Promoting Africa
The restitution of African works of art was actively tackled during the previous decade. So much so that this issue has been the subject of heated debate. There have been diplomatic friction between France and certain African countries. Injuries and doubts related to the colonization and the acquisition of these works of art have resurfaced.Thus…
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Refilwe Ledwaba is a South African woman of many hats, hats that she wears with grace. In what has been traditionally a patriarchal society, the opportunities available for women to pursue their interest and excel have been greatly diminished. Some women have defied the odds stacked against them and gone on to excel in fields…
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On Thursday, October 24, 2019, evening, through a press release signed by the Chairman of the board, the board of directors of Safaricom PLC confirmed that it had settled for Mr. Peter Ndegwa, a technocrat with more than 25 years’ experience in various business areas, as the CEO to take office from April 1, 2020.…
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The challenges faced in African countries, are unique to Africa. Africa, cognizant of this fact, has over the years, strived to develop home-grown or made solutions, working with development partners from not only within the continent, but from other parts of the world as well. Who better to bear witness to the strides made in…
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“Mom, where do babies come from?” An inquisitive young one would ask. In their own infinite wisdom, parents in African societies, where sex conversations were virtually considered a taboo, would have varying escapism responses to this big questions. One of the most difficult conversations for parents in most African societies to have with their children…
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If Abidjan (Ivory Coast) is well known for being the "capital of joy", the Ivorian capital also wants to impose itself in contemporary art. Let's take a closer look at what the city offers. A biennale of contemporary art in Abidjan? artiste : Serge Niemandi - photo : C.Kamanan Contemporary African art lovers have already…
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Kubatana or friendliness in Shona language (Zimbabwe). This exhibition highlights the work of 33 African artists in a warm and aesthetic way. All works are visible until 21 September 2019 at the Kunstlabotorium in Vestfossen, Norway. Yassine Balbzioui - photo C.K.Gonçalo Mabunda - photo C.K.Aboudia - photo C.K.Serge Attukwei Clottey - photo C.K. Kubatana, showcase…
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