NATIONAL University of Science and Technology (Nust) FM has launched a segment called Artistic Expressions, which is aimed at promoting up-and-coming artistes in Bulawayo. Nust third year student studying towards a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree in Journalism and Media Studies, Annah Thandeka Maseko, is the host. “The aim of …
adminjagoan ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’ welcomes Bengali New Year with message against fascism
, April 14 — ‘Ananda Shobhajatra’, marking the first day of the Bengali New Year, was brought out from the Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University on Monday morning, reinforcing messages of unity, peace, and resistance against oppression. This year’s theme-“Noboborsher Oikotan, Fasibader Oboshan” (The Harmony of New Year, …
Palestinian photojournalist in Cannes documentary killed in Gaza strike
Fatima Hassouna, a Palestinian artist and photojournalist set to be featured in a documentary premiering at Cannes next month, was killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza, along with nine members of her family. The 27-year-old had gained international recognition for her powerful images documenting the impact of Israeli …
Philippines ‘superstar’, Nora Aunor dies at 71
Nora Aunor, the beloved “Superstar” of Philippine entertainment and National Artist for Film and Broadcast Arts, has passed away at the age of 71. Her son, Ian de Leon, confirmed the heartbreaking news through a social media post. Her death comes shortly after that of another screen icon, Pilita Corrales, …
St Aquinas top Ghana Culture Week Inter-schools Debate Again
This year’s Inter-schools Debate, organized by the Ghana Culture Forum as part of the Ghana Culture Week celebrations was a particularly exhilarating contest. Participating schools fiercely competing for top honors, but in the end it was St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School, thanks to their exceptional team of Ivan Amoah, Enoch …
Ashanti Regional Minister pledges support for Centre for National Culture
By Naa Shormei Odonkor Kumasi, April 16, GNA – Dr Frank Amoakohene, the Ashanti Regional Minister, has pledged to support the Center for National Culture (CNC) in the region to promote cultural heritage of the people. He said culture and traditions helped to know the route of people and gave …
Dubai’s InClassica International Music Festival returns with composer Alexey Shor at centre stage
The 14th annual edition of the InClassica International Music Festival runs from April 6-21, dedicated to composer-in-residence Alexey Shor, whose 55th birthday is celebrated throughout the festival programming. The series of concerts at Dubai Opera form the world’s biggest classical music observatory, where exceptional young talent meets some of the …
KICD partners with Homa Bay educationists to sensitise parents on CBC pathways
HOCEN officials Rolex Ong’ute and Julius Omuga during the sensitisation at Osodo Primary School in Suba North constituency on Monday /ROBERT OMOLLO An organisation in Homa Bay has partnered with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development to sensitise parents on pathways of the Competency-Based Curriculum. Homa Bay County Education Network …
MPs approve Ruku, Wendot nomination as Cabinet Secretaries
Members of the National Assembly unanimously voted on Wednesday to approve the appointments of Geoffrey Ruku and Hanna Wendot as Cabinet Secretaries. The approval comes a few days after the two were vetted by the Committee on Appointments to serve in the Public Service and Gender ministries. The report from …
Lecturer Victimed for 24 Years By Nigerian University Is Dead
On Sunday, 13 April, Mr Ebong called a PREMIUM TIMES reporter from his sickbed and complained, “I have stayed here too long. It’s as if I am in prison. I want to go home.” Inih Ebong, an associate professor of theatre arts, unjustly sacked 24 years ago by the University …