African Fashion on the Global Stage: Breaking Boundaries
African fashion is rapidly gaining prominence on the global stage, with designers from across the continent breaking traditional boundaries and reshaping the narrative of...
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Lagos Fashion Week 2024: Africa’s Premier Fashion Event Set to Dazzle
Lagos Fashion Week (LFW) is set to return from October 25-29, 2024, and promises to be the grandest edition yet, cementing its position as Africa’s...
Soweto: From Historic Ghetto to Hub of Talent and Excitement
Soweto, a lively township nestled in Johannesburg, is far more than just a collection of homes. It stands as a vibrant testament to South Africa’s...
Extra Security on Deck for FESTAC Africa Festival in Kisumu!
Over 7,000 participants from 50 countries across Africa and beyond are set to descend on Kisumu for this year’s FESTAC Africa festival, kicking off this...
Death of a Salesman: A Scholarly Review of Arthur Miller’s Tragic Masterpiece
Arthur Miller’s “Death of a Salesman,” a seminal work of American theater, debuted on Broadway in February 1949, running for an impressive 742 performances. This...
Memoir “You Must Set Forth at Dawn” by Wole Soyinka
Wole Soyinka’s memoir, “You Must Set Forth at Dawn,” is a profound and captivating journey through the life of one of Africa’s most influential literary...
President Tinubu Renames National Theatre to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and Culture
In a significant cultural and political move, President Bola Tinubu has officially renamed Nigeria’s iconic National Theatre to the Wole Soyinka Centre for Arts and...
African Americans and July 4th Independence Day: Contributions and Significance
Independence Day, celebrated annually on July 4th, marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, when the thirteen American colonies...
A Journey of Hope: An African Immigrant’s Tale of Canada
A Journey of Hope: An African Immigrant’s Tale of Canada with Jide Adesina As the plane touched down at Toronto Pearson International Airport, I could...
Tale of Two Cities: Egyptian and Greek Artists Host Cross-Continental Exhibition
Art D’Égypte, with its CulturVator arm, launched Tuesday the Tale of Two Cities exhibition — a joint show hosted by Greece’s Acropolis Museum and Egypt’s...
Angola’s Commitment to Conservation is Creating a Haven for Ecotourism
Angola’s rare blend of natural beauty and biodiversity is making it a top destination for nature lovers and conservationists. “Angola has one of the greatest...
Much Ado About Something -The Tyranny of Foreign Exchange Rates
Much Ado About Something The Tyranny of Foreign Exchange Rates For a long time, I have studied and observed the dynamics determining the foreign exchange...
A Son of a Father, and A Father of a Son
As a son of a father, born under the shade of ancient Iroko tree, Where the winds whisper tales of ancestral strength, I carry the...
The Evolution and Presence of African Fashion in the Gen X World
1970s and 1980s During these decades, African fashion began to gain international attention. Designers like Alphadi from Niger and Nigerian designer Folake Coker started blending...
Three Mozambican women’s stories of enslavement by jihadist insurgents
Paloma Laudet/TNH Hundreds, possibly thousands, of women have been kidnapped by jihadist insurgents in northern Mozambique. Those who escape face social stigma and meagre assistance....
Mati Diop’s “Dahomey” and Abderrahmane Sissako’s “Black Tea” to Open and Close Film Africa 2024: London’s Biggest Celebration of African Cinema
The Royal African Society is thrilled to announce the return of Film Africa, one of the most anticipated and celebrated showcases of African cinema in...
African Fashion’s Modern Influence
In recent years, African dresses with modern influences have gained significant popularity. African fashion has made a notable impact on the global fashion scene, blending...
Discover the Rich Heritage of North Africa’s Indigenous Peoples
The Imazighen, also known as Amazighen, are the indigenous peoples of North Africa. While the world may recognize them by the terms “Moors” or “Berber”—labels...
Rwanda: 30 Years On, Embracing Local Traditions in Reconstruction Efforts
Back in 1994, Rwanda faced immense challenges after the genocide against the Tutsis. The justice system struggled to handle the enormity of the crimes, leading...