Culture and the Search for National Ethos

“We lack shared beliefs, ideals and aspirations about what Kenya can become if we all [...]

Using the Arts for Peace and Peace-building in Somalia

“Djibouti touts herself as the capitale culturelle and the eventful Fest’horn Festival has, without doubt, [...]

A legend, pioneer, master thespian, hero

“Next! Your name please,” St Peters said as he logged in the names of the [...]

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Ezra Wube: A remarkable Folklorist & Social Commentator

Ezra Wube was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He moved to the United [...]

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Sam Hopkins @ Dak’Art 2014: Insights into his Art

The role and significance of NGOs in Kenya found its way at this year’s Dak’Art [...]

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Lingering Images

It has been a great pilgrimage. Here are some of the images from various IN [...]

The Offering at the altar of the Dak’Art 2014 is awe-inspiring.

The offering at the altar of the Dak’Art 2014 is awe-inspiring. Since 2002, the Biennale [...]

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2013 in review

The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an [...]

Viva Jazz Viva – Africa’s grandest gathering is now 15

South Africa’s largest live music festival, the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF) celebrates its [...]

Artists in the Counties: An Opportunity to Get Involved

The county wheels continues to turn. Most governors have named their Cabinets and if it [...]

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