matters. Since venturing […]

August 29, 2024

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Liberia: Monrovia Lights Up With Star-Studded Film Festival and Filmmaker Mixer

[ad_1] Monrovia's film scene was buzzing with excitement as the inaugural Journey Home Film Festival and the Liberia Film Awards Filmmaking Mixer brought together the crème de la crème of Liberia's film industry. For the first time, celebrated directors and filmmakers gathered under one roof to tackle the challenges facing the nation's burgeoning film industry. This event marks the beginning of a new bi-monthly filmmaking series that aims to create a collaborative space for industry professionals to learn, share ideas, […]

August 28, 2024

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Nigeria: I’ll Enter Big Brother Naija Next Year – Chidimma Adetshina

[ad_1] "If I can stay away for seven weeks at Miss SA, trust me, I'm sure I can do it. I don't plan to go back to South Africa for now." Chidinma Adetshina of Miss South Africa fame, has revealed her intention to audition for Big Brother Naija's reality TV show in 2025. The BBN 2024 edition, tagged 'No Loose Guard', is underway. PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Adetshina, who faced significant backlash in Miss South Africa 2024 over her […]

August 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Ex-Sauti Sol’s Bien-Aimé in Kigali for Music Project With Bruce Melodie

[ad_1] Renowned Kenyan Musician Bien Aimé Baraza is in Kigali for a join music project with Rwandan star singer Bruce Melodie. Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport on Tuesday, August 27, Bien-Aimé revealed that he has a profound connection with Rwanda, stating, "I feel like I am coming back home. My heart belongs here." The Grammy Award-winning songwriter thanked Bruce Melodie for accepting to work on a song together. He will return in Kenya after shooting the video for the […]

August 28, 2024

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Uganda: Comedian T-Amale Blames Career Decline On Bobi’s Political Popularity

[ad_1] Comedian, Innocent Kafeero alias T-Amale has attributed the decline in his career to the change in popularity of former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president, Dr. Kiiza Besigye. T-Amale rose to fame over the years through his comedies in which he imitated various personalities, including former political commentator, the late Joseph Tamale Mirundi. However, in the last two years, the comedian's career has seen a sharp decline. Appearing on Sanyuka Television, T-Amale said his career had taken a downturn […]

August 28, 2024

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Africa: Salin Cheewapansri – From Bangkok to Africa

[ad_1] Salin Cheewapansri was born in the mid-1990's and raised in Bangkok, Thailand. Musically inclined, she tried the piano, but then switched to drums when she heard that the drum teacher at her school was fun to study with. Being into grunge and heavy metal music, the drums were a perfect fit for her. She began posting videos of herself on YouTube, busking on the streets, and it didn't take long for others to notice her talent. Still in her […]

August 28, 2024

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Africa: Rock Painting Is the Oldest Image of an African Rail, a Bird That May Have Had a Special Meaning for the SAN People

[ad_1] The African rail (Rallus caerulescens) is a handsome bird, with a blueish breast, red legs, eyes and bill, prominent barring on the flanks, chestnut upper parts, and long toes. It also has a characteristic trilling call. This wetland dweller is only found in sub-Saharan Africa, with a concentration in South Africa's Western Cape province. The species is one of about 140 members worldwide of the Rallidae, the bird family that includes coots, moorhens, gallinules, rails, crakes and flufftails. In […]

August 28, 2024

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Rwanda: Riderman, Bulldog Lead Inaugural Kivu Beach Festival Lineup

[ad_1] After a successful concert during which they launched "Icyumba Cy'Amategeko" EP over the weekend, Riderman and Bulldog, two of Rwanda's finest rappers, are expected to lead the stage at the inaugural edition of Rubavu Beach Festival due from August 29 to September 1. The festival will also feature rapper Danny Nanone and Platini P who will be joined by household artists in North-Western town. According to Yves Iyaremye, one of the festival organisers, told The New Times that the […]

August 28, 2024

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Eritrea: Exhibition to Familiarize Eritrea and Its Culture

[ad_1] Asmara, 27 August 2024 - The Eritrean community in Trondheim, Norway, organized an exhibition aimed at familiarizing visitors with Eritrea and its culture during a festival held in the Norwegian city of Trondheim. The festival featured participation from communities of various countries. On 24 August, the Eritrean community showcased traditional dances in colorful national attire, displayed photographs, and exhibited cultural household items, earning acclaim from visitors. Communities from other countries also presented materials highlighting their respective cultures. [ad_2] Source […]

August 28, 2024

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