We are taught to believe that our modern lifestyle – which thrives on egoism, competition and inequality – is an improvement on the past. But considering the facts of the history of the human race, we may learn a thing or two from our egalitarian past
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Arts, Culture and Sport Nigeria’s Comic Republic creates African superheroes
Comic Republic, a Nigerian comics startup is creating African superheroes for Africans and black readers around the world. The startup says it believes “in the power of story telling” and aims to put Africa’s best foot forward in comics and entertainment
Arts, Culture and Sport Working towards change in Cameroon’s challenging music industry
Cameroon has produced some of Africa’s best-known musicians, from Manu Dibango to Richard Bona, Francis Bebey to Sam Fan Thomas. Today the country is bustling with fresh young talent which, influenced by global trends, are playing a mix of contemporary rhythms, from Soul to Rhythm and Blues, House to Jazz and Hip-hop. But the current crop of artists are having to do it all on their own with no professional organization, very few gigs and limited airplay on radio and TV.
Arts, Culture and Sport Xhosa circumcision initiates post selfies on social media
Traditional leaders in South Africa’s Eastern Cape are calling for ban of cellphones at initiation schools after a flood of selfies hit social media. Taking photographs of the initiates’ activities in the mountains remains a taboo and speaking about the rituals is frowned upon
Arts, Culture and Sport Somalia: using the arts for peace and peace-building
Djibouti touts herself as the capitale culturelle and the eventful Fest’horn Festival has, without doubt, been one of the instruments that is used to claim the centrality of culture in national matters. “Fest’Horn Festival is a regional festival of music from the horn of Africa that was created with the intention of bringing attention to this part of Africa, often tarnished by wars, famines and other calamities. For six days this annual artistic meeting happens in the capital of Djibouti with artists from various African countries and the rest of the world. The event not only serves to promote the culture of Africa, but to provide a platform for the promotion of the values of peace and development.”
Arts, Culture and Sport Uganda parliament opens breastfeeding facility for MPs and staff
Parliament of Uganda has become the first public institution to offer a breastfeeding facility in the country. The facility comprises of a play area, kitchen, sleeping area, breastfeeding room and bathroom
Arts, Culture and Sport Modifying the female form: whose call is it?
Female genital mutilation and labia elongation practices in Africa.
Arts, Culture and Sport 10 quotes celebrating Chinua Achebe: “The father of modern African writing”
On this day an African literary giant Albert Chinualumogu Achebe, was born. Popularly known by his abbreviated name, Chinua, Achebe was born on 16 November 1930 in the Igbo village of Ogidi and he was to become a celebrated novelist, poet, professor and critic
Arts, Culture and Sport Ancient Underwater Ruins of Cleopatra: Alexandria, Egypt
The ancient underwater ruins of Cleopatra sunk into the sea more than 1500 years ago. Historians believe that things like earthquakes and tidal waves caused the downfall of Cleopatra’s palace.