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Kasbah Films Boards Irish Psychological Thriller ‘Morocco’ // Kasbah Films Conseils Irlandais Thriller Psychologique « Maroc »

Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 7, 20140786

Karim Debbagh’s Tangier-based Kasbah Films has boarded “Morocco,” a psychological thriller set against the blackdrop of the 2008 economic meltdown. Pic is written and directed...

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‘Princess Ruka and the Bachelor Kings’ Hits World Stage: In Honour of Alfred Nobel // ‘Princesse Ruka et les Rois’ De Bachelor » Frappe La Scène Mondiale : En L’honneur d’Alfred Nobel

Jide AdesinaNovember 29, 2014November 29, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 29, 2014November 29, 20140920

On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed the will that bequeathed the Nobel Prize, the highest honour attainable by any man on earth, to the...

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Arts Collaborators Supporting Art Projects At COP 20 in Peru // Collaborateurs Arts, Soutenant Des Projets D’art A COP 20 Au Pérou

Jide AdesinaNovember 25, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 25, 20140779

From 1 to 12 December 2014, Lima will host the Twentieth Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP...

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Vancouver Gallery’s Sale Of Paintings From Liberia Will Benefit Ebola-stricken countries // Vente De La Galerie De Vancouver De Peintures Du Libéria Bénéficieront Des Pays Frappés Par Le Virus Ebola

Jide AdesinaNovember 20, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 20, 20140676

Canadian artist Edward Epp painted a series of works while teaching there in the 1980s When artist Edward Epp first stepped foot in Liberia in...

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African Journalist Awards 2014 // Journaliste Africain Prix 2014

Jide AdesinaNovember 17, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 17, 20140938

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...

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The Ultimate Guide To Africa’s 10 Best Contemporary Art Galleries // Le Guide Ultime 10 Best Contemporary Art Galeries De l’Afrique

Jide AdesinaNovember 8, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 8, 201401069

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...

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Corrupt Officials And Chinese Gangs Destroy Tanzania’s Elephant Population // Fonctionnaires Corrompus Et Les Gangs Chinois Détruisent La Population d’Eléphants De Tanzanie

Jide AdesinaNovember 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 7, 20140772

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...

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Kenya: Between Hope and Despair, 1963-2011 // Kenya : Entre espoir et désespoir, 1963-2011

Jide AdesinaNovember 7, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 7, 20140743

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...

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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.

Jide AdesinaNovember 2, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 2, 20140772

Beijing is a major global art centre. Visiting one of its numerous contemporary art zones will suit many tastes and pockets. Chinese artists , such...

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Multi Cultural Week, Festival of Nations,Albany .New York // Semaine culturelle De Multi, Festival Des Nations, Albany.New York

Jide AdesinaNovember 1, 2014

by Jide AdesinaNovember 1, 20140795

The 43rd Annual Festival of Nations at the Empire Plaza, Albany, NY 2014 The Festival of Nations offer residents of the...

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Ibrahim Kitimbo , African leading Fine Artist Exhibition Closes On October 30th // Ibrahim Kitimbo, African Leader Fine Artiste Exposition Ferme Le 30 Octobre

Jide AdesinaOctober 28, 2014October 28, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 28, 2014October 28, 20140788

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...

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Lonnie Bunch Reflects On Journey To National African American Museum // Lonnie Bunch Reflète Dans Voyage Au Musée Africain-Américaine Nationale

Jide AdesinaOctober 28, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 28, 20140750

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...

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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

Jide AdesinaOctober 25, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 25, 20140902

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,...

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Slavery Exhibition Featuring Black Actors Chained In Cages Shut Down // Exposition De L’esclavage Doté Noir Acteurs Enchaînés Dans Des Cages Arrêter

Jide AdesinaOctober 15, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 15, 20140725

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...

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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

Jide AdesinaOctober 8, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 8, 20140672

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...

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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

Jide AdesinaOctober 3, 2014October 3, 2014

by Jide AdesinaOctober 3, 2014October 3, 20140849

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...

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Reflecting The Soul of Arts With Tayo Olayode // Reflétant L’âme Des Arts Avec Tayo Olayode

Jide AdesinaSeptember 26, 2014October 1, 2014

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 26, 2014October 1, 20140823

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...

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First World Conference On Indigenous Peoples Set To Open At UN Headquarters

Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 2014

by Jide AdesinaSeptember 22, 20140803

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...

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