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Gambia: Student Documentary Wins Prize At Cinekambiya International Film Festival

December 31, 2025 | Source: The Point

[The Point] A student documentary featuring Grace N. Gomez, crowned Miss Tourism Gambia, has won a prize of D10,000 at the recently concluded Cinekambiya International Film Festival. The event was organised at the School of Journalism and Digital Media…

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Gambia: Sare Gubu Basiru Champions Change – 12th Annual Forum Calls for Violence-Free Community

December 31, 2025 | Source: The Point

[The Point] Sare Gubu Basiru village, a community celebrated for its strong commitment to Fulani culture, Western education, and Quranic learning, on Saturday 27 December hosted its 12th annual sensitisation forum under the theme “Building a Community …

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Nigeria: Amid Industry Complaints of Bias, Funke Akindele’s ‘Behind the Scene’ Breaks N1 Billion Box Office Record

December 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[Premium Times] The latest feat adds to Ms Akindele’s remarkable box office run, following earlier blockbusters such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, and Everybody Loves Jenifa, all of which crossed the ₦1 billion milestone.

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Rwanda: Shenseea and Mavado in Kigali – How to Win Free Tickets for the Show

December 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[New Times] Kigali will welcome the new year with a major concert from two global dancehall stars Mavado and Shenseea all the way from Jamaica.

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Tanzania: Kilimanjaro Fame Sky-Rockets As Kanye West Lists It As His 2026 Priorities

December 31, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — MOUNT Kilimanjaro has once again drawn global attention after international artist Kanye West, popularly known as Ye, listed the iconic mountain as the first goal among his 36 personal ambitions for 2026.

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Rwanda: Israel Mbonyi’s Icyambu Concert in Rubavu Postponed

December 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[New Times] Israel Mbonyi’s Icyambu Live Concert, which was scheduled for January 1, 2026, at Umuganda Stadium in Rubavu, has been postponed to a later date, organisers announced on Sunday.

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Rwanda: Fashion Moments That Stood Out in 2025

December 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[New Times] From bold runways and cultural storytelling to global recognition and industry-shaping milestones, 2025 was a year when Rwandan fashion showed signs of aggression despite very few shows on the stage.

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South Africa: How a South African Studio Turned an Ancient Story Into a Modern, Animated, Record-Breaking Triumph

December 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[Daily Maverick] From South Africa to the world — local filmmakers Phil Cunningham and Brent Dawes talk about bringing the Old Testament tale of David to the screen as an animated feature film.

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Rwanda: Which Celebrities Tied the Knot in 2025?

December 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[New Times] The 2025 entertainment scene was awash with glamour and love as a number of well-known figures tied the knot in glamorous celebrations.

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Ghana: Mr Eazi Shuts Down Accra With Detty Rave 2025, As Davido Thrills Crowd

December 30, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment

[Vanguard] The curtains fell on Entertainment Week Lagos (EWG) in spectacular fashion as Afro-fusion pioneer Mr Eazi hosted the 2025 edition of Detty Rave.

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