India celebrates Holi festival of colours
Coloured powders filled the air as thousands across India celebrated the Hindu festival of Holi. The celebrations were massive in most parts of north India, … source
Ecrans Noirs Film Festival underway in Cameroon
It is considered to be one of Africa’s biggest film festivals whose aim is to promote African cinema. The Ecrans Noirs Film Festival held every year in Cameroon’s … source
In Uganda, ‘Rolex’ means time for an egg snack
When people talk about a “Rolex” in Uganda, one of the last things they probably have in mind is a luxury watch.* The third annual Rolex festival took place in…
Singer Ramora Favori mocks Madagascar presidential candidates
Dressed in this custom tailored suit…while walking on the red carpet holding the hand of a beautiful lady in the midst of a crowd, sheering for the future president. source
Lagos food festival shows off Nigeria’s ‘Jollof’ muscle
One of the most heated food debates in Africa – who makes the best Jollof? A humble yet flavour packed dish made of rice and a mix of blended tomatoes,…
Ghana’s annual ‘Chale Wote’ festival draws thousands to Accra
The streets of Accra, Ghana’s capital was alive with people as thousands of visitors came from all over the world to attend the annual Chale Wote festival. source
Kenya artist gives life to scrap objects
For many a dump site is simply what it is, a site for dumping waste. However, Evans Ngure sees beyond the waste as he uses his imagination to bring these…
Nigeria big weddings get even better as nation recovers from recession
A big wedding is not an option in Nigeria, it is an expectation. The expectation is so huge that guests lists can go up to one thousand. Here, wealthy couples…
Egyptian art gallery portrays daily life in Cairo
A sense of nostalgia for residents in Cairo as an art gallery that depicts the daily life of a Cairene is opened. Home to over 18 million people, and known…
Zimbabwe: Play on Mugabe ouster premieres in Harare
A Zimbabwe play dubbed “Operation Restore Legacy” which retraces the November 2017 events that led to resignation of former President Robert Mugabe after … source