Echoes of Innocence: A Nation’s Plea for Redemption
The echoes of children’s laughter, once pure and boundless, have now been silenced by the cruel hands of tragedy. The funfair in Ibadan, Oyo State,...
Category : ARTS & CULTURE
Critical Analysis and Reinterpretation of My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe
Prof. Niyi Osundare’s My Lord, Tell Me Where to Keep Your Bribe is a piercing indictment of systemic corruption in Nigeria’s judicial system. The poem...
Sometimes You Have to Play the Fool
There are moments in life when wisdom wears the mask of folly. Times when the sharpest mind must dull its edge, when knowing too much...
Christmas Then and Now By Jide Adesina
Christmas of Old Oh, how the bells of memory chime, Calling back a gentler time When Christmas lived in hearths aglow, And love fell soft...
Ẹni tó Rẹrin Kì Í Ṣe Ọrẹ (The One Who Smiles Is Not Always a Friend)
Ancestral Call Hark! The winds of Ọyọ chant in twilight’s breath, A thousand drums throb ’neath igi gedu shade. Moonlight carves tales where truth wrestles...
Cape Town Rolls Out the Carpet for Visitors This Festive Season
Cape Town, South Africa’s jewel of the Western Cape, is pulling out all the stops to ensure a memorable festive season for both locals and...
South Africa Unveils First Television Museum in Cape Town, Showcasing Broadcasting Heritage
South Africa has made history once again with the opening of its first-ever television museum in Cape Town, a tribute to the country’s rich broadcasting...
Mahmoud Ahmed Bids Farewell: A Legendary Era in Ethiopian Music Ends
As Mahmoud Ahmed’s legendary six-decade career nears its conclusion, fans across the globe await the final notes of an extraordinary chapter in Ethiopian music. Set...
Legendary Music Producer Quincy Jones Passes Away at 91
Quincy Jones, the celebrated US musician and producer who worked with Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and many others, has died at the age...
Nyege Nyege Festival 2024: Jinja’s Premier Music Festival Gears Up for an Epic Event
The Nyege Nyege Festival, one of Africa’s most exciting music and arts festivals, is set to return to Jinja, Uganda, in 2024, promising an unforgettable...
Tiwa Savage Shines at Moncler Fashion Week: A Fusion of African and High Fashion
Nigerian music icon Tiwa Savage recently captivated audiences at Moncler’s Fashion Week showcase in London. Known as one of Africa’s most influential artists, Tiwa has...
Indians in Uganda Urged to Promote Hindi Language and Culture
Indian High Commissioner to Uganda Mr Upender Singh Rawat noted that Hindi was declared India’s national language in 1949. in a call to action, community...
Nigeria at 64: A Journey of Resilience, Growth, and Unfulfilled Potential
October 1, 2024, marks 64 years since Nigeria gained independence from British colonial rule. It is a day of reflection and celebration, but also one...
12 Actors Controversially Recast in Films: From Johnny Depp to Rachel Weisz, ‘I Am Devastated and Furious’
The world of Hollywood is no stranger to controversial recastings, where actors are suddenly replaced in highly anticipated films, often leading to fan outrage, personal...
Sudan’s Cultural Heritage Faces Unprecedented Threat Amid Ongoing Conflict
In the midst of Sudan’s escalating civil war, the country’s rich cultural and historical legacy is facing what experts call an “unprecedented” threat. Armed militias...
A Tipping Point: Chappell Roan and Other Stars Confront Toxic Fan Culture
In just eight months, Chappell Roan has gone from being a relative unknown to suddenly topping charts as one of the biggest new pop stars...
Katy Perry’s Comeback Hits Sour Notes: What Went Wrong?
In the world of pop music, few stars have experienced the meteoric rise and cultural impact of Katy Perry. From her breakout hit I Kissed...
Tito Jackson, Founding Member of the Jackson 5 and Brother of Michael Jackson, Dies at 70
Tito Jackson, the guitarist and founding member of the Jackson 5, passed away at the age of 70. His children shared the heartbreaking news on...
Africa’s Tourism Boom: Unlocking the Continent’s Untapped Potential
Africa long celebrated for its diverse cultures, majestic landscapes, and rich history, is experiencing a tourism renaissance. Today, the continent stands as one of the...
African Leaders Gather for Interfaith Peace Summit in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Today, September 8, 2024, Addis Ababa is the focal point of a groundbreaking event as African leaders and religious figures converge...