Abu Dhabi is significantly bolstering its cultural investments to solidify its position as an international center for the arts. During an exclusive interview, Mohammed Khalifa Al Mubarak, who heads the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, detailed the emirate’s plans, covering everything from expanding museums to unveiling the …
adminjagoan 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. …
My style is influenced by my appreciation for femininity, womanhood – Ejimaja Vivian
Ejimaja Vivian is a Nigerian artist whose work centres on women’s experiences. She explores these themes through a vibrant style defined by bold, bright colours that reflect cultural forms. She holds a master’s degree in Architecture from the University of Jos and a postgraduate diploma in Interior Design from the …
Newa-jazz fusion at the Sydney Opera House
Kathmandu, April 20 — Hari Maharjan Project is set to perform Culture In Sync at the Sydney Opera House on June 19, 2025. This genre-defying concert, presented by Sangam Productions, fuses the rhythmic vitality of Newa musical traditions from the Kathmandu Valley with the improvisation of contemporary jazz. Following its …
In Monaco, a one of a kind exhibition on legendary Josephine Baker dives into the entertainer’s legacy
From March 6th to June 14th in Monaco, a new exhibition offers a multifaceted homage to the legendary Josephine Baker (1906–1975), the pioneering French-American entertainer and activist, delving into the artistic and cultural resonance of her enduring legacy. This exhibition, curated as a tribute by the acclaimed sculptor and poet …
Arijit Singh offers prayers at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar Temple
Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 20 (ANI): Singer Arijit Singh on Sunday visited the revered Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, where he participated in the sacred rituals along with his wife . The couple participated in the early morning Bhasma Aarti, one of the temple’s most revered ceremonies, known …
Default risk over as economy booms, says Punjab CM
Pakistan, April 18 — Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said, “Everyone should be proud of speaking and being called Punjabi. The people of Punjab, its people are all our own. I have immense love for the soil, people, music, traditions, culture of Punjab.” She while addressing the “Punjab Culture …
Why 2025 Fanti Carnival Will Be Colourful – Toke Benson Awoyinka
Toke Benson Awoyinka Mrs Toke Benson Awoyinka is the Lagos State Commissioner for Arts and Culture. Recently she featured on “Morning Show” on Arise Television monitored in Lagos. She speaks on the popular Fanti Carnival holding in Lagos, just as she addressed other activities of the Ministry intended to make …
Punjab Culture Day to be celebrated at Alhamra from tomorrow
Pakistan, April 17 — Under the auspices of the Department of Information and Culture, the Punjab Culture Day celebrations will take place from April 18 to 19 at the Lahore Arts Council, Alhamra. The event will be hosted by Punjab’s Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bokhari. The grand …