Knowing about the artforms that belong to a culture different from ours is a privilege, because we see what is …
Culture
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Culture and Feminism in Literature
is a Nigerian writer. She has written many award-winning books exploring themes of identity, religion, politics, family and many more. …
A Gallery with no Pictures: The ‘Ghost Collection’ of the Ivory Coast
What does it mean to lose the art that defines us and how should we respond? The ‘Ghost Collection’ in …
The Memorial Portraits of the Akan people (Ghana)
In the second half of the 1500s in Ghana, the Akan people created clay sculptures of heads. These sculptures, made …
Nkisi Nkondi: the Power Figure of the Kongo people
A Power Figure is an object used by the Kongo People. It is used for many purposes and is believed …
Why should we protect art?
‘A picture speaks a thousand words’. It is true that a simple image is sometimes much more powerful than words …
The importance of celebrating heritage
There has historically been a tendency for Africans to shy away from celebrating their heritage, as a result of decades …
A guide to story structure
Have you ever wondered how stories are built? Have you ever wondered how they take you to such magical places, …
Senegalese wrestling: an ancient sport and modern day spectacle
Every Sunday at the Adrien Senghor Wrestling Stadium in Dakar, there is a knockout wrestling tournament with a grand prize …
The Tanzanian story that started Bohemian Rhapsody
Bohemian Rhapsody, the Queen biographical film, made $3.9 million on its opening night, and is set to make even more …