Crossing Borders: The rise of the former child soldier John Frog in African Music
John Frog stands as a prominent figure in South Sudan's music scene, garnering both national and international acclaim. His collaborations...
CULTURE
Burkina Faso: President Ibrahim Traoré calls on us to ‘work together to preserve our cultural heritage
Captain Ibrahim Traoré has chosen to dedicate the day of 15 May to traditionalists, demonstrating his commitment to drawing on...
Passinho dance style elevated to cultural heritage status in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's dynamic dance phenomenon, the "passinho" style, born in the early 2000s within the favelas, has achieved a...
DR Congo: The Worst Belgian Colonial atrocities the Congolese can Never Forget!
When the Belgian king expressed his «deepest regrets» for the actions of his ancestors in the DRC, it stirred up...
Blue Ivy Carter joins cast of Lion King Prequel “Mufasa: The Lion King”
Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, has joined the voice cast of the upcoming Lion King prequel,...
Breaking boundaries: Beyoncé’s influence on country music diversity
Shaboozey, a rising artist from Virginia with Nigerian roots, sees Beyoncé's latest project, Cowboy Carter, as a catalyst for an...
John Akomfrah’s artistic journey and reflections at the Venice Biennale
John Akomfrah, the Ghanaian filmmaker known for his socially conscious work, recently discussed his personal journey and artistic commitment at...
Exploring Amy Winehouse’s Journey: The film ‘Back to Black’ and its complex portrayal
The highly anticipated film "Back to Black" delves into the tumultuous life of music icon Amy Winehouse, exploring her meteoric...
Beyoncé honored as Innovator at 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards: A night of musical celebration
Beyoncé received recognition as an innovator at the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, a dynamic event filled with music and excitement,...
Burkina Faso/Election to UNESCO: President Ibrahim Traoré’s Pan-Africanism in demand
The African candidate vying for the Director-General position at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Khaled El-Enany...
