WhiteHat PR, Kg 255 Street (2026)

02/02/2026

Tyla, Davido, and the question we keep circling

Watching the 2026 Grammys, I saw Tyla win Best African Music Performance for “Push 2 Start,” in a category where Davido was also nominated. As expected, the internet had feelings: debates about merit, reach, “who deserved it,” and what it says about Africans on global award stages.

But here’s what I’m more interested in: what does not winning actually do to an artist like Davido? Officially, he’s now at five GRAMMY nominations. No win (yet). And still, his cultural weight, catalogue, touring power, business moves, and influence on the sound of a generation don’t disappear because a trophy didn’t land this year.

Maybe the better frame is this: the Grammy can be a spotlight, but it isn’t the source of the light. It can amplify a story, but it doesn’t write the story.

So I’m opening this up gently: do you think the Grammy is a career-maker for African artists, or more of a career multiplier once the work is already undeniable?

27/01/2026

Catholic Priest with Over 50 Years of Service Launches Four New Books in Buea to Support Vulnerable Children

Buea, Cameroon – January 30, 2026 —

The Diocese of Buea will host a major literary and spiritual event as Msgr. Moses Tazoh, a Catholic priest with over 50 years of service in the Church, officially launches four inspirational books on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Bishop Pius Suh Awa Memorial Pastoral Centre, beginning at 3:30 PM.

The books: My Daily Bread (Cycle A), My Daily Bread (Year Two), Saint Companion for My Daily Bread, and My Vocation Gamble, offer readers daily spiritual guidance, reflections inspired by the saints, and a thoughtful exploration of vocation and faith. The collection is designed as a practical resource for personal devotion, parish communities, and structured daily reflection.

Speaking ahead of the launch, Msgr. Tazoh said:

“These books are the fruit of a lifetime of prayer, service, and listening. If they can help even one person draw closer to God or find clarity in their calling, then they have fulfilled their purpose.”

Beyond their spiritual value, the launch carries a strong social mission. All proceeds from the book sales will be dedicated to supporting vulnerable children who are unable to afford basic school needs.

Msgr. Tazoh added:

“Faith must always be lived out in love and responsibility. Supporting children’s education is one of the most concrete ways we can serve both God and society.”

The event is open to the public and is expected to attract clergy, educators, faith leaders, and members of the wider community.

Event Details
📍 Bishop Pius Suh Awa Memorial Pastoral Centre, Buea
📅 Friday, January 30, 2026
⏰ 3:30 PM

For media coverage, interviews, or visuals, organizers are available upon request.

23/01/2026

Rwandan actress Eliane Umuhire is marking a major milestone in her career as she steps into Hollywood with a role in the upcoming A Quiet Place prequel. Known for her powerful performances in African cinema, Eliane’s casting in the global franchise reflects the growing recognition of African talent on the international stage and the industry’s shift toward more diverse storytelling.

Beyond Hollywood, Eliane is also leading the Kenya-set film Call Me Queen, where she takes on a central role in a story that explores identity, womanhood, and resilience in contemporary East Africa. The project highlights her commitment to meaningful narratives that amplify African voices while reaching wider audiences across the continent and beyond.

With her expanding portfolio, Eliane Umuhire continues to bridge African cinema and global film industries, representing a new generation of actors building careers without losing their cultural roots. Her journey signals not just personal success, but a broader moment for African.

22/01/2026

“Sinners” Makes Oscar History With Record 16 Nominations

The 98th Academy Awards are shaping up to be one for the history books, led by a film nobody saw coming. “Sinners” has shattered records with 16 Oscar nominations, the most ever for a single film, firmly cementing its status as this year’s awards-season juggernaut.

The Academy’s announcement was packed with firsts. Veteran actor Delroy Lindo finally received his long-overdue first Oscar nomination, earning a nod for his searing, layered performance that anchors the film. Joining him is Teyana Taylor, whose breakout role has catapulted her from music and cult favourites into the centre of Hollywood’s most prestigious night. Several other members of the ensemble and craft team also picked up inaugural nominations, underlining how “Sinners” has opened doors for a new wave of talent.

What makes this achievement even more remarkable is that “Sinners” is not a reboot, sequel or franchise instalment. It’s a wholly original story with an original script, a cultural phenomenon built on bold writing, daring direction and characters that feel painfully, beautifully human. The film has sparked endless online discussion, think pieces, and fan theories, becoming the rare awards contender that is both critically acclaimed and deeply embedded in everyday conversation.

Whether or not “Sinners” sweeps the ceremony, its place in film history is already secure.

📺 Tune in on Sunday, 15 March, to watch this historic 98th Academy Awards ceremony unfold live and see just how many records “Sinners” will ultimately break.

22/01/2026

As January strategy meetings kick into full swing, we’re encouraging organisations to pause and look closely at their stakeholder map; who’s actually on it, and who’s missing?

Most maps start with the obvious: donors, government, partners, communities, media.

In many African contexts, that’s only the first layer.

The real influence is often informal, and if you ignore it, your communications can fail even when your programme is genuinely strong.

