Feel the Rhythm Festival: Bywater’s Music Box Village hosts the 4th annual Feel the Rhythm of the Drums Festival on Oct 3, bringing African and Afro-Caribbean music, dance and heritage with 100+ performers from across the diaspora. South African music spotlight: Drummer Shaza Greeff turned an outdoor crowd into a dancefloor with just a djembe and pure energy. Kenya creative economy push: Kenya’s bid to host the Africa Recording Academy HQ got a boost as Recording Academy leaders met President William Ruto and said key milestones are underway, with Kenyan mentee artists set to travel to the US. BRICS and culture: BRICS leaders adopted the New Delhi Declaration and the summit’s gala dinner is set to feature 100+ artists, while a “Sangam” friendship mural celebrates confluence of cultures. Lagos design scene: Casa Mouda launches in Lagos in 2026 to spotlight contemporary African design, with its “Design Institute” project aimed at boosting production and global recognition. Tanzania celebration: Diamond Platnumz lays down strict Arabic dress-code rules for his daughter Zuchu’s 40-day milestone event.