Arts/Culture
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Understanding Zimbabwe’s Shona Stone Sculpture
Shona stone sculpture during the Berlin Bazaar trade fair in Germany, 2018. The artwork in Zimbabwe dates as far back…
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Showmax explores Ghana’s extravagant funerals in new show
When it comes to burying the dead, Ghana has one of the most unique funeral practices in the world. Here,…
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Artwork inspired by Gaddafi’s 2009 visit to Rome wins MAXXI Bvlgari Prize
“Gaddafi in Rome: Notes for a Film” — a multimedia artwork by Italian artist Alessandra Ferrini has won the 2022…
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The world’s oldest dress is a 5,000-year-old Egyptian Tarkhan
Thousands of years ago, people wore dresses by simply wrapping the body in such clothes. Many of these garments have…
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The All African Diaspora Education Summit (ADES) will commence on September 19 in Ghana
Anticipations have surrounded the 5-day All African Diaspora Education Summit (ADES) scheduled for September 2022 at the University of Cape…
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Seychelles conducts research into ‘tinge’ combat dance to preserve tradition
Seychelles is currently carrying out research to learn more about one dance form that is part of the island nation’s…
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American State of Minnesota proclaims Igbo Day in celebration of Nigeria’s Igbo people
August 13th has been designated as Igbo Day in Minnesota by Governor Tim Walz following an official proclamation by the…
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Thousands celebrate South Africa’s new Zulu king
Misuzulu ka Zwelithini has been crowned South Africa’s new Zulu king. During his coronation on Saturday, ka Zwelithini rejected those…
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Explore ancient Egypt’s Pyramid of Cheops with virtual reality in Paris
From June 14 to October 2, traveling back in time will no longer be impossible at the Arab World Institute…
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People of Ga Mashie in Ghana celebrate 2022 Homowo festival
It was all joy this Saturday morning as chiefs, leaders, families, and people of Ga Mashie started the celebration of…
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