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Oscar-Nominated ‘Timbuktu’ SHows The Terrors of Life Under Islamist Extremism // Nominé Aux Oscar « Timbuktu » Montre Les Terreurs De La Vie Sous Islamiste Extremis

Jide AdesinaFebruary 10, 2015February 10, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 10, 2015February 10, 20150375

On January 15, the same day that the Academy nominated Mauritanian film Timbuktu for Best Foreign Language Film, satellite photos emerged of the devastation wrought...

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The Best of 57th Grammy Awards in Photos and Winners // Le Meilleur De La 57e Cérémonie Des Grammy Awards En Photos Et Gagnants

Jide AdesinaFebruary 9, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 9, 20150363

Here is a partial list of winners of the 57th annual Grammy Awards, presented òn Sunday at the Staples...

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South African Anti-Apartheid Writer Andre Brink Dies Aged 79 // Écrivain De Lutte Contre L’apartheid Sud-Africain Qu’andre Brink Meurt De 79 Ans

Jide AdesinaFebruary 8, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 8, 20150386

Celebrated South African writer and outspoken apartheid critic Andre Brink, author of the novel “A Dry White Season”, has died, his university said. He was...

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Ingenious African Arts with Tayo Olayode // Ingénieux Arts Africains Avec Tayo Adoum

Jide AdesinaFebruary 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 1, 20150372

New 2015. medium. twisted electric cable. bronze/copper. aluminum and gold wash. flight ...

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Slipping Into Darkness in South Africa // Se Glisser Dans Les Ténèbres En Afrique Du Sud

Jide AdesinaFebruary 1, 2015February 1, 2015

by Jide AdesinaFebruary 1, 2015February 1, 20150391

Photo In “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” in Princeton, Atandwa Kani, left, plays both Styles and Buntu. Mncedisi Shabangu, right, portrays Sizwe Banzi. CreditRuphin Coudyzer...

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Jide AdesinaJanuary 30, 2015January 30, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 30, 2015January 30, 20150376

The wrenching, Oscar-nominated “Timbuktu” depicts Mali under jihadist rule — but it’s far more than an issue drama ANDREW O’HEHIR “Timbuktu”: A timely African film...

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Children’s Struggles For Education Focus of Award-Winning Film Screened At UN // Luttes Pour Enfants Pour Focus L’éducation Projeté à ONU De Film Primé

Jide AdesinaJanuary 28, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 28, 20150313

A scene of two young boys running from the film ‘On the Way to School.’ Credit: Distrib Films US An encounter with three Kenyan children...

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Book review: Africa’s Moment ; by Pete Ondeng //

Jide AdesinaJanuary 26, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 26, 20150369

By: REVIEWED MARTIN BISHOP Moment is a book that challenges popular thinking about Africa and presents a refreshing optimism about her future. But...

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Kenyan Makes a Name in US Film Industry // Kenyan Fait un Nom Aux États-Unis Industrie De Film

Jide AdesinaJanuary 25, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 25, 20150371

By KEVIN J. KELLEY A Kenyan filmmaker is causing a stir in the US with her controversial documentary about tensions between African-Americans and Africans living...

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Finding one’s identity in the beauty of spoken word // Rouver Son Identité Dans La Beauté Des Créations Orales

Jide AdesinaJanuary 24, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 24, 20150368

By Douglas D. Sebamala “The origin of Laura is the Laurel tree; a symbol of honour and victory in ancient Rome. I would like to interpret...

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ZVAC UNVEILS ZAMBIA’S LONGEST PAINTING // ZVAC DÉVOILE LA PEINTURE PLUS LONGUE DE LA ZAMBIE

Jide AdesinaJanuary 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 23, 20150409

The Zambia Visual Arts Council (ZVAC) has unveiled Zambia’s longest painting which was done by more than 2,000 pupils drawn from various schools countrywide. The...

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He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not — Oh, Hi, Dad In ‘Salvation Army,’ Growing Up Gay in Morocco // Ll M’aime, il Ne Me N’aime pas — Oh, Salut, Papa Dans « Armée Du Salut, » Growing Up Gay Au Maroc

Jide AdesinaJanuary 23, 2015January 23, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 23, 2015January 23, 20150336

By BEN KENIGSBERGJAN. Said Mrini, left, and Amine Ennaji in “Salvation Army.” CreditStrand Releasing For a film rooted in a personal story, “Salvation Army” feels...

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African-American art exhibit to debut // Exposition D’art Afro-américain A ses débuts

Jide AdesinaJanuary 20, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 20, 20150347

William Westhoven, @WWesthoven Morris Arts and Art in the Atrium are offering a free public reception on Friday in Morristown for the opening of what...

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Okey Ndibe’s First Novel, ‘Arrows of Rain,’ Finds Glints of Humanity Amid The Corruption And Ruin of Post-colonial Africa //

Jide AdesinaJanuary 14, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 14, 20150349

Arrows of Rain By Okey Ndibe Soho Press, 304 pp., $16 A year ago, when I reviewed Okey Ndibe’s fiercely ironic “Foreign Gods, Inc.,”...

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Around the world in 153 concerts … Joining The dots From Africa to Ireland to America to Scotland // Tour Du Monde En 153 Concerts… Joignant Les Points De L’Afrique En Irlande Pour L’Amérique En Écosse

Jide AdesinaJanuary 4, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 4, 20150334

When Celtic Connections was created 21 years ago it was intended simply to plug a January gap in the calendar. Konono No 1, above, will...

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South Africa’s High Crime Rate Inspires Novelist // Taux de criminalité Elevé De L’Afrique Du Sud Inspire Le Romancier

Jide AdesinaJanuary 3, 2015

by Jide AdesinaJanuary 3, 20150330

Angela Makholwa. (AP) Novelist Angela Makholwa’s fascination with South Africa’s violent crime has made her one of the country’s most popular writers. Using sharply drawn...

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Chuckzmore Chukz Elegants of African Arts And Painting // Chuckzmore Carole Elégance Des Arts Africains et De La Peinture

Jide AdesinaDecember 28, 2014December 28, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 28, 2014December 28, 20140367

Chuck’s contemporary art scene is characterised by a myriad of remarkable genere which is symbolic to this generation, and a fast-becoming a symbol for todays...

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Naming a Child in Exile // Nommer Un Enfant En Exil

Jide AdesinaDecember 27, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 27, 20140340

The language by which we call our ancestors Lose their mythical meaning to the winds of exile, Baptizing an African child in America indoors,...

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DUALA (DOUALA) PEOPLE: ONE OF THE CAMEROONIAN COASTAL ETHNIC GROUP TO HAVE EARLY CONTACT WITH EUROPEANS // PEUPLE DUALA (DOUALA): UNE DE L’ETHNIE CÔTIÈRE CAMEROUNAIS D’AVOIR LES PREMIERS CONTACTS AVEC LES EUROPÉENS

Jide AdesinaDecember 21, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 21, 20140764

The Duala (or Douala) are expert trading, skillful fishery and agriculturalist Bantu-speaking ethnolinguistic group of the forest region of southern Cameroon living on the estuary of...

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There Is An African Answer To Terror // Il y A Une Réponse Africaine A La Terreur

Jide AdesinaDecember 21, 2014

by Jide AdesinaDecember 21, 20140365

Namayanja Rose Nsereko Namayanja Rose Nsereko is a Ugandan lawyer, columnist, author, security sector manager and politician. She has been the Minister of Information and...

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