Arts/Culture
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Kehinde Wiley unveils portraits of African leaders in Morocco
American-Nigerian artist, Kehinde Wiley, widely recognised for his iconic portrait of former U.S. President Barack Obama, has unveiled his latest…
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Culture will be at the centre of Jamaica Poetry Festival 2025
Jamaica Poetry Festival (JPF) 2025 will place culture at the centre of its 15th edition, to be held at the University…
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Melanesians, the Black islanders with natural blond hair
In the heart of the South Pacific lies a group of islands home to one of the world’s most genetically…
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Here’s why attiéké from Ivory Coast is taking over the global kitchen
Attiéké is an Ivorian national dish made from cassava, and it’s been a major part of the country’s kitchen for…
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1897 painting of Ghanaian prince on sale for €15 million
A long-lost painting by prominent Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has been rediscovered and is now on public display for the…
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Remembering Ama Ata Aidoo, Ghana’s iconic author
The late Ama Ata Aidoo was by all standards a towering figure in Ghanaian and African literature. As a Ghanaian…
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1st UN Decade for People of African Descent to close in Berlin
Germany will mark the conclusion of the first UN Decade for People of African Descent (2015-2024) with a celebratory closing…
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Pan-Africanism and its relevance in today’s global context
The Pan-Africanist movement, which emerged in the early 20th century, nurtured a powerful message of unity, self-determination, and liberation for…
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Parables Studios & Mountype publish “28th The Crossroad” illustrated book
Parables Animation Studios and Mountype Publishers have released the illustrated book of “28th The Crossroad,” based on an animation film…
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Netherlands to return over 100 stolen Nigeria’s Benin bronzes
The Netherlands says it will return more than 100 Benin Bronzes that British troops looted from Nigeria in the late…
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