South Africa: Madness and Civilisation – Memorialising the Lives of Institutionalised Individuals Through Poetry
[Daily Maverick] The 150th anniversary of Fort England Psychiatric Hospital makes it South Africa’s oldest psychiatric facility. Rory du Plessis’s poetry collection, Automaton(tik), memorialises the lives of 25 individuals who were institutionalised th…
South Africa: Music Icon Vusi ‘The Voice’ Mahlasela Shares His Story On Stage
[GroundUp] “When you are on stage, it is like you are in a different world.”
Namibia: Photo Exhibition Reflects On Peace, Cooperation Between Namibia and China
[Namibian] A two-day commemorative photo exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war took place at the University of Namibia (Unam) Leisure …
Namibia: Iconic Showdown On the Cards
[New Era] Two of the country’s most iconic Ma/gaisa groups will be headlining tomorrow night’s Rumble in the City show set to take place at the Zoo Park in the capital.
Namibia: Smit Brings the Beat Back Home
[New Era] After years of captivating audiences across continents, internationally acclaimed Namibian musician Riaan Smit has returned to his roots in Swakopmund, where he hopes to inspire the next wave of Namibian talent.
Namibia: Summer Vibez King Returns
[New Era] After nearly five years of anticipation, the king of summer, Sunny Boy, is finally ready to unveil his long-awaited album, The Kingdom of Yaziza.
Namibia: End of an Era – MTV’s Music Channels Sign Off As Pop Culture Changes
[Namibian] On 12 October, Paramount Global announced it would close five well-known MTV music channels by year-end, marking a big change in the music world.
South Africa: Zoë Wicomb, the South African-Scottish Writer Who Told Powerful Stories About Belonging
[The Conversation Africa] Zoë Wicomb, a celebrated South African-Scottish writer and scholar, has died.
Namibia: Alvarita Lucungo to Represent Namibia At Inclusive Arts Festival in Germany
[Namibian] Namibian singer, songwriter and disability advocate Alvarita Benedito Lucungo, known professionally as Alvara, is set to represent Namibia at the Grenzenlos Kultur Festival in Mainz, Germany, an international celebration of inclusive art and…
Zimbabwe: Fighting Winky D Made Him Bigger – Mliswa Urges Government to Embrace Dancehall Star
[New Zimbabwe] Outspoken former legislator Temba Mliswa says the government and dancehall sensation Winky D should “smoke a peace pipe,” arguing that continued hostility towards the artist has only amplified his influence and popularity.