Nigerian Influence in London
Christinah Adegasoye reports on Africa’s largest community (Nigerians) and the London contingent’s influence on the city. She catches up with Helen Jennings; editor of Arise Magazine and author of New African Fashion and shows pics from the launch which Bresi-Ando consults hosted.
GAL AT IT AGAIN.
Dec 8, 2010 Arts, General, News
Belgian cartoonist GAL turned 70 this year. He puts some of the Africa themed cartoons in his work based on the killing and raping of civilians in Eastern Congo which the Human Rights Watch reports that the peace accord fails to end.
Montréal by Night de Zab Maboungou/Compagnie Danse Nyata Nyata
Aug 30, 2010 Arts, Entertainment
Group piece with Jacob Cino, Karla Etienne, Marc Keyevuh, Jean-Christophe Lizotte, Marielle Mencé, Elli Miller-Maboungou, Odessa Thornhill. Light/Éclairage : Jack Pilon
Ba Cissoko
Aug 30, 2010 Arts, Entertainment
This Africa OYE gig filmed at the Palm House in Sefton park was one of the greatest live experiences we have ever heard. The truly awesome African powerhouse Ba Cissoko use the 21 string Kora to achieve such a unique sound, if you have speakers turn them up.
- Christopher White -
Igbo Union Masquerade
Aug 28, 2010 Arts
Mmonwu aka masquerade at the grand opening of Igbo Union’s Hall
Exile – Qudus Onikeku
Aug 24, 2010 Arts, Entertainment
Qudus Onikeku, dancer, acrobat & choreographer, director of YK (Young Kings) Project performing “Exile in my Head” in Lagos, Nigeria 2009. Filmed by Julia Rayham, edited by james Tayler.
My Orijin – Gyptian
This is Gyptian’s interview with Orijin Magazine. Tune in as he discusses Jamaica, Africa, culture, music and everything in between.
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Good Morning Africa!
Jul 3, 2010 Arts, Entertainment
Good Morning, Africa!
19. June – 11. August at Taidehalli
The colourful jubilee exhibition features work by 50 artists: paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, moving images, comics, design, applied art and architecture.
