The Kriol Jazz Festival (KJF), a significant platform for Creole-inspired music, is set to make its debut in Águeda, Portugal, from April 10-12, 2025. This expansion marks a pivotal moment…
The carnival block Vindos do Oriente will be the first to parade in the official Carnival competition, which takes place on March 4th, in São Vicente, while the current champion…
The Guérewol festival, a captivating annual courtship ritual among the Wodaabe Fula people of Niger, offers an unparalleled cultural experience. Held at the end of the rainy season in September,…
At the official opening of the 2024 Banjul Cultural Festival, The Gambia's Vice President, His Excellency Muhammed B.S. Jallow, highlighted the festival as a unique celebration not only embodies Gambia's…
Once again, Carnival Calabar has lived up to its billing as Africa’s biggest street party. From the huge turnout of residents and visitors, more passionate revelers on the streets, richer…
Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island’s tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the Mahébourg Waterfront, where…
Today is the last publication before Christmas, and after weeks of diving into Ghana’s intense election discussions, it’s time to loosen the tie, shake off the political dust, and indulge…
A groundbreaking achievement for the South African film industry, as The Last Ranger has been shortlisted for the 97th Academy Awards. The short film, directed by Cindy Lee, is among…
In a momentous celebration of cultural diversity, Kenya became the first non-European nation to co-host the renowned Bürgerfest (Annual Citizens' Festival) held at Bellevue Palace in Berlin, Germany. The event,…
Zimbabwean artists, Samantha Mtukudzi and Mbeu are penciled to grace the two-day 2024 Standard Bank Joy of Jazz (SBJOJ) festival which kicks off in Johannesburg on 27 September. Billed as…
