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Ensuring African viewers get the content they need (By Tracy-Ann van Rooyen)

By Tracy-Ann van Rooyen, Executive Head of Content, Showmax. Content users today are living in a multi-platform world, constantly accessing information, entertainment and communication. The content they access shapes their worldview, and to a large extent, their perception of reality. The strategies that content providers consider starts with a deep understanding of who their audiences are and what they need. It’s not enough to simply entertain—we must deliver content that truly reflects […]

August 27, 2025

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Nairobi Chamber Chorus Performs for Over 150,000 across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East on Hans Zimmer’s Global Tour

The Nairobi Chamber Chorus (NCC) (www.NCC.or.ke) has completed a six-week segment of the Hans Zimmer Live world tour, performing for more than 150,000 people across Australia, Asia, and the Middle East. By sharing the stage with Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus showcased African choral excellence in sold-out venues with audiences exceeding 10,000. The milestone tour is part of an extended collaboration between the Nairobi Chamber Chorus and legendary […]

August 21, 2025

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Seminar focusing on cultural heritage and identity

The Commission of Culture and Sports organized a seminar on cultural heritage and identity for over 150 members of traditional dance and music groups from the Southern Region on 18 August in Asmara. At the seminar, Dr. Tsegay Medin, head of Archaeological Heritage Research at the Commission, gave a detailed briefing on the meaning and significance of culture, the tangible and intangible aspects of cultural heritage, and the role of […]

August 19, 2025

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President Ramkalawan Inaugurates New Vocational Training Centre for Persons with Disabilities

President Wavel Ramkalawan, accompanied by First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, presided over the official opening of the Vocational Training Centre (VTC) at North East Point Monday afternoon. The Vocational Training Centre offers empowerment opportunities and inclusivity programs to individuals with disabilities, building their confidence and independence to enable them to thrive in society. The facility was constructed at a cost of SCR 4.9 million by Turnkey Solutions Pty Ltd, reaffirming the […]

August 18, 2025

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National Festival 2025 Colorfully Concludes

The National Eritrean Festival 2025, which was officially opened by President Isaias Afwerki on 9 August at the Expo Compound, colorfully concluded yesterday with an official ceremony. The closing ceremony was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as numerous artists and festival participants from across the regions of the country. Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, noted the effort required to accommodate more than […]

August 18, 2025

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Contribution of Photo Exhibition at National Festival

The photo, painting, and sculpture exhibition displayed at the National Festival 2025 by the Ministry of Defense and other artists has been reported to make a significant contribution to preserving and transferring Eritrea’s cultural and historical heritage. Noting that “one photo has the power of a thousand words,” Maj. Fesehaye Teklai, Acting Head of Promotion and Information at the Ministry of Defense, said the exhibition includes 40 photographs, 23 paintings, […]

August 13, 2025

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Kinshasa Sets the Stage: “The Rumba Route for Peace” Connects Tourism and Culture

Held under the High Patronage of His Excellency President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, the “Rumba Route for Peace” Festival (16-18 July) brought together representatives from across the globe to celebrate the power of music to heal, connect, and inspire across borders—an approach deeply echoed in UN Tourism’s advocacy for using culture as a bridge between people and nations. The event was also in full alignment with UN Tourism’s “Agenda for […]

July 31, 2025

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A New Chapter for Ubongo’s Award-Winning Children’s Program Akili and Me

Ubongo (www.Ubongo.org), Africa’s leading edutainment organization, is thrilled to announce the launch of Season 5 of its early childhood development program, Akili and Me, featuring a vibrant new look and a deeper commitment to helping young children understand their emotions, build resilience, and develop empathy. Through music, storytelling, and interactive segments, this new season elevates early learning to new heights, with a strong focus on Social-Emotional Learning (SEL), providing children […]

July 28, 2025

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Eritrean Community Festival in the Netherlands

The 2025 annual Eritrean community festival was colorfully conducted with patriotic zeal on 10 and 11 July in Rotterdam under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The festival was officially opened by Mr. Negasi Kassa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries. Mr. Zeray Gebru, Chairman of the Eritrean Community, congratulated the participants and commended those who contributed to the successful organization of the festival, particularly the […]

July 17, 2025