Think of the unofficial power networks: religious leaders, youth groups, diaspora voices, local radio hosts, WhatsApp admins, community gatekeepers. These are the voices that shape interpretation long before your official message lands.

At WhiteHat PR, we approach stakeholder mapping as more than a list. We treat it as a communications risk tool. Because the question isn’t only “who are they?” - it’s: what are they protecting, what are they afraid of, and what do they need to hear to stay on side?

19/01/2026

Sundance opens this Thursday and I’m smiling at a small-but-not-small detail: three African-selected films are on the programme LADY (Nigeria/UK) and Troublemaker (South Africa/US/UK), Kikuyu Land (Kenya).

Three can sound “small”… until you’ve watched major festival lineups over the years and realised how often African films feel occasional in these rooms. Not because the talent is occasional. But because the pipeline; funding, finishing, packaging, festival strategy, press visibility, is still uneven.

So today I’m thinking about one word: audacity.

Submitting to a festival like Sundance isn’t just uploading a link. It’s deciding: my story belongs in this room, before anyone applauds, before anyone validates, before anyone invites you.

That kind of daring does something for the continent. It widens the corridor for the next filmmaker.

This is also where WhiteHat PR wants to change the game: helping African filmmakers package and position their work for global rooms, loglines, synopses, press kits, festival strategy, and a simple plan that carries a film beyond premiere week.

If you’re a filmmaker… what’s the real blocker for you: confidence, cost, or not knowing the process?

12/01/2026

Welcome to 2026!

The beauty of life is that you can always start all over again.

So, if you are starting over, trust take the lessons and go at it.

Bet on yourself i n 2026.

18/12/2025

Rwanda just got its first Christmas movie. 🎬✨

Rwanda’s film industry is gearing up for the premiere of “The Bridge of Christmas,” the country’s first locally produced Christmas-themed feature film, created by ZACU Entertainment and set right here in Kigali. The film debuts this Friday at Canal Olympia, with a follow-up screening on Sunday and streaming on ZACU TV from 21 December.
The New Times

Beyond being a festive love story, this is a powerful signal: Rwandan filmmakers are building a cinema culture that reflects our own streets, our own holidays, and our own emotions – for local audiences, the diaspora, and the wider African market.

At WhiteHat PR, we believe moments like this are an invitation:

For brands and NGOs to partner with local storytellers.

For cities like Kigali to deepen their image as creative, safe, and outward-looking hubs.

For young creatives to see film as a serious career and export.

If your organisation wants to align with the next wave of African stories – from campaign messaging to full content strategy – this is the perfect time to start the conversation.

ZACU TV Rwanda Film Office

16/12/2025

This week, Rwanda is speaking digital fluently. 💻🇷🇼

As Digital Transformation Week Rwanda 2025 unfolds (15–19 December), more than 10,000 participants – from techpreneurs and startups to regulators and development partners – are gathering across Kigali and other districts to explore how technology can drive an inclusive, sustainable digital economy.

For brands and institutions, this moment is about more than apps and platforms. It’s about trust, clarity and storytelling:

Can people understand your innovation in one scroll?

Do your messages feel human, not just “techy”?

Are you showing why your solution matters, not just what it does?

At WhiteHat PR, we help turn complex digital ideas into clear, credible stories that connect with real people – online, on air and in the room.

If you’re building something for Rwanda’s digital future, this is the week to start telling that story with intention. 📲✨

15/12/2025

Kigali in December: where culture meets global spotlight.

After Davido’s sold-out night at BK Arena – attended by Rwanda’s First Lady, the city moves into a season of back-to-back events: brunches, live concerts, soul sessions and, soon, the 10-day Kigali Countdown Festivals at KCC–Kigali Heights (24 Dec–2 Jan).

For organisers and brands, this is more than entertainment. It’s a chance to shape how Rwanda’s story is told – on screens, stages and in headlines.

WhiteHat PR stands ready to support campaigns that match this moment: clear, credible and rooted in Rwanda’s creative energy.

12/12/2025

🇦🇺 SOCIAL MEDIA BAN FOR UNDER-16s: WHAT’S REALLY GOING ON?

This week, Australia became the first country to ban under-16s from having accounts on major social platforms; including TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Reddit, Kick, Twitch and Threads. Platforms face huge fines if they don’t take “reasonable steps” to keep kids off their apps.

Psychologically, the law targets what these platforms are built to do:

- keep young brains locked into infinite scroll and dopamine loops

- expose them to harmful or age-inappropriate content

- increase risks of anxiety, body image issues and online bullying

Australia frames it not as a total “ban” on the internet, but as a delay, giving young people more time to develop before they’re exposed to the full force of engagement-driven algorithms.

As other governments watch closely, brands and parents everywhere need to rethink one question: What does a healthy digital childhood look like in 2025?

WhiteHat PR

02/02/2026

27/01/2026

23/01/2026

22/01/2026

22/01/2026

19/01/2026

12/01/2026

18/12/2025

16/12/2025

15/12/2025

12/12/2025

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share