South African parents want their children be taught in English despite the fact that research shows that academic progress is hindered if a child is taught in a language they aren’t proficient in.
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture Alioune Diop University in Senegal wins the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture
The five winners of the 2019 Aga Khan Award for Architecture who will share US$ 1 million between them includes Alioune Diop University Teaching and Research Unit, in Bambey, Senegal. The Award is given to projects that set new standards of excellence in architecture, planning practices, historic preservation and landscape architecture
Arts and Culture Reviving the history of great African composers
Internationally recognised cellist, composer and researcher, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi, has shed light on a rich history of great African composers which he hopes will spark a revival in music that has been hidden for years.
Arts and Culture Nollywood filmmaker Kemi Adetiba’s King of Boys now on Netflix
Nollywood films are making their mark on Netflix and the newest addition, King of Boys, a political thriller movie directed by renowned Nigerian video director, Kemi Adetiba, is receiving positive reviews from film critics, and on social media.
Arts and Culture Ghana’s copyright law for folklore hampers cultural growth
New regulations on the use of folklore are a hindrance to local artists.
Arts and Culture Aïda Muluneh’s ‘Water Life’ highlights water scarcity and its burden on women
Ethiopian photographer Aïda Muluneh went to Dallol, Afar, Ethiopia, an extreme landscape where it is dry and hot to capture the essence of water to life. Through her work Muluneh highlights how water scarcity is mainly a burden on women.
Arts and Culture In Nigeria, dreadlocks are entangled with beliefs about danger
Nigerian men who wear their hair in knots are not a new phenomenon, but the hairstyle’s spiritual heritage sparks fear in the hearts of many.
Arts and Culture Ethiopia submits film in Amharic Running Against the Wind for Oscars 2020
Running Against the Wind, an Ethiopian film in Amharic has been submitted for the Best International Feature Film category for the 92nd Academy Awards to be held on February 9, 2020.
Arts and Culture SA artist Percy Maimela breaks Guinness World Record for largest coffee sketch
South African artist Percy Maimela broke the Guinness World Record for the largest artwork made from coffee. The artist created a picture of his compatriot, DJ Black Coffee using nothing but ground coffee in a remarkable feat.