Nigeria: Govt Issues Gazette Recognising Ownership, Vesting Custody of Repatriated Looted Artefacts in Oba of Benin
[This Day] The Federal Government has issued a gazette recognizing ownership and vesting custody and management of repatriated Benin Artefacts in the Oba of Benin.
Zimbabwe: Jah Prayzah Gears for Victoria Falls Carnival Debut Appearance
[263Chat] Contemporary music star Jah Prayzah is set to make his debut at the Victoria Falls Carnival, promising an explosive performance for his fans. The three-day festival, now in its 11th edition, will host a number of popular musicians, including …
Ghana: El Anatsui Creates Gigantic Artworks From Recycled Materials – Why the World Fell in Love With Him
[The Conversation Africa] The artist El Anatsui was born in Ghana and has spent the bulk of his career in Nigeria, but is a citizen of the world. News of a major new installation of his work coming to the prestigious Tate Modern gallery in London is ju…
Mauritius: Dan Callikan – ‘We broadcast artists’ creations irrespective of their political views’
[L’Express] Former Director General of the Mauritius Broadcasting Corporation Dan Callikan passed away during the week, unexpectedly succumbing to a heart attack. People from all political boards paid tribute to him. Whether one agreed or disagreed wit…
Tunisia: Fabrique Cinéma of If 2023 – Dora Bouchoucha Nominated As Patron, Tunisian Film Shortlisted
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisian producer Dora Bouchoucha has been nominated as patron of the 2023 La Fabrique Cinéma of l’Institut français, announced the Institut français and its partners, France Médias Monde and …
Tunisia: ‘Les Filles d’Olfa’ By Kaouther Ben Hania in Official Competition of 76th Cannes Festival
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — “Les filles d’Olfa” (FOUR DAUGHTERS), a new documentary film by Tunisian director Kaouther Ben Hania, has been shortlisted in the official competition of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, scheduled fo…
South Africa: UCT Alumni Social Enterprise Aims to Disrupt Arts Education Landscape in SA
[UCT] AK Arts & Leadership Academy (AKALA) is on a mission to disrupt the arts education landscape in the country by expanding access to arts education and combating arts teacher unemployment. Inspired by the radical leadership of fallen apartheid…
Egypt: One Tomb, Four Small Booths Dating Back to Ramesside Era Unearthed in Saqqara
[Egypt Online] The joint Dutch-Italian archaeological mission from the Leiden Museum in the Netherlands and the Egyptian Museum in Turin, working in Saqqara area, under the supervision of the Supreme Council of Antiquities (SCA), discovered a tomb and …
Nigeria: Gangs of Lagos Film, a Mockery of Our Heritage – Lagos Govt
[Vanguard] Lagos State Government has expressed displeasure with the promoters of the “Gangs of Lagos” film/series over what it described as “cultural misrepresentation” as well as portraying the culture of the state in a derogatory manner.
Rwanda: Nina Salim Hopes New Play Will Contribute Towards Healing
[New Times] Algie Transfo’ (loosely translated as “Transformed Intense Pain”), a play by Rwandan actress and poetess Nina Umutesi, also known as Nina Salim, serves as a powerful and emotional reminder of the atrocities that took place during the Genoci…