Category Archives: Culture
French envoy asks Zambia to arrest Congolese music star Koffi Olomide
The French embassy in Zambia has asked the local authorities to arrest Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomide for various allegations.
Music : GOSPEL Vs PROFANE
Polémique sur les chansons gospel de Prince Mshindi, Big Zoe, et GN
Burundi bans women from playing traditional drums
Burundi’s president, Pierre Nkurunziza, has introduced strict controls over the country’s renowned drumming rituals, banning female drummers and limiting the sacred tradition to official events.
Ghana church holds Chelsea thanksgiving service
A church in Ghana’s capital, Accra, has held a thanksgiving service for Chelsea following its recent success in the Premier League.
Health benefits of moderate drinking may be overstated, study finds
The benefits of light alcohol consumption, as well as the risks associated with not drinking at all, might not be as great as previously thought, according to Penn State researchers who examined the drinking habits of middle-aged adults.
The women behind the Philippines’ bubbling craft beer scene
10 tips on knowing, tasting, pairing and drinking wine
Geoffrey Njenga Kariuki is an award-winning wine connoisseur. The wine and spirits consultant won the preliminary round in Kenya and qualified for the final leg of the Wines of South Africa Sommelier Cup competition in September 2016. He has worked at the Artcaffe, Sankara Hotel, Capital Club East Africa, where he helped set up the bars and wine cellars. He also worked at The Wine Shop as a head sommelier. In 2014, he opened up a consulting and training company called Sommelier’s Palate. He shares his expertise on all things wine.
Singer Chameleone’s wife files for divorce
Musicians demand replacement of Burundian Musicians’ Association representative
Thirty Burundian musicians from inside and outside the country addressed last week a correspondence to the Minister of Culture, Youth and Sport asking him to replace the current representative of the Burundian Musicians’ Association.They accuse him of leading this association more than 13 years illegally.
Nollywood is giving the world a taste of true African glamour
There’s a buzz in Nollywood right now.
Last month the romantic comedy The Wedding Party became the first movie from Nigeria’s growing film industry to break 400 million naira ($1.3 million).
