African Journalist Awards 2014 // Journaliste Africain Prix 2014
During the last week’s judging process for the African Journalist Awards, first-time judge Debo Adesina, Editor-in-Chief, The Guardian Newspaper, Nigeria – told CNN: “Africa is...
Category : ARTS & CULTURE
The Ultimate Guide To Africa’s 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries // Le Guide Ultime 10 Best Contemporary Art Galeries De l’Afrique
The contemporary art scene in Africa is dynamic and diverse, teeming with extraordinary talented and passionate artists using their work to reflect the continent’s cultural...
Corrupt Officials And Chinese Gangs Destroy Tanzania’s Elephant Population // Fonctionnaires Corrompus Et Les Gangs Chinois Détruisent La Population d’Eléphants De Tanzanie
Tanzania has lost half of its elephants in the past five years TOM BAWDEN Chinese criminal gangs are conspiring with corrupt Tanzanian officials to traffic...
Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 // Kenya : Entre espoir et désespoir, 1963-2011
On December 12, 1963, people across Kenya joyfully celebrated independence from British colonial rule, anticipating a bright future of prosperity and social justice. As the...
I Bow At The Altar Of Mother Earth And Pray For The Day When All Beings Live In Light And Love. // Je M’incline à L’autel De La Terre Mère et Priez Pour Le Jour où Tous Les Etres Vivent Dans La Lumière eEt D’amour.
Beijing is a major global art centre. Visiting one of its numerous contemporary art zones will suit many tastes and pockets. Chinese artists , such...
Multi Cultural Week, Festival of Nations,Albany .New York // Semaine culturelle De Multi, Festival Des Nations, Albany.New York
The 43rd Annual Festival of Nations at the Empire Plaza, Albany, NY 2014 The Festival of Nations offer residents of the...
Ibrahim Kitimbo , African leading Fine Artist Exhibition Closes On October 30th // Ibrahim Kitimbo, African Leader Fine Artiste Exposition Ferme Le 30 Octobre
Since October 3, AKA gallery at Tulifanya house opposite Crested towers has been home to Ibrahim Kitimbo’s fine art exhibition. This is the last time...
Lonnie Bunch Reflects On Journey To National African American Museum // Lonnie Bunch Reflète Dans Voyage Au Musée Africain-Américaine Nationale
Like Atlas in ancient Greek mythology, Lonnie Bunch has an immense load to carry as founding director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American...
The Untold Story of Mammy Finally Revealed In New “Gone With The Wind” Prequel Novel // The Untold Story De Mammy Enfin Dévoilé Sa Nouvelle «Gone With The Wind” Prequel Nove
Nationwide — 78 years after the publication of Margaret Mitchell’s infamous “Gone With the Wind”, and 75 years after the release of the Oscar-winning film,...
Slavery Exhibition Featuring Black Actors Chained In Cages Shut Down // Exposition De L’esclavage Doté Noir Acteurs Enchaînés Dans Des Cages Arrêter
Exhibit B, staged by The Barbican at The Vaults venue in London, was to have involved actors in chains and cages. The Barbican said it...
Deptford To Host South African Arts Festival On 20th Anniversary Of Democracy // Deptford Pour Accueillir le Festival Des Arts Africains Du Sud Du 20 Anniversaire De la Démocratie
by Jim Palmer A festival celebrating South African arts and culture will begin in Deptford before heading off around the country. Afrovibes is a series of...
Honouring Gandhi’s Legacy, As The Symbol Of Non Violent Protest Say UN Deputy Secretary-General : We Must Reaffirm Power Of Peaceful Protest // Respecter l’Héritage De Gandhi, Comme Le Symbole De La Protestation Non Violente Dites Vice-Secrétaire Générale Des Nations Unies: Nous Devons Réaffirmer Puissance d
In these dramatic and perilous times, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Jan Eliasson urged the international community to reaffirm the power and potential of bringing about...
Reflecting The Soul of Arts With Tayo Olayode // Reflétant L’âme Des Arts Avec Tayo Olayode
My art is a reflection of my state of mind. I’m an experimental artist, i do not try to philosophy with my paintings. however, if my...
First World Conference On Indigenous Peoples Set To Open At UN Headquarters
The week of high-level events that marks the opening of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual general debate kicks off this year with the first...
African-American museum shuts down in Holland, hopes to reopen in GR
HOLLAND, MI – A center devoted to African-American history and art in Holland has closed its doors. However, its founder is hopeful that the...
Sudan Film Scoops Canada People’s Award
HAJOOJ KUKA carried video equipment to the war-ravaged Nuba Mountains in the Blue Nile state of his native Sudan, a country that has suffered the...
Contemporary Arts Of Todays World ; Resonance Of Creativity
Artists: Adriana Carvalho, Alissa Christine, Katie Flood, Kevin Foltz, Cory Foote, Rosa Naday Garmendia, Franklin Sinanan, Lauren Swartzbaugh, VILTE and David Zalben. So much is...
10 Best West African Restaurants in NYC // 10 best West African Restaurants à New York
The peanut-dusted lamb kebabs called suya from northern Nigeria, available at Brooklyn’s Buka In the late ’80s, the typical Senegalese immigrant was a guy...
THE GREAT AKWASIDAE FESTIVAL OF THE ASANTE PEOPLE
To every African, festivals hold a special place in everyday life. They are occasions for re-union, remembrance and merry-making. Festivals are also occasions of mixed...
The Legendary Of Queen Sheba Of Ethiopia
Ethiopia’s historic journey is long and many ruins can be seen in the country. A good example of this is the former settlement of Yeha...