NSIBIDI: THE LIVING SCRIPT OF MEMORY AND SYMBOL
By Jide Adesina Long before the introduction of Western alphabets and before the Arabic Ajami writing system reached the hinterlands of West Africa, communities in...
Category : ARTS & CULTURE
A day of art, vibes and black joy
On Saturday, 30 August, Nirox Sculpture Park was transformed for the third edition of the BMW Art Generation. While the park, outside Joburg, is known...
Tinubu and Soyinka: A Chronicle of Activism, Fraternity, and the Politics of Reverence
Many political encounters are scripted, rehearsed, measured for effect. Yet, every so often, history stages its own theatre—unscripted, unrehearsed, and yet so profound it transcends...
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates Yabello Airport, Strengthening Southern Ethiopia’s Connectivity and Economic Prospects
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s aviation giant and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, has added yet another milestone to its illustrious history. The airline...
Benin’s Living Bridge Between Ancestors and the Present
The city of Porto-Novo pulsed with life on Sunday as thousands of spectators gathered for Benin’s annual Mask Festival, a kaleidoscope of heritage where wood,...
Ọ̀yọ́ is The Fountainhead of Yoruba Supremacy
History, when stripped of myth and bias, yields truths that are not easily erased. Among the many voices that contest the Yoruba identity, one assertion...
: Inside the Mind of Kenya’s Literary Titan, Prof. Kithaka wa Mberia
Prof. Kithaka wa Mberia, one of Kenya’s most celebrated literary voices, continues to shape East Africa’s cultural and intellectual landscape decades after his groundbreaking play...
Capacity-building workshops in Harare equip artists for digital success
ARTISTS from across the country have converged in Harare for a series of capacity-building workshops aimed at enhancing their digital marketing skills and professional branding....
CeCe Winans electrifies Harare in debut Zimbabwe concert
AMERICAN gospel legend, CeCe Winans, delivered an unforgettable maiden performance on Zimbabwean soil on Tuesday, sending gospel music lovers into spiritual ecstasy. The Celebration Centre...
Young King Mushunje(5) breaks ground in Zimbabwean pageantry
PAGEANTRY is fast becoming a source of livelihood for many, with talent being identified and developed at an early age. This comes as five-year-old King...
Women-led storytelling celebrated as Zimbabwe’s Totem screens internationally
ZIMBABWEAN films are gaining international acclaim, with a local production featuring as one of three local productions at the International Images Film Festival in Harare...
Ile-Ife, Oduduwa, and the Sacred Truth of Yoruba Origins: Correcting Historical Distortions
History is not simply a collection of myths told around firesides; it is the living memory of a people, their compass, and their inheritance. For...
Who is More Polygamous or Polyandrous: Men or Women?
The question of whether men or women are more polygamous or polyandrous has haunted human societies across centuries, whispered in folklore, immortalized in religion, debated...
Vic Falls musician’s latest project confronts real-life issues
TVICTORIA Falls is known for its majestic beauty and vibrant tourism, but it is also home to powerful voices using art to spark change. One...
Africa’s Sacred Places: Our Deeply Embedded Identit
Africa, a continent rich in cultural heritage and natural beauty, is witnessing a troubling shift in the reverence historically afforded to its sacred spaces, such...
AFPO Challenges U.S. State Department’s Terminology and Characterizations in Ethiopia Human Rights Report
The Amhara Fano People’s Organization (AFPO) has issued a comprehensive response to the U.S. State Department’s 2024 Human Rights Practices report on Ethiopia, raising significant...
Curtis vs. Puff: The Hip-Hop War That Won’t End
In the world of hip-hop, rivalries often fuel creativity and controversy. Yet, few feuds have endured and escalated like the one between Curtis “50 Cent”...
Zimbabwean Comedian Shines in Nollywood Film
ZIMBABWEAN comedian, Felistas Murata, popularly known as Mai TT, has broken new ground by starring in a Nollywood movie alongside some of Nigeria’s finest actors....
Decolonizing Our Language to Change the Narrative and Drive the Paradigm Shift
Language is not a neutral medium. It is the lifeblood of a people’s consciousness, the vessel through which knowledge, values, and history are preserved and...