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Aug 8, 17 •
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival celebrates women filmmakers of color with the Public Award for the Best Film Directed by a Woman of Color. Recent winners include: Zeinabu Irene Davis for “Spirits of Rebellion: Black Cinema from UCLA”...
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Jun 21, 17 •
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A little over two years ago, we were introduced to the work of Penda Diakite, a US-based visual artist who employed the use of mixed media to create captivating art pieces. Hakili Jagabo (English translation: reflection or exercise of the mind), is...
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Jun 1, 17 •
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Who says African foods can’t be healthy? Deciding to became vegan when you are used to a diet of traditional African cuisine can be tough. Although rich in taste and flavor, a lot of dishes of African heritage are often high in calories, high in fat and...
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May 15, 17 •
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‘BEAUTIFUL is a celebration of diversity in black beauty captured through the lens of Paris-based Cameroon-born photographer Mario Epanya.’ – SHOKO PRESS The hardback publication is 168-pages and features stunning photographs of everyday...
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Apr 24, 17 •
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Ghanaian based photographer Ben Bond’s latest collection of images is a celebration of the vibrant color palette of the African continent. In ‘Colors of Africa’, Bond experiments with bold Africa fabrics and vibrants ethnic prints. With...
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Apr 24, 17 •
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Rising star Yvonne Hercules has just released the visuals for her song ‘Roving’. ‘Roving’ explores issues of politics and race and is inspired ‘ in part by Ava DuVernay’s 2016 documentary film 13th’ and police brutality...
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Mar 26, 17 •
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British writer Sarah Aluko recently released her debut collection of poems that explores her journey to womanhood and self discovery. Alike collaborated with fellow Londoner artist Lola Betiku, who provided the illustrations for the anthology. Synopsis...
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Mar 15, 17 •
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Introducing upcoming Holland-based recording artist 21 year old Nana Fofie with a mashup of ‘Mad Over You’ by Nigerian Afrobeata artist Rundown and ‘Ohema’ by DJ Spinall. Links: Instagram: Nanafofiee Twitter: Nanafofiee Facebook: Nana...
