Ousmane Sembène was an African who made a lasting difference in culture and storytelling. He was from Senegal, a West African country, and is widely […]
Category: Culture
Sona Jobarteh: The Gambian Cultural Icon Who Revived African Heritage on the Global Stage
Sona Jobarteh, a celebrated musician and cultural advocate from The Gambia, has become one of Africa’s strongest voices in preserving and promoting traditional culture. Born […]
Libyan Horse Festival Goes Global and Celebrates Cultural Pride
An equestrian celebration in a western Libyan city has gone global this year, following a successful local launch last year. The Zliten International Festival of […]
BRAZIL: Rio Comes Alive as Crowds Mark Black Consciousness Day
Rio de Janeiro burst into colour and celebration on Thursday as residents filled the streets to honour Black Consciousness Day, a national holiday that pays […]
100 films to be screened at Mashariki African Film Festival 2025
100 films will be screened at the Mashariki African Film Festival (MAFF) 2025, the 11th edition of the festival that will bring together diverse people […]
Hungary: He vowed to dance for six days
A 34-year-old Hungarian man, Szabolcs Csépe, has broken a record of six days spent dancing to the dance game Dance Dance Revolution. The record was […]
Ghana Celebrates Return of Historic Asante Royal Treasures
More than 130 gold and bronze artefacts taken from Ghana between the late 1800s and early 20th century have been officially returned to the country. […]
Designer Alphadi Brings Fashion, Peace, and Hope Back to His Hometown Timbuktu
Renowned Nigerien fashion designer Alphadi, fondly known as the “Magician of the Desert,” made a powerful return to his birthplace, Timbuktu, this week, hosting a […]
Nigerian Schools Add Chinese Language (Mandarin) to National Curriculum
Senior secondary school students in Nigeria will now have the opportunity to study Mandarin, as the Chinese language has been formally included in the national […]
South Africa’s Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie Faces Uproar Over Racist Remark
South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, known for being outspoken against racism, is now facing accusations of racism himself, claims he strongly […]