Child marriage is a serious problem in many parts of the world, especially here in Africa, where it affects millions of girls every year. It deprives them of their rights, education, health, and future. But one woman in Malawi decided to change that. She is Theresa Kachindamoto, the first female chief of the Ngoni tribe, and she has broken over…
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In the world of contemporary literature, Joan Thatiah emerges as a distinctive and influential figure, blending her roles as a 35-year-old lawyer, author, wife, mother, and a sole daughter in a large family. Her literary journey is marked by profound conviction, echoing through each page she pens. In each of her books, Joan delves not only into her own life…
If you love colour theory, hello fellow chromophile! Depending on your cultural background and individual experiences, different colours evoke various psychological and emotional responses, influencing perceptions, moods, and even decision making. It then becomes a no-brainer that you should willfully and consciously influence what you feel. The same way you dress to impress, this approach can be applied when you…
In a world steeped in the grandeur of politics and power, celebrated artist Kehinde Wiley has once again taken the art scene by storm with his remarkable exhibition, “Maze of Power,” hosted at the prestigious Musée du Quai Branly – Jacques Chirac- in Paris. Wiley’s canvases are more than just portraits; they are windows into the intricate dynamics between African…
In a realm where imagination knows no bounds, Beserat Debebe, the visionary founder of Etan Comics, has been painting vibrant tapestries of African fantasy and superhero narratives since 2018. As the company approaches its sixth anniversary, Debebe stands on the precipice of a remarkable achievement: the realisation of his grandest dreams in the form of “Long Distance,” a captivating Pan-African…
In the hushed corridors of history, certain moments linger as resonant echoes forever etched in our collective memory. Kenya’s 1982 coup d’état attempt is one such moment—a pivotal turning point that continues to reverberate through time. Now, an art installation titled ‘Amplitudes of Dawn’ transports us back to that fateful night and invites us to embark on an auditory odyssey…