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09/01/2026

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has updated the press on the successes recorded during the just-concluded One Nation Reggae Festival, highlighting its immense benefits—from setting a new benchmark for stage performances to repositioning Sierra Leone as a vibrant cultural destination.

The Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs has updated the press on the successes recorded during the just-concluded One Nation Reggae Festival, highlighting its immense benefits—from setting a new benchmark […]

10/12/2025

South African rising star Nardii has officially released her brand-new single “Asilali”, featuring Vusi M and Denise. The song dropped this past Friday and is already positioning itself as a motivational anthem for dream-chasers and creatives pushing toward their goals.

South African rising star Nardii has officially released her brand-new single “Asilali”, featuring Vusi M and Denise. The song dropped this past Friday and is already positioning itself as a […]

10/12/2025

| Did you know Niger’s Cure Salée is where Tuareg and Wodaabe nomads turn the desert into a giant cultural runway?

Think hypnotic dances, bold beauty contests, vibrant outfits, and proud livestock parades, all marking the end of the rainy season.

Watch the highlights and relive pure culture!

11/02/2025

The Kriol Jazz Festival (KJF), a significant platform for Creole-inspired music, is set to make its debut in Águeda, Portugal, from April 10-12, 2025. This expansion marks a pivotal moment in the festival’s history, strengthening cultural ties between Cape Verde and Europe while broadening its global reach. Kriol Jazz Festival

The Kriol Jazz Festival (KJF), a significant platform for Creole-inspired music, is set to make its debut in Águeda, Portugal, from April 10-12, 2025. This expansion marks a pivotal moment […]

09/01/2025

Guérewol is a competitive courtship ritual where young Wodaabe men, adorned in elaborate ornamentation and traditional face paint, perform to win the favor of marriageable women. The event is part of the larger Cure Salée festival, where various nomadic communities convene for social, economic, and cultural exchanges.

The Guérewol festival, a captivating annual courtship ritual among the Wodaabe Fula people of Niger, offers an unparalleled cultural experience. Held at the end of the rainy season in September, […]

23/12/2024

The International Kreol Festival culminates at a site rich in heritage. Following its launch at Le Morne, this celebrated event has captivated audiences worldwide through its broadcast across numerous channels. After 19 editions, it’s time to expand our focus to include Rodrigues, Agaléga, and the Chagos Islands, particularly as we look forward to a hopeful resolution regarding the Chagos archipelago in 2025.

Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island’s tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the Mahébourg Waterfront, where […]

22/12/2024

For many, the holiday season isn’t complete without exploring the vibrant celebrations dotted across the continent. With Ghana’s “December in Gh” leading the charge, West Africa has earned its place as the epicentre of the December revelry, bar any other region on the continent. But don’t stop there – venture further to discover electrifying street parades, spiritual ceremonies, and cultural festivals that showcase Africa’s incredible diversity.

Today is the last publication before Christmas, and after weeks of diving into Ghana’s intense election discussions, it’s time to loosen the tie, shake off the political dust, and indulge […]

18/12/2024

A groundbreaking achievement for the South African film industry, as The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. The short film, directed by Cindy Lee, is among 15 entries contending for a nomination in the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 2025 Oscars, marking a historic moment for the local film industry.

A groundbreaking achievement for the South African film industry, as The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. The short film, directed by Cindy Lee, is among […]

16/09/2024

The event, which celebrated the rich cultural diversity shared between Kenya and Germany, attracted over 15,000 attendees, eager to immerse themselves in the vibrant displays of Kenyan music, dance, food, and traditional artifacts.

In a momentous celebration of cultural diversity, Kenya became the first non-European nation to co-host the renowned Bürgerfest (Annual Citizens’ Festival) held at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany. The event, […]

16/07/2024

The Amapiano Africa Summit taking place on the 18th – 20th July 2024 is a landmark event that aims to celebrate and promote Amapiano music and culture on a global scale. The summit will bring together key industry professionals, passionate youth, Amapiano enthusiasts, visionary fashion designers, and innovative brands.

Amapiano, which originated in South Africa, has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique sound and cultural richness. This genre is more than just music; it reflects the dynamic and diverse […]

03/07/2024

“Our goal this year is to build and grow our community by creating intimate bonding moments both in our ‘folklore fireside’ and ‘folklore for kids’ event formats. Giving deeper focus to the multiple disciplines of art presented at our festival.

It is time for this community to come together again to share in our culture and heritage, to have those resonant conversations, to hold space for diversity and inclusivity, and […]

06/06/2024

Tunis — Tunisian cinema won two prizes at the 24th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (RAFF 2024), which unveiled its list of winners on June 2, 2024. Released in October 2023 in Tunisian cinemas, the feature-length fiction film ‘Take my breath’ by Tunisian filmmaker Nada Mezni Hafaiedh won the Best Film award of RAFF 2024, organised on May 30-June 02, with four Tunisian films screened this year.

Tunis — Tunisian cinema won two prizes at the 24th edition of the Arab Film Festival Rotterdam (RAFF 2024), which unveiled its list of winners on June 2, 2024. Released […]