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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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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Most tourist attraction drives and packages aimed at attracting tourists to different destinations in Africa, are built around wildlife, geography, and local cultures of the people therein. Well, it is good to come to Africa, and see the wildlife, geography, and other beautiful and exciting things that this beautiful continent has to offer. Africa is…
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In 2018, one of the biggest motion pictures was Black Panther, which received acclaim from critics and fans alike. Set in a hypothetical or fictitious country, kingdom, presumably in the African continent, it presented the African continent in a positive way to the entire world. It showed Africa’s potential. The position that it could achieve…
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