Drama guru David Mulwa turns 80 in dramatic times

David Kakuta Mulwa, one of Kenya’s most iconic creative artists, turned 80 on Thursday, April 9, this week. His host of friends, fans, former students and lovers of the arts will convene in Nairobi this weekend to fete and celebrate him. I wanted tell you a few things about this …

FG to utilise arts, creative industry for job creation – Minister

The Minister of Arts, Culture Tourism and Creative Economy, Hajiya Hannatu Musawa says the federal government will utilise the arts and creative industry for job creation and economic diversification. She stated this in Katsina shortly after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Katsina State government on harnessing the …

Kafui Dogbe revives giant puppetry in Togo

In a workshop located in the northeast of Lomé, Kafui Dogbe and her team are transforming recycled materials into extraordinary giant puppets. Water bottles are molded into arms, and expressive faces are meticulously sculpted. This creative process blends her passion for art with her expertise in communication, giving birth to …