North Africa: Egypt’s Museum in Tahrir Hosts New Exhibition Featuring Wooden Panels From Mastaba of Hesy-Ra

[ad_1] Under the auspices of Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir hosted the inauguration of a new exhibition featuring the wooden panels from the Mastaba of Hesy-Ra on Sunday evening 13/10/2024. This collection is considered one of the most significant wooden artifacts from ancient Egypt, following extensive study and restoration efforts conducted in collaboration with the French Institute of Oriental Archaeology in Cairo. The exhibition was officially opened by Dr. Mohamed Ismail Khaled, […]

October 15, 2024

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Nigeria: Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival – Obi, Onishe Rejoices Over Cultural Preservation

[ad_1] The Obi of Ubulu-Uku Kingdom, Obi Chukwuka Noah Akaeze, and the Onishe, Chief James Onwordi have commended the people of Ubulu-Uku for preserving their ancient culture. During the 2024 Ubulu-Uku Iwu Festival, the Obi and Onishe expressed gratitude for the community's dedication to cultural preservation. "The festival, which ended on Saturday, September 2024, showcased the kingdom's rich cultural heritage, attracting spectators from neighboring towns, villages, and investors" The Onishe of Ubulu-Uku kingdom Chief James Onwordi led hundreds in celebrating […]

October 14, 2024

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South Africa: Petition Wants to Block Chris Brown’s South African Tour

[ad_1] South African women's rights campaigners have launched a petition calling for controversial U.S. award-winning singer Chris Brown to be barred from performing in December. The Women For Change advocacy group has urged the South African government and promoters to reconsider allowing the pop star to perform. The petition also demands that Home Affairs revoke Brown's visa and prevent him from performing in South Africa. Activists say his concert is a direct insult to the millions of women and girls […]

October 14, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Saintfloew Goes Spiritual – allAfrica.com

[ad_1] Has Saintfloew renewed and restored his relationship with God? This was the main question at his successful album launch held at Alexandra Sports Club in Harare last weekend. The singer, who successfully won his well-publicised battle against drug abuse at a South African rehabilitation centre last year, appears to be born again. Everything about his act from wardrobe, choreography and even playlist pointed to a man who now understands the Lord better. Fans who attended the album launch and […]

October 14, 2024

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Zimbabwe: I Will Not Miss This One, I’d Rather Die First – Says Winky D, Billed to Headline Castle Lager Braai Fest

[ad_1] ALL is set for this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival at the Old Hararians Sports Club on October 19, with headline act Wallace 'Winky D' Chirumiko declaring that he would rather die than miss it. The annual braai and party, which has maintained the Zim Dancehall chanter as its headline act for years, will also have redhot Master H, Saintfloew and South African superstar Kamo Mphela on its lineup. Winky D needs no introduction, he is by far one […]

October 14, 2024

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Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

[ad_1] For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past. The 35th Biennial is the first to go to Africa as part of the travelling exhibitions programme established by the Sao Paulo show, one of the biggest art events in the […]

October 14, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Award-Winning Novelist Tsitsi Dangarembga Rubbishes Plagiarism Claims By UK Author

[ad_1] RENOWNED author, Tsitsi Dangarembga has dismissed "absurd" claims by United Kingdom-based writer Masimba Mukichi, who accused her of plagiarising his work in her award-winning novel, Nervous Conditions. Mukichi, in an online article, alleged that Dangarembga, along with Chenjerai Hove, "connived to steal" his book, Culture is the Cornerstone of Life, more than three decades ago. He claimed that Hove, who managed Zimbabwe Publishing, and Dangarembga took his manuscript after it was rejected for publication. In an interview with NewZimbabwe.com, […]

October 14, 2024

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Nigeria: Federal Govt Declares Sept 16 National Symbols Enlightenment Day

[ad_1] The federal government has declared the 16th of September of every year as the national enlightenment day in Nigeria for the promotion of national symbols and values. This was made known on Thursday by the Kano State Director of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) Rabiu Ado during a press conference on the ongoing nationwide sensitisation on the national anthem and the national values charter Ado explained that in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the […]

October 12, 2024

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Nigeria: Mowaa Signs MOU With UI, Uniben to Advance Nigeria’s Heritage

[ad_1] The Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Ibadan (UI) and the University of Benin (UNIBEN) to advance academic and scientific initiatives in the areas of archeology, cultural preservation and management of Nigeria's heritage. With this step, researchers from both universities will have access to the advanced laboratories of MOWAA, and its upcoming archival resources, in addition to opportunities to pursue joint research, targeted facility upgrades and technical training. […]

October 12, 2024

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