Ghanaian tenor out to transform opera music
Ghana is best known for such musical genres as highlife, hiplife, afrobeats and gospel. But one Kumasi-born artist is bucking that trend by carving a name for himself as Ghana’s first opera singer, (see here). Continue reading “Ghanaian tenor out to transform opera music”
What is African fashion to you? – MisBeee @ AFWL 2015
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”
August in Africa @ Covent Garden 2015
African pride was in abundance across central London as musicians and fashion designers showcased their creative talents on Saturday 1 August. Continue reading “August in Africa @ Covent Garden 2015”
London illustrator Lee gets creative
London artist Lee White is a young talent that has designs on creating his own comic characters and establishing an illustration business in the future. Continue reading “London illustrator Lee gets creative”
Adinkra – more than just a pretty face
What is Adinkra? I put that question to friends and family recently expecting some consistency in the response. But I was surprised by how varied the replies were and how complex and mysterious the Adinkra story is. Continue reading “Adinkra – more than just a pretty face”
MisBeee Writes @ Africa Writes 2015
Attending Africa Writes – the annual African literary festival in London – was an impulsive decision for me. A quick scour of the programme: a hop on the bus, and although 15 minutes late, I managed to sneak into the British Library auditorium without too many disapproving looks. Continue reading “MisBeee Writes @ Africa Writes 2015”
Ghanaians in Parliament: forging political partnerships
Kwasi Kwarteng, Adam Afriyie and Sam Gyimah are the three MPs of Ghanaian heritage that spring to mind when I think of Ghanaians in Parliament – not a group of men and women from my Motherland milling about metres from the Houses of Parliament in Westminster, London. Continue reading “Ghanaians in Parliament: forging political partnerships”
Azania – exploring cultural unity across ancient Africa
Although it is considered impolite to eavesdrop, the following conversation I overheard on my way home from work was enough to make me toy with the idea of taking the long route home instead of exiting at my usual stop. Continue reading “Azania – exploring cultural unity across ancient Africa”
Côte d’Ivoire sculptures: unmasking the truth
It is a rare treat for me to go to a museum showcasing African art. But when I do, face masks, figurines and other sculptured pieces tend to be displayed as an afterthought – in my opinion. Continue reading “Côte d’Ivoire sculptures: unmasking the truth”
Talking Twi with TV’s Ortis Kwame Deley
A recent documentary hosted by Channel 5’s The Gadget Show presenter Ortis Deley on language endangerment in the Ghanaian community got me thinking about my own fluency in my parents’ language Twi. Continue reading “Talking Twi with TV’s Ortis Kwame Deley”
Hidden histories: Jamaica’s colourful legacies
Small, perfectly formed but bursting with information is how I would describe the Jamaica Hidden Histories Exhibition at the Oxo Gallery in South Bank, London. And organiser Full Spectrum Productions did well to weave so much of Jamaica’s rich history into such a small space. Continue reading “Hidden histories: Jamaica’s colourful legacies”
Made in Ghana – The art of promoting home-grown talent
Without the aid of Google, could you name 10 contemporary Ghanaian painters, sculptors, or visual artists? How about five, two or one? Did you struggle? I managed two – Kofi Agorsor and Godfried Donkor, which is a shame when you consider the massive contribution Ghanaian artists have and continue to bestow upon the art world. Continue reading “Made in Ghana – The art of promoting home-grown talent”
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