Africa: The Award-Winning African Documentary Project That Goes Inside the Lives of Migrants
[The Conversation Africa] For far too long the west has been telling stories about and talking on behalf of Africa. However, a new slate of 25 documentary films by African filmmakers called Generation Africa is currently making waves at international f…
Nigeria: Historic Nebula Winner Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki Came for Everything
[This is Africa] Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki’s Nebula-winning story “O2 Arena” is a biopolitical dystopia in which oxygen has become a commodity, with all the possible class implications.
Morocco: Khouribga – Moroccan and Burkina Faso Film Clubs Sign Partnership Agreement
[MAP] Khouribga — An agreement of partnership, cooperation and coordination between film clubs in Morocco and Burkina Faso was signed on the occasion of the 22nd edition of the International Festival of African Cinema (FICAK) held in Khouribga.
Morocco: 27th International Book Fair Opens in Rabat
[MAP] Rabat — The 27th International Book and Publishing Fair (SIEL), organized by the Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication, under the patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI, kicked off Thursday in Rabat.
Namibia: A Melting Pot of Storytelling and Tradition … Nama Cultural Festival Exceeds Expectations a Me
[Namibian] THE annual Nama cultural festival, which took place this past weekend at Keetmanshoop in the //Kharas region, was a melting pot of storytelling and traditional cuisine and attire.
Seychelles: Seychelles’ First LGBTI Film Festival Launched for Pride Month
[Seychelles News Agency] LGBTI Seychelles has launched the first LGBTI film festival of the island nation, where short and feature films will be screened to mark the beginning of Pride month, the month of June, when the LGBTI (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, T…
Gambia: Royal Messenjah to Organize Royal East Festival
[The Point] As preparations are in high gear, the Senegambia high way is expected to rise above nature come June 4th as famous musician Royal Messenjah will be on stage to celebrate the Royal East Festival.
Africa: PANAF to Be Launch in Gambia
[The Point] The Pan-African Network for Artistic Freedom (PANAF) initiative will be launched in The Gambia on 18thJune 2022.
Gambia: Complications By Atul Gawande
[The Point] In Complications: A Surgeon’s Notes on an Imperfect Science, Atul Gawande, a general surgeon, addresses the current state of the science and practice of surgery. More specifically–as the title implies–he addresses the problems of surgery.
Nigeria: Toke Makinwa Hints At Being Engaged
[Vanguard] Seems like we should be expecting another celebrity wedding soon, as media personality and seasoned actress, Toke Makinwa has dropped some hints in a series of posts on her Instagram story.