Johnnie Walker launches ‘AfroExchange’ to unite African creators & foster co-creation
East African Breweries Plc (EABL) headquarters was the setting for a vibrant Creative Summit today, where Johnnie Walker...
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AI: The next instrument in the writer’s hands
I’ve been writing long enough to remember the feel of carbon paper under my fingers. My first script...
CEP launches incubator program & entertainment hub in Nairobi
The Creative Economy Practice at CcHUB is excited to announce the launch of the Content Creative Economy Incubator...
Emmanuel Wandera’s community drawing wins him the 2024 BIC Art Master Africa grand prize
BIC has announced the regional and national winners of the sixth edition of its ballpoint pen art competition,...
Filmmaker Kinyua Kamau’s ‘Nyūmba Ya Mbūri’ debuts at the NBO Film Festival
Kenyan indie filmmaker Kinyua Kamau has released his debut feature film, Nyūmba Ya Mbūri. The film has been...
The END Fund showcases ‘Reframing Neglect’ photography series on fight against NTDs
The END Fund recently hosted an exhibition at the historic McMillan Memorial Library to celebrate the Reframing Neglect...
Khweva Theatre Group set to debut a first-ever rotating stage in upcoming ‘Mpaka’ musical
Khweva Theatre Group is set to wow fans and musical lovers with their latest musical production, Mpaka, by...
Vincent Mbaya’s comedy film ‘Sketchy Africans’ set to premiere on November 30
A new comedy film Sketchy Africans (Sketchy AF!), from director Vincent Mbaya, is set for its cinema release...
The NBO Film Festival to close with ‘Our Land, Our Freedom’ on October 27
The NBO Film Festival opened on October 17, 2024, with the premiere screening of the award-winning film The...
Afro-Latin Tamasha dance event to take place on November 2 at Alliance Française
The inaugural Afro-Latin Tamasha music and dance event has been scheduled to take place on Saturday, 2nd November...
Kimani Maina & Shalom Meeni are the winners of the Youth+Radio podcasting competition
Youth+ Africa recently held their inaugural youth-centered podcasting competition dubbed Youth+ Radio PodQuest 2024. Kimani Maina and Shalom...
South African singer Elaine is Spotify EQUAL Africa’s artist for October
R&B singer Elaine from South Africa has been named the Spotify EQUAL Artist for October 2024. A former...
MTV Shuga is back as MTV Shuga Mashariki; Here’s how to audition
The MTV Staying Alive Foundation has announced that the return of the iconic MTV Shuga to Kenya, with...
Rappers Dr. Reign & Asum Garvey release joint album titled ‘Awesum Reign: The Stance’
Kenyan hip-hop stars Asum Garvey and Dr. Reign recently unveiled their joint album, Awesum Reign: The Stance, at...
Morocco’s capital Rabat confirmed as the UNESCO World Book Capital for 2026
Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO, has announced the designation of Rabat in Morocco, as World Book Capital for...
Kenya’s Audrey Tanya & Noella Luka among 30 Africans shortlisted for 2024 DFMI Business Lab
Audrey Tanya and Noella Luka are the two Kenyans selected among other applicants for the 4th edition of...
Boomplay & OPPO to host Mugithi & Ohangla Boomfest tour on October 26
Boomplay has announced the return of BoomFest, as a nationwide tour. The first concert will begin in Nairobi...
Inaugural Nomadic Arts Festival will be at Oshwal Centre on December 6
The inaugural Nomadic Arts Festival has announced that the event will take place on December 6th at the...
Durban FilmMart Institute is calling out for animation projects for its DFM Pitch & Finance Forum
The Durban FilmMart Institute (DFMI) has opened the call for animation projects to pitch at the 16th annual...
Sati Gata-Aura & David Odhuno are the winners of the 2024 Concours d’Elegance
Sati Gata-Aura was recently declared the overall winner of this year’s edition of the Africa Concours d’Elegance held...
R&B singer Maleek Berry collaborates with Ruger in new ‘Lately’ single
Afro-R&B singer and producer Maleek Berry has dropped his new single, Lately, from his debut album, If Only...
