Nsasi recalls their reaction when the law was passed. “It was at first hard to believe — is this really happening?” the Ugandan DJ and...
Uganda
Uganda passed a draconian anti-LGBTQ law in March, sending the county’s queer community into turmoil and marking another brutal step in the homophobic and transphobic backlash sweeping the globe. Marke Bieschke speaks to some of the musicians affected about the new realities they face, how their art has changed, and what we can all do to help
He was initially awarded a $6 billion contract to build a city in Senegal last year
Akon has announced plans to build a second city.
In 2018, Sengalese-American artist Akon revealed he was working with the Sengalese government to build a...
32° East are attempting to raise $200,000 in 32 days
Kampire and Darlyne have launched a fundraising team for a new arts space in Kampala.
Electronic artists Kampire and Darlyne, who are key players in...
The event is scheduled to take place next month
Nyege Nyege Festival has revealed the full program for this year's festival.
Usually taking place against the backdrop of the shores on Nile Discovery Beach...
But the inaugural two-day East African Music Conference will go ahead online this weekend
Uganda's Nyege Nyege Festival has postponed its 2020 edition until December.
The Nyege Nyege Hybrid Festival of The Arts 2020 had been scheduled for this...
The 2020 edition of the festival will take place online
Nyege Nyege festival has announced plans for a digital festival in September.
Usually taking place against the backdrop of the shores on Nile Discovery Beach...