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Nigeria: Ruthless Ambition in ‘House of Gaa – ‘ A Historical Epic With Contemporary Relevance
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[This Day] On July 26th, Netflix will release “House of Gaa,” a film that is expected to be an addition to the platform’s
News in Culture |Nigeria: A Decade of Integrity, Credibility and Transparency At the Nigeria Pitch Awards
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[This Day] From recognising individual and team achievement on the football pitch, to acknowledging individuals and corporate entities who contribute significantly to the development of the sport, the Nigeria Pitch Awards, a prestigious platform for re…
News in Culture |Zimbabwe: The Reflection of Women Sympathy in Zimbabwean Novel ‘Nervous Conditions’ (Part One)
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[Ethiopian Herald] Nervous Condition is a novel written by Zimbabwean writer Tsitsi Dangarembga in 1988, and it is situated in imagined Rhodesia. Nervous Conditions derives its title from Jean-Paul Sartre’s renowned introduction to Frantz Fanon’s The W…
News in Culture |Zimbabwe: Burning Spear Harare-Bound
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[The Herald] ICONIC Jamaican roots-reggae exponent, Burning Spear, is billed to perform in Harare on October 18 as part of his much-anticipated “One People Tour Africa”.
News in Culture |Nigeria: Album Review – Rema Pushes Boundaries in ‘Heis’ but Struggles With Cohesion
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[Premium Times] Despite its standout moments, the album’s thematic inconsistency and production similarities prevent it from achieving its full potential.
News in Culture |Zimbabwe: Print Textbooks in Vernacular – Parly
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[The Herald] Textbooks used in schools and colleges need to be translated into vernacular as part of measures to preserve cultural identity, Parliamentarians said this week.
News in Culture |Nigeria: Nigeria’s Ojude-Oba Festival Celebrates Heritage With Colourful Parades and Horsemanship – How It Could Be Used to Attract Tourists
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[The Conversation Africa] The Ojude-Oba festival is a vibrant annual celebration that has become an integral part of the identity of Ijebu-Ode, a city in south-west Nigeria. This colourful event, famous for its cultural displays and public parades, has…
News in Culture |Mali: Toumani Diabaté – the Famed Musician From Mali Who Took the Kora to the World
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[The Conversation Africa] The world has lost a significant musical ambassador for the Mande people of west Africa – the virtuoso kora player, composer, and collaborator from Mali, Toumani Diabaté. He died on 19 July, just short of his 59th birthda…
News in Culture |Ghana: Nana Grenade Unleashes ‘Izuku’ – a Fresh Wave in Alternative Hip-Hop
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[Accra Times] Ghanaian music sensation, Nana Grenade is set to ignite 2024 with his electrifying solo debut, ‘IZUKU.’ Known as one half of the dynamic duo “Kev & Grenade,” Nana Grenade has already carved a niche for himself as one of Africa’s …
News in Culture |Nigeria: Nancy Isime Slammed for Wearing Hijab in Heist Movie
July 26, 2024 | Source: AllAfrica News: Arts, Culture and Entertainment[Premium Times] The movie’s set photos depicts women in hijabs and face veils brandishing guns during a bank heist, sparking widespread outrage.
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