Egypt: Egypt, U.S. Partner to Safeguard Egyptian Cultural Heritage
[Egypt Online] Egypt and the United States have launched a project to protect and preserve Egypt’s rich cultural heritage through the creation of a centralized information system for Egyptian antiquities museums.
Nigeria: Joke Silva Seeks Eradication of Sexual Harassment in Film Industry
[Premium Times] “The importance of women in the film industry is paramount to shaping our nation, so we need a safe and conducive environment to thrive”.
Nigeria: John Randle Centre for Yoruba History Open for Creatives – Lagos Govt
[Premium Times] The centre’s architecture draws inspiration from traditional Yoruba craftsmanship and architecture, using visual metaphors to express the language and culture’s deep artistic and philosophical roots.
Ghana: The Negative Impact of Soap Operas and Telenovelas On Ghanaian Cultural Values
[Ghanaian Times] The preservation of our rich cultural heritage has been the cornerstone of our society for generations. Our traditions, values, and ways of life are not just historical artifacts; they are the essence of who we are as Ghanaians. It is …
Nigeria: The Neglect of Public Libraries
[This Day] All stakeholders should invest more in libraries
Liberia: The Good Husband, the Godfather, the Empath – Who Is Anthony M. Fofana?
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia — How does one go from being a child suffering from Kwashiorkor during Liberia’s 14-year civil war, lost with no one to turn to, to becoming one of the most powerful media entrepreneurs in the country? Is it a miracle,…
South Africa: Mysterious South African Cave Painting May Have Been Inspired By Fossils
[The Conversation Africa] A mysterious animal painted on a cave wall in South Africa’s Free State Province has long baffled scientists. Is it a walrus? It looks like one, but there are no such animals in Africa. Some cryptozoologists – people who look …
Nigeria: Booker Prize Organisers Announce History-Making Shortlist
[Premium Times] While no Nigerian made this year’s longlist and shortlist, multiple Nigerian writers have won the Booker Prize in the past.
Ethiopia: From Self-Taught to Jazz Icon – Timeless Journey of Alemseged Kebede
[Ethiopian Herald] There’s yet to be a genre from Ethiopia that has risen in the world’s music scene the way that Ethiopian jazz had in the first half of the 20th century. Sampled across many genres and artists, the unique sorrowful yet joyful and even…
Zimbabwe: Three Visual Artists Give Back to Community
[The Herald] THREE visual artists from the SwissZim Heritage Gallery in Domboshava, Mashonaland East province — Tonderai Mujuru, Keith Zenda, and Sarah Kuvenguhwa — use their earnings and influence to assist the needy.