Seychelles: Seychellois Academic Shows Links Between Creole Folktales and Stories From ‘The Arabian Nights’
[Seychelles News Agency] Seychellois academic and director of the Creole Language and Culture Research Institute (CLCRI) at the University of Seychelles (UniSey), Dr. Penda Choppy, has identified that the traditional folktales in the Seychelles reperto…
Zimbabwe: Selmor Breaks Down On Stage At Pakare Paya, Asks When Family Will Recognise Her As Mtukudzi’s Daughter
[New Zimbabwe] DAUGHTER to late icon Oliver Mtukudzi, Selmor, this Saturday broke down and bared her soul on stage while speaking about the ill-treatment she has suffered at the hands of Daisy Mtukudzi, her step-mother.
Africa: Caine Prize for African Writing – Nadia Davids On Her Winning Story About Women and Freedom
[The Conversation Africa] South African playwright, academic, novelist and short story writer Nadia Davids is the winner of the 2024 Caine Prize for African Writing. It’s an important award that has played a significant role in shaping the career traje…
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 …