“Wakanda Forever,” the sequel to “Black Panther,” Marvel Studios’ award-winning $1.3 billion grossing movie, had its African premiere in Nigeria — the first time Marvel has held an African premiere there. Attending the event in Lagos, on Sunday, November 6, the film’s director, Ryan Coogler, and several leading actors spoke …
Read More »F&S Uncensored celebrates four years of contributing to Nigeria’s Pop culture
As at four years ago, the podcast was a child of grit and childlike passion, where the duo analyzed trends within Nigeria’s pop-culture, while also discussing their personal experiences as Diasporic Nigerian Gen-Z sweethearts. Today, with several hundred episodes deep, the podcast has become the latest recipient of the Spotify …
Read More »What Does it take to Build a Culture of Equality & Inclusion at the UN? Reflections from Inside a Change Process
Opinion by Mumtaz Mia, Juliane Drews (geneva) Friday, October 28, 2022 Inter Press Service GENEVA, Oct 28 (IPS) – The organisational is personal. Every day since the two of us were asked back in 2020 to co-lead the process of culture transformation at UNAIDS, the United Nations organisation which drives global …
Read More »The great indoors: where to soak up Welsh culture this winter
The Welsh mountains, valleys and beaches draw hikers, surfers and climbers all year round. Yet, it’s far more than a destination for the adventurous alone. These dramatic backdrops and deep-rooted traditions have galvanised generations of artists and poets, whose legacies play out across city galleries and literature trails. The rugged …
Read More »Chimamanda Adichie to be honoured by Harvard for her contributions to African and African American culture
“Whether they’ve distinguished themselves in the arts, civic life, education, athletics, activism, or any combination of the above, these medalists show in all that they do their unyielding commitment to pushing the boundaries of representation and creating opportunities for advancement and participation for people who have been too often shut …
Read More »‘ I’m glad to be at the forefront pushing the culture,’ Fireboy says on international success
While answering questions on working with Ed Sheeran and the numerous remixes of ‘Peru’. “It was the Ed Sheeran version first, that’s the one that matters, that’s the first. That’s the one. Everything else was about strategic stuff and all that, but the collaboration was the Ed Sheeran one. My …
Read More »A local’s guide to Lübeck, Germany: maritime gem full of history and club culture
Food Schiffergesellschaft is the oldest restaurant in town, founded 500 years ago by captains of the Hanseatic League, who met there to debate, eat and drink. Soak up the maritime atmosphere at the long, weathered dining tables and try the famous northern dish Labskaus – beef stew with sweet-and-sour garnish, …
Read More »‘Vibrant Africa: The Rising Rhythm’ – Culture Festival 2022 to hold August 19-21 in Lagos
L-R: Akshay Jain, Director, Art of Living Foundation (Nigeria); Dare Art Alade, Creative Director, Livespot360; Dr. Kafayat ‘Kaffy’ Shafau, Founder, Imagneto Dance Company, and Professor Pat Utomi, Founder, Centre for Values in Leadership at the press conference to announce Africa’s first ever Culture Festival by the Art of Living Foundation …
Read More »Alternative Youth Culture finds a home at Google Africa
Beyond music, Alté has grown as a lifestyle and its influence is also visible in fashion and the visual arts. Google, through the Alté Residency is spotlighting and contributing to Africa’s cultural zeitgeist by exposing Alté creatives and expressionists to skills that can be harnessed through the lens of YouTube, …
Read More »Your lifestyle and culture are working against your prayers – Reno Omokri tells single women who sing ”Carry me dey go my husband house”
People may not like Reno but he’s very correct, Africans believes in prayers and won’t work towards it, a woman should be financially ok, it doesn’t mean she must be a millionaire but must be able to be supportive no matter how little, lots of men want to get married …
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