ART, CULTURE & CINEMA

Egypt bans public artworks after ‘sculpture fiasco’

The Prime Minister of Egypt Sherif Ismail has banned all public artworks not approved by the Ministry of Culture after…

8 years ago

Egyptian film ‘Malwana’ faces backlash from Sunni Muslim leaders

‘Malwana’ or ‘The Preacher’, an Egyptian film that received accolades from a wide audience, is facing criticism by the Sunni…

8 years ago

South African gospel singer Lundi Tyamara dies

Renowned South African gospel singer Lundi Tyamara passed away after a long fight with stomach tuberculosis and liver condition. He…

8 years ago

Nigerian author Emecheta dies at the age of 72

Nigerian author Buchi Emecheta, who championed the cause of women in her writings, passed away at her residence in London.…

8 years ago

ShowMax, Seacom tie up for faster content delivery in East Africa

African Video-on-Demand service ShowMax has collaborated with cable operator SEACOM to enhance customer service by reducing buffering to facilitate faster…

8 years ago

Syria’s heritage sites in danger owing to Syria conflict

The old city of Aleppo, a United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage site requires immediate attention,…

8 years ago

45 countries to participate in Festac77 anniversary

As many as 45 countries are set to participate in the forthcoming celebration of the 40th anniversary of Festac77 to…

8 years ago

African diaspora creatives listed for “Knighthood of New Dawn”

Two Africans, whose works in art and design are highly revered globally, are on the list of the Queen of…

8 years ago

Queen of KATWE: A story of Triumph and Spirit

Uplifting view of Africa praised in Mira Nair’s blend of a mettlesome story with a Disney movie African stories on…

8 years ago

Music icon Sam Mangwana revisits the stage to revive the spirit of African unity

The acclaimed icon of Angolan and Congolese music, Sam Mangwana   revived the spirit of African unity by returning to the…

8 years ago

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