Morocco’s Kasbah Melhoun Art Festival celebrated the kingdom’s poetry and traditional instruments during a 6-day event. All-women troupes notably stood out while the Al Hadhra and Melhoun genres came under Read More..
Art & Film
The All-Encompassing Artistic Legacy of Onyeka Onwenu
Everybody has a memory of their favorite Onyeka Onwenu song. She was one of those rare artists who sang for everyone, whose music shone with warmth and compositional brilliance. And Read More..
Talking Textile, Sustainable Fashion on the Continent
So says Nkwo Onwuka, founder and Creative Director of Nigerian artisanal clothing brand NKWO Official, and a pioneer of sustainable fashion on the continent. On 15 August 2024 at Workshop17 Read More..
Nurturing Ghana’s Creative Future: An Interview with Chantel Akworkor Thompson
La Foundation for the Arts has launched an exciting initiative called the Young Artists Series, designed to uplift and empower young artists in Ghana. Spearheaded by Chantel Akworkor Thompson, this Read More..
From London To Lagos: How One Traveler Pulled Off A Pioneering Road Trip Through Africa
At a checkpoint in a remote part of Guinea, an official scanned his eyes repeatedly over Pelumi Nubi’s car in disbelief. “I asked him, ‘What are you looking for?’ And Read More..
Treasures from Egypt’s last dynasty discovered in 63 tombs
A treasure trove of artefacts from Egypt’s last dynasty has been discovered in 63 tombs in the Nile Delta region and experts are working to restore and classify them, an Read More..