The healing power of art
The arts are the outstanding conveyor of a society’s cultural beliefs, practices, attitudes and values. Amandine Ndikumasabo considers how can we use them to heal.
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AfroLandTV: promoting pan-African film and TV content across the globe
Adaora Oramah looks at how a new pan-African streaming platform aims to disrupt the political economy of the film industry in Africa and beyond
Manu Dibango – Last of the great African musical icons
The death of saxophonist Manu Dibango was sad news for music lovers across the world. In what was probably his last major interview, he spoke to New African magazine
Ethiopia rocks to electronic music despite political storms
The arrival of EDM in Addis Ababa coincides with political developments are generating both hopes and fears
Sudan’s 80-year Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq is the 2019 Prince Claus Laureate
Renowned Sudanese artist Kamala Ibrahim Ishaq has been announced as the Prince Claus Laureate 2019. The Prince Claus Laureate 2019.an award in the Netherlands that …
Uneasy times for artists
Creative artists, including singers, playwrights and authors have always had an uneasy relationship with those in power in Uganda.