Developing intricate and pleasing beats using an array of African instruments, which inspire lively traditional dance routines, has essentially turned into a daily practice for participants in the Basa Dance Ensemble. Since 2015, they have been active in Ghana and throughout the sub-region, and their determination has only grown stronger …
adminjagoan Abshir Adan Maalim: Defying Gravity, One Flip at a Time – Inspiring Youth Worldwide
Abshir Adan Maalim isn’t merely an accomplished acrobat; he stands as a beacon of ingenuity, tenacity, and optimism for young people in Somalia. With breathtaking somersaults, robust feats, and elegant motions, Abshir has established himself among the emerging stars in Somalian acrobatics. Beyond entertaining audiences, he uses his skills to …
Jazz Unites: Empowering Youth and Education Across Africa
Katherine McVicker, who founded and directs Music Works International and co-founded Arts Connect Africa (ACA), has worked alongside her team at previous events. /Handout This week, as the globe celebrated International Jazz Day, attention was drawn to jazz’s ability to bring people together, spark inspiration, and advocate for peace ideals—particularly …
LASG and Ghana Team Up to Boost Regional Tourism
The Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture has announced a collaboration with Ghana aimed at boosting and strengthening tourism across the West African region. The ministry revealed this in a statement issued on Saturday by its Deputy Director of Public Affairs, Adeoti Sobowale, following a visit by a …
AfDB’s Strategic Visit to Djibouti Aims to Bolster Development Collaboration
Djibouti and the African Development Bank have extended their collaboration in development efforts after a consultation trip to the nation was conducted by Dr. Khaled Sherif, who serves as the bank’s Executive Director for both Egypt and Djibouti. This visit, held between April 4th and April 11th, included discussions with …
Yinka Shonibare’s African Debut: Exploring the Hybrids of Identity
The distinguished British-Nigerian visual artist Yinka Shonibare is marking his debut solo show on the African continent at 62 years old with a vibrant display that explores themes of identity and reshapes our perspective on the postcolonial world. Could we take a look at your sculpture? Refugee Astronaut Could you …
Nigerian Afrobeat Maestro Femi Kuti Explores Inner Horizons
____________________ Sat comfortably in a large chair at the New Afrika Shrine, his family’s legendary Nigerian music venue, Femi Kuti was surrounded by history. The concert hall pays tribute to his father Fela Kuti’s original Shrine, which was previously situated in the northern outskirts of Lagos before it closed down. …
Almasi Collaborative Arts’ inaugural playwrights retreat concludes, empowering Zimbabwean writers
The inaugural Zimbabwean Writer’s Retreat by Almasi Collaborative Arts, in partnership with The Public Theatre (New York), concluded yesterday, , with participating playwrights sharing their reflections on the experience. Held in Harare from March 31 to April 12, this pioneering initiative provided a dedicated space for five selected Zimbabwean playwrights …
AARIEIs: New Food, Nutrition Security Research Outfit
By Duncan Mboyah To scale up research on food and nutrition security on the continent, six African agricultural organizations have formed an umbrella body called the African Agricultural Research, Innovation, and Education Institutions (AARIEIs). The new umbrella body has been founded by the Forum for Agricultural Research in Africa (FARA), …
BridgeZone Global Honoured at Black History Festival 2025 for Championing Pan-African Unity
By Stanley Senya Accra, April 15, GNA- BridgeZone Global, a visionary organization committed to reconnecting the African continent with its global diaspora, has received a prestigious citation at the just-concluded Black History Festival 2025 held at the Georgia International Convention Center in Atlanta. The honour recognised BridgeZone Global’s unwavering support …