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
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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.
South African artist Athi Patra Ruga’s dystopia
South African artists are exploring new forms of responding to the post-Apartheid realities of their country. Beverly Andrews met one of the most exciting of …
Disability disabled
People with disabilities are often shunned in Africa but Uganda is one of the few countries where there is a deliberate policy to include them …