Engaging with the historical economies of racist imagery through citation and repetition, his art shows how “visual referents circulating in different geographic and exhibitionary context generate their own image worlds,” countering the commodification or invisibility of black bodies. Jean-Christophe Maur on Thebe Phetogo Blackbody Composite siren, 2020, courtesy Kó and the artist (first published: November 5, 2021 Thebe Phetogo’s haunting paintings stun the viewer with their vivid green. Not one of the soft greens found in nature but mineral, chemical pigments redolent of the color of absinth and cobalt bromide. A bright artificial green, a…
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Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park lies at the centre of Ghana’s capital, Accra. Recently renovated, it is dedicated to the memory of Kwame Nkrumah, the leader of Ghana’s independence struggle and its first president. Marking the spot of his final resting place at the park is a massive statue.The statue has been continuously contested since its original commission in 1956 and its unveiling at the first anniversary of independence in 1958. As a social anthropologist who has researched and written about Kwame Nkrumah themed monuments, I have explored the contradiction that generally characterises monuments: built as lasting memories, they remain embedded…
General View of the CAF Champions trophy by Staff Reporter Wednesday Oct 04, 2023. 16:39 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has revealed details of the 2023/24 Inter-Club competitions group stage draw.The official draw will be conducted on Friday, 06 October 2023 in Johannesburg, South Africa with the group stage matches set to start between 24 and 25 November 2023.“The draw will start at 12h00 GMT (14h00 Johannesburg) with the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup draw. This will be followed by the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League draw at 13h00 GMT (15h00 Johannesburg),” a CAF statement read.CAF Champions League Qualified Clubs Al…
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has renewed a partnership agreement with South Africa-based Thelo DB Proprietary Limited (Thelo DB), signing an MoU to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations The MoU was signed to support railway corridor and network development, as well as operations. (Image source: Adobe Stock) This includes the opportunity to expand infrastructure and enhance operational efficiencies of existing networks. Under the terms of the MoU, Thelo DB will review each railway project from a technical perspective and provide technical solutions. Afreximbank will consider the diagnostic technical and feasibility analysis undertaken by Thelo DB and…
Now that the sensational summer days are behind us and the cool breeze of fall embraces us, our fashion journey is set to take an exciting turn. We sizzled through summer with the hottest trends, and that’s not letting up even with the dipped temps. This fall, circle skirts are set to steal the spotlight, becoming a formidable go-to fashion piece. In light of that, let’s delve into the art of styling circle skirts for this autumn season. Whether you’re stepping out for a casual brunch or fancy soirée, we’ve got you covered with some chic suggestions to make your…
In recent years, the allure of Maasai culture has attracted a lot of tourism to Boma settlements, leading to an increase in visitors seeking to experience firsthand the unique traditions and lifestyle of the Maasai people.However, we see that for a lot of travelers, this is not the experience they hoped for. Are you thinking of adding a Boma visit to your Tanzania travel itinerary? Have a read through below and decide for yourself if it is the right experience for you.A Maasai Boma is a traditional settlement inhabited by the Maasai people, an indigenous ethnic group primarily found in…
Buchanan (Liberia) (AFP) – In a schoolroom, young Liberians take it in turns to draw an image expressing what they fear most as they become eligible to vote for the first time. Issued on: 04/10/2023 – 07:34Modified: 04/10/2023 – 10:29 4 min One of the 18- to 25-year-olds depicts a man on the ground, tears rolling down his face, as his neighbour stands over him holding the crime weapon.Entitled “war”, the image sums up what many worry about most: a return to violence.The fear is never far from the surface in a country scarred by back-to-back civil wars.Between 1989 and…
The world needs 44 million more teachers if education is to be provided to every child, according to new figures from Unesco.The education and culture agency said 9% of primary school teachers quit the profession in 2022, almost double the rate of 4.6% in 2015.Audrey Azoulay, the director-general of Unesco, said: “Teachers play a vital role in our societies, yet this profession is facing a major vocations crisis. Some regions of the world lack candidates. Other regions face a very high dropout rate during the first few years of work. In both cases, the answer is the same: we must…
Matloga’s work is political, personal and universal at the same time. Growing up in a deeply troubled, racist society does leave its traces. These are counterbalanced by family life, love, friendship and the joy of living. Machtel Leij on Neo Matloga (first published: July 4, 2019) Neo Matloga in Fries Museum in Leeuwarden, The Netherlands Realism is rather fictional in the art works of Neo Matloga ( South Africa, 1993). This fiction is built out of snippets of existing images, photographs of people of color, used in combination with painting in…
In a nation that traces its roots to the child of an equestrian, young men on horseback continue a racing tradition.Updated October 2, 2023 at 5:51 a.m. EDT|Published October 2, 2023 at 2:00 a.m. EDTMadi Dermé, 57, performs with his horse in a street in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, in July. (Adrien Bitibaly for The Washington Post) Comment on this storyCommentOUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso — Every Sunday afternoon, hundreds of people gather at this dusty racetrack on the outskirts of Burkina Faso’s capital, ready for a show.Horse culture in Burkina Faso dates back hundreds of years and is intertwined with the origin…