Its all systems go for the Africa Concours d’Elegance on Sept 29th
The organizers of the Africa Concours d’Elegance have confirmed that all is set for the competitors’ car paddock...
Java House Africa concludes 25th anniversary celebrations with children’s Art Exhibition
Java House Africa has concluded its 25th anniversary celebrations with an art exhibition and competition for children aged...
Kenya’s Tony Koros among four African screenwriters selected for AuthenticA Series Lab
Four African screenwriters; Talemwa Pius from Uganda, Aden Abebe from Ethiopia, Tony Koros from Kenya and, Mlilo Mpondo...
Ethiopia’s Ruth Girmay named the 2024 Most Commendable Designer at the 2024 Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase
Ruth Girmay from Ethiopia has been awarded the Most Commendable Award at the Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase...
Chrome vodka kicks off nationwide search for graffiti artists for its #HonourTheStreets campaign
Chrome has announced a new opportunity for graffiti artists across the country to design the next iteration of...
Samuel Brian is the winner of this year’s Red Bull Dance Your Style competition
Samuel Brian of The Legitz is the winner of the 2024 Kenya edition of Red Bull Dance Your...
DaVinci Gourmet kicks off its inaugural Barista Craft championship
DaVinci Gourmet has officially kicked off its inaugural Barista Craft Championship, an event set to celebrate the artistry...
Macondo Literary Festival returns this September at the Kenya Cultural Centre in Nairobi
Macondo Book Society in collaboration with eKitabu has announced that renown Nigerian novelist Chigozie Obioma will be among...
Yemi Alade releases 10th album featuring Femi One, Konshens, Ziggy Marley & Angelique Kidjo
Yemi Alade has released ‘Rebel Queen’, her tenth album. The 16-track album features collaborations with various artists including...
Catch Thayu’s ‘A Guide to Dating a Narcissistic Boyfriend’ film premiere this weekend at Creatives Garage
A Guide to Dating a Narcissistic Boyfriend is a new film set to premiere at Creatives Garage The Mall...
Samuel Brian wins the Nairobi edition of the Red Bull dancing competition
Red Bull Dance Your Style, an urban street dance competition, recently continued its tour with a stop in...
Mr Tee’s viral hit song ‘Digii’ dominates in the latest Spotify Global Impact List for Kenya
Spotify has unveiled the first Global Impact List in Kenya. The list recognizes the top 15 tracks from...
Singer Mzungu Kichaa is in Kenya to promote his new album ‘Fade Away’
Danish singer-songwriter Mzungu Kichaa is currently in Nairobi to promote his third album, ‘Fade Away’. The musician, who...
Over 40 entries received for 2024 Concours d’Elegance slated for September 29
The Africa Concours d’Elegance office has received over 40 car and motorcycle entries for this year’s edition of...
Afreximbank launches the 2024 CANEX film competition; here’s how to apply
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), through its Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) program, has announced the second edition of...
Zikora Media launches ‘Decolonizing Beauty’ campaign to celebrate African beauty
Zikora Media and Arts has announced the official launch of its Decolonizing Beauty campaign. The campaign is designed...
Book Bunk hosts 2024 NBO Litfest in Kaloleni & Eastlands libraries
Book Bunk and Hay Festival recently co-hosted the 2024 edition of NBO Litfest in Nairobi’s Kaloleni and Eastlands...
Catch Creatives Garage’s ‘Blooms in the Dark’ theatre show on July 13 at Braeside School
Creative Garage, a multi-disciplinary arts organization, is set to showcase Blooms in the Dark, a lyrically theatrical adaptation...
Ghana set to host the 2024 Green Film Festival on October 11-12
Ghana’s capital Accra is set to host the inaugural Green Film Festival (GFF) from October 11th to 12th...
Afro-pop star Teni collaborates with Bien for ‘Malaika’ remix
Afro-pop singer Teni has announced the release of a remix for her inspirational anthem, Malaika. The song was...
BIC Art Master Africa 2024 competition is now open for submissions
BIC has officially opened its sixth edition of the Art Master Africa competition. Creatives across the region have...