Kenyan Writer Khadija Abdalla Bajaber on winning the Graywolf Press Africa Prize
Khadija Abdalla Bajaber, a Mombasa based Kenyan writer, has been selected as the first winner of the Graywolf Press Africa Prize. The award is for a first novel…
US dentists bring free dental camp to Kampala
An annual dental visit is recommended for children. Unfortunately, this is not possible in a country where dental and oral care is highly priced. Majority wait to see…
Winnie Mandela, South Africa’s “Mother of the Nation” dies at 81
She was known in South Africa as the ‘Mother of the Nation’ . She spent the majority of her life campaigning against apartheid – the violent white rule…
Abdullah Ibrahim takes stage at the Dakota Monday, April 16th
He spent the first two full minutes of our 13 minute interview laughing at the…
Spotify lands in Africa, South Africa to be exact
The music streaming company Spotify has launched in South Africa, its first entry into Africa.…
Focus on Mandela at upcoming Sommerfest 2018
The Minnesota Orchestra will have Nelson Mandela as a focus in this year’s Sommerfest festival.…
Dandies to benefit north Minneapolis sewing collective
The annual Dandies Project book release party is fast approaching and will be held in…
Hugh Masekela, musician and anti-apartheid freedom fighter, dies at 78
Hugh Masekela of South Africa, a celebrated musician famously known for his mastery of the…
