Nigeria: Tee Mac, Davis, and Others Deliver Unforgettable Performances At Span International Jazz Day
[This Day] The city of Lagos came alive with the sounds of jazz on April 30th as music legends Tee Mac, Yinka Davies, Kunle Ayo, and the SPAN Band gathered to celebrate Span International Jazz Day.
Africa: African States Showcase Culture At Korean Festival
[The Herald] Victor Maphosa in SEOUL, South Korea
Tunisia: Palestinian Writer Adania Shibli Receives Iron Shield in Kasserine
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis — A ceremony in honour of Palestinian writer Adania Shibli, author of “Minor Detail”, was held on Monday at the Semmama Arts and Crafts Centre in Kasserine.
Zimbabwe: Diplomats Join First Lady in Preparing, Serving Traditional Dishes
[The Herald] Diplomats accredited to Zimbabwe have paid glowing tribute to First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa for safeguarding the country’s culture and promoting traditional dishes in a way that promotes the country’s growing gastronomy tourism sector.
Zimbabwe: Zim Designer to Showcase At Us Fashion Week
[The Herald] Local fashion designer and visual artist Moline Katiyo-Mayhew has been selected to showcase at Austin Fashion Week in the US running from tomorrow until April 20.
Nigeria: Obaseki Leads Nigerian Delegation to Italian Art Exhibition
[Daily Trust] Edo State Governor Godwin Obaseki has been selected as the Nigerian Pavilion Commissioner for the 60th International Art Exhibition organised by La Biennale di Venezia. Leading a delegation from Nigeria, Governor Obaseki will attend the e…
Rwanda: Photos – Inside Murambi Genocide Memorial, a New Unesco World Heritage Site
[New Times] The memorial is divided into various sections, including mass graves where over 50,000 victims are laid to rest.
Africa: Stories From the UN Archive – Poetic Traditions At the UN
[UN News] On World Poetry Day, marked on 21 March, and #ThrowbackThursday, we looked at some poetry in motion in the General Assembly’s Third Committee on social, humanitarian and cultural affairs.
Kenya: Ukraine and Kenya Embrace Art to Confront Legacies of War and Colonialism
[Capital FM] Culture and art hold a significant place in both Ukrainian and Kenyan societies, serving as powerful tools for expressing identity and rejecting the legacies of war and colonialism.
Uganda: Bobi Wine – The Documentary Up for Oscar 2024
[The Conversation Africa] This year, all the Oscar nominees for best documentary feature come from outside of the United States.