Britain’s Black trailblazers
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”
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Culture
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”
Chieftaincy in Ghana – time for modernisation or time for an end?
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?”
An interview with ‘Gold Coast’ film co-producer Kwame Boadi
In October, I had the opportunity to speak with Ghanaian TV director Kwame Boadi of inGenius Africa about his move into feature film production. Many of you know may know him for such TV series as Sunshine Avenue, Abiba, and Sun City. Continue reading “An interview with ‘Gold Coast’ film co-producer Kwame Boadi”
MisBeee @ Africa Utopia 2015
If you didn’t make it to Africa Utopia @ the South Bank Centre, check out some of the designs here.
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”
Notting Hill Carnival and its Crichlow connections
I pulled out this Evening Standard article ‘Girl on the Run‘ because I’ve been an avid fan of Lenora Crichlow ever since she starred in ‘Sugar Rush’ and ‘Material Girl’ – two of my favourite programmes. Continue reading “Notting Hill Carnival and its Crichlow connections”
The Brasil 2014 World Cup: a family affair
As Ghana limbers up to do some damage in this year’s Brasil (spelt the Portuguese Brasilian way) 2014 World Cup, it got me thinking about how deep the ties between the West African nation and the country that gave us samba and carnival actually are. Continue reading “The Brasil 2014 World Cup: a family affair”
Re-writing history with a walk
Walking through the streets of St Paul’s and Bank in London recently I was taken by the concentration of churches, guilds and financial institutions and their impressive architecture. Continue reading “Re-writing history with a walk”
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