The burden of responsibility often placed on women whose children are born ‘imperfect’ in the eyes of society forced all of us watching Priscilla Anany’s film ‘ChildreN of the MountaiN’ to address some uncomfortable cultural truths still present in today’s modern world. Continue reading “Filmmaker explores the ‘burden’ of womanhood”
Should I be jubilating to learn that a total of three films made by Ghanaians and those from the diaspora will feature at the Film Africa festival in 2016? Continue reading “Film Africa 2016 and Ghana’s cinematic contributions”
This arresting image of South African chorister Eleanor Xiniwe, who toured Britain as part of the African Choir between 1891 and 1893, lay forgotten for over 100 years. Continue reading “Britain’s Black trailblazers”
It may not be a new phenomenon in the UK but it is refreshing to see so many second-generation Africans embracing their cultural roots and turning that appreciation into successful businesses. Continue reading “Making culture their business”
This page aims to celebrate the various strands of creativity that contribute to our rich and colourful cultures. This covers issues related to literature, music, art, history, religion, fashion, film and theatre. Continue reading “Culture”
Luton-based cultural organisation Ghana Society UK launched a new education drive on Saturday 7 May aimed at supporting rural women and children in Ghana. Continue reading “Ghana’s rural communities inspire new UK-based education project”
The Nsibidi graphic system of the Cross River State in south-east Nigeria and the Tifinagh script used by the Tuareg people of north-western Africa are just two examples of West African languages preserved in print. Continue reading “MisBeee @ West Africa Word, Symbol, Song”
Although on the surface it seems Ghana’s archaic chieftaincy structures have survived colonialism and are still celebrated and revered in modern times, I did not realise how much influence neighbouring tribes and British rule have had on the institution. Continue reading “Chieftaincy in Ghana – time for modernisation or time for an end?”
The film ‘Stranded in Canton’ – part of the 2015 Film Africa festival – is a simple and yet complex story that explores the blurred lines between one man’s hopes, and dreams and stone-cold reality. Continue reading “A Film Africa review of ‘Stranded in Canton’”
Trafalgar Square London hosted an eclectic mix of music, fashion and food from across the African Continent on 10 October 2015. Continue reading “MisBeee @ Africa on the Square”
If you didn’t make it to Africa Utopia @ the South Bank Centre, check out some of the designs here.
In the 12 months since I last attended Africa Fashion Week London (AFWL) 2014. Two trends have emerged that – for me – are indicators that fashion inspired by Africa’s many cultures and people is coming into its own. Continue reading “What is African fashion to you? – MisBeee @ AFWL 2015”
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