Africa Tech Summit Partners with Raenest for its Sixth Edition in Nairobi
NAIROBI, Kenya, 13 November 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced a headline partnership with pioneering Nigerian fintech Raenest aimed at fostering innovation, growth and collaborations within the African tech ecosystem. The sixth edition of Africa Tech Summit Nairobi – powered by Raenest will take place on February 14th and 15th 2024 at the […]
Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders
Regarding Child and Youth Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the challenges and risks child and youth human rights defenders face for the upcoming report by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders. This submission discusses the risks climate activists have faced in Australia, India, […]
South Sudan – A Trust Fund Success Story: Grassroots-Led Projects Transform Koch Communities
Over the last four years, a series of small but real changes have turned Koch County, once marred by conflict, into a totally different and much friendlier beast. The legacy of initiatives funded by the Resilience, Stabilization, and Reconciliation Trust Fund is one of peace, optimism, sports, education, and gainful employment. As international donors convened […]
Afrobeats and Rivalry: Prime Video’s “SHE Must Be Obeyed” Plays on Nigeria’s Music Industry Antics
TV watchers seem to love a juicy rivalry story, and Prime Video is offering one up Nigeria-style. Based on a story of an Afrobeats star determined to connive her way to the top, “SHE Must Be Obeyed” provides a fictionalized account of the supposed intrigue and backbiting behind Nigeria’s music industry. Whether manufactured for publicity […]
Desire Marea’s Genre-Melting Music Stirs South Africa, and the World
Music can have a healing influence, but in the hands of South African artist, Desire Marea, it goes much further. Trained as a sangoma, or spiritual healer, his music is a hybrid of many influences, incorporating Zulu and English, gqom and amapiano, and addressing topics of queerness, self-expression and African ancestry and identity. Daniel Miller […]
UNESCO Report: Africa, a New Global Fashion Leader
A new report delivered by Audrey Azoulay, UNESCO’s Director-General presents evidence that Africa’s fashion industry is poised for greatness, but requires public support to achieve its fullest potential. Already established as a major producer of raw materials and exporter of textiles, the continent is also experiencing a growing interest by young consumers in locally produced […]
‘Io Capitano’: An African Odyssey Inspired by True Events Wins at Venice Film Festival
Winning accolades at the recent Venice Film Festival, ‘Io Capitano,’ a work by Matteo Garrone, tells the story of Senegalese migrants making the torturous journey across West Africa to Italy. At a time when hostility toward migrants is on the rise, the director aimed to tell a story from the African perspective, aiming to induce […]
South African Singer Tyla Makes Waves on TikTok with Viral “Water” Dance Challenge
TikTok’s latest obsession is the “Water” dance challenge. Set to the sound of “Water,” a single from South African singing sensation Tyla, it mimics the choreography from her video, ending with the challenger pouring water down their backs. Riffing on the recent Baccardi dance challenge, Water has already amassed 500,000 video posts. This is not […]
Weaving the Artistry of South African Identity into the Elegance of Glassware
In a thrilling fusion of South African craftsmanship and iconic design, Tanqueray proudly announces its collaboration with Laduma Ngxokolo – the acclaimed founder and Creative Director of fashion house, MaXhosa. This innovative partnership sees the reimagining of the beloved COPA glass, a symbol of nostalgia for South African gin lovers, blending tradition with contemporary flair. […]
A Look at Some of Africa’s Best Luxury Hotels
Diamonds Dream of Africa in Kenya is an all-inclusive family resort along the silver sand beach of Malindi, a two-hour drive from Mombasa International Airport and 15 minutes from Malindi Airport. Africa’s own floating hotel, the Zambezi Queen Collection, is a leading luxury cruise provider along the Chobe River between Namibia and Botswana. A resort […]
