Nigeria: How Country in 2024?
[This Day] It is that time of the year again for our ritual roadside assessment of the state of the nation from the perspective of the common folk.
Nigeria: Reliving an Artist’s Odyssey At Mydrim Gallery
[This Day] After years of banking on his passion for fine art to create a profitable portfolio, Abia state-born artist Emeka Nwagbara is set for a solo exhibition at Mydrim Gallery, Ikoyi Lagos–a place he could consider as a second home.
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