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.
Nigeria: Actress Turns Spotlight on Nigeria’s Nutrition Crisis
[allAfrica] “I want to leave a legacy of having to be someone who championed good causes.”
Africa: What’s in a Game? Video Games and Russian Influence in Africa
[ISS] It may be time to bring gaming onto the information integrity radar, while supporting citizens’ right to choose their tech.