The Ake Arts and Book Festival, one of the best festivals on the continent took place in October. Enjoy this photo essay compiled by Nigerian photographer Kamnelechukwu Obasi for This Is Africa.
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture Slavers in the family: what a castle in Accra reveals about Ghana’s history
Archaeological research at Christiansborg Castle in Ghana has provided an in-depth understanding of Danish, Ga and Danish-Ga lived experiences during the eighteenth century transatlantic slave trade.
Arts and Culture ‘Give Africa its art back’, Macron’s report recommends
A new report on the status of African artefacts held in various French museums will recommend the president to return the pieces which were stolen or taken “without consent” during the colonial period. The report recommends full restitution not the long-term loan of such objects.
Arts and Culture Ngugi Thiong’o’s seminal novel, ‘Matigari’, to be adapted into a film
Celebrated Kenyan writer Ngugi Thiong’o’s remarkable novel, Matigari, is being adapted to film by Nollywood Director Kunle Afolayan. The revelation comes at an opportune time when African storytelling in film and dance has gained global prominence in recent years.
Arts and Culture South Africa: Photographer demands his photo of Mandela back from UCT
Paul Weinberg is furious that his famous photo of Mandela voting has been linked to institutional racism.
Arts and Culture #NaNoWriMo: Here’s How These Six Writers Deal with Writer’s Block
Joyline Maenzanise gathered some advice should writer’s block strike. Here’s how these writers deal with the issue.
Arts and Culture What HHP has taught us about mental health in the black community
Depression has for a long time been referred to as a “white disease” even though close to one in six South Africans suffer from depression or anxiety.
Arts and Culture Shaka Rising: A Legend of the Warrior Prince
The “Shaka Rising” saga is nuanced retelling of one of Africa most prominent historical legends. It narrates a young prince’s rise to power as he guides his new kingdom through warfare, mediation and political alliances to defend his people against the expanding slave trade.
Arts and Culture South African Hip hop Legend HHP has died
Jabulani Tsambo, better known by his stage name Hip Hop Pantsula, shortened to HHP and his nickname Jabba, a veteran South African rapper has passed away at the age of 38. His death has sent shockwaves across the country, and tributes are pouring in.