Tag Archives: African culture

Nicknamed Omo Sexy, the singer and Nigerian actress, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, is an outstanding woman. She excels herself in her capacity to change order of things into the positive way and in a much infinitely small domain or more large, inside a national but also regional or global scope. Mother …

They are successful, they are famous, and they have money. They are Africans and they are a reference regarding music. They are the most appreciated artists on the continent. Indeed, the French site « Huffington Post » has just published the list of the 10 richest African singers. Without great surprise, the …

The artist Beninese musician, Stan Tohon will present on the coming 7th June at the Casino Planetarium in the city of Pougues-les-Eaux, France within the framework of the 4th edition of the festival « Caravane d’Afrique« . The King of « Tchink system » will share the stage with the famous Cameroonian singer saxophonist, …

The Senegalese Minister of Culture, Abdoul Aziz Mbaye, announced on Tuesday at the opening of the senegalo-Indian forum in the national Big Theater that a « Cinema house » will be built soon in Dakar, Senegal, a commitment of the Indian company « Marwah Studio ». This building includes in particular a training Institute …

From 4th to 8th June 2014, Dakar will be the confluence point of all kinds of expressions emanating from Hip-hop and urban cultures during the of the 9th edition of Festa2H, the international festival of Hip-hop and urban cultures. Rap, djing, dance, slam, graffiti, etc., will again be in the …

The Togolese Jules Minsob Logou, the inventor of « Foufoumix » machine, honours his country by winning on 5th May 2014 in Abuja, Nigeria, the 2nd Innovation Prize for African (PIA) edition 2014. And the piece of news makes the pride of a whole nation mainly the one of the Togolese Head …

In Senegal, Sidy Bouya Mbaye is the only visually handicapped politician to be political party leader. The leader of the Alliance for Citizen Consciousness (ACC-Nitté) has just published his first novel entitled « Le Rescapé » (The Survivor). The book, dedicated to the South African former president Nelson Mandela died on 5th …

Africa is honored again by the ecumenical Jury in the Cannes film festival that awards its prize 2014 to the Mauritanian film-maker, Abderrahman Sissako for his movie « Timbuktu ».   « Timbuktu » is a full-length film which tells the life and the resistance worthy of men and women in Tombouctou who want …

The international fame of Faouzi Bensaidi is unprecedented and his movies are making world tour. « Mort à Vendre« , the last full-length film of the Moroccan director will be soon be projected in Japan whereas his « Outsiders » will be broadcast during the World Cup in Brazil. The movie « Mort à Vendre« , …

Nicknamed King of Togolese music, King Papavi Mensah has been staying since last 14th May in Japan where has been presenting through the big cities of the country until 26th May. This tour that is occurring within the framework of African day celebration, is supported by Togo embassy in Japan, …

Today, the Ivorian David Monsoh belongs to the list of the most famous African producers. The man, whose name appears in several African and West Indian artists’ songs, is famous by his capacity to make of illustrious unknowns, real stars. Gaji Celi, Koffi Olimidé, Magic System and Fally Ipupa are …

The Beninese star of Hollywood, Djimon Hounsou, who is staying at present on his native land, announced on Wednesday in Cotonou, the realization of a movie about « King Béhanzin », Beninese and African great history figure (1845-1906). For the Hollywood actor, Benin is a land of great culture which rich heritage …

The duet Master Just / Barabas that forms the famous Togolese musical group, Toofan, are henceforth playing in the big league. Recently nominated in the MTV Awards in South Africa in the category of the best French-speaking group, Toofan has again just been nominated in BET Awards in the category …

« A different way of showing African reality« , such is the objective that set by Moussa Fofana and his friend Alex Poblah, Maguette MBow and Céline Crespin by launching one year ago the start-up Yeelenpix. Composed of words Light and Pixel, Yeelenpix is the first world picture library aimed at Africa …

Ashanti king, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, reached the throne in the chieftainship of Ghana exactly 15 years ago. Last weekend, the second biggest city of Ghana, Kumasi vibrated at the rhythm of a great celebration in honor of Osei Tutu II Festivities in the look of a « big festivity in …

With its success in 2013, the Nollywood Week festival comes back this year with more new things. From 5th to 8th June in Paris, African cinema and particularly Nigerian movies commonly called « Ibo movies » will be in the spotlight. For four days, the public will have the privilege to discover …

33 years after her death, the works of the Senegalese academic, Mariama Bâ continue to influence the world of writing. The communications presented by Mariama Bâ were collected in a book that has just been published in La Brousse editions. The foreword of the book was carefully written by the …

Guinean poets will discuss of poetry and difficulties it faces on the next 6th June in Conakry. The initiative comes from the French-Guinean Cultural Centre (CCFG), which decided to dedicate this day to professionals of fine arts. Supported by « Ganndal » Editions, a Round Table will be led by poetry actors …

Cultural mixing between Jamaica and Ghana with the union of Sharon Marley Prendergast, the daughter of Bob Marley, the world legend of reggae song, and a Ghanaian, Ekow Alabi Savage. Ekow and Sharon are henceforth, husband and wife at the end of a marriage with great fanfare on last 13th …

The 16th edition of Africajarc festival opens in Cajarc (France) from 24th to 27th July 2014. The rich African cultures will be celebrated again during 4 days that will last the event. For this year, the African music diva, Angélique Kidjo marks her return with « Eve« , her last album. Corneille …

« Domestic Tourism: what strategies of promotion? », it’s under this theme that is placed the 11th edition of the International Tourism Show of Ouagadougou (SITHO) that will be held from 2nd to 5th October of this year in the capital town of Burkina Faso. The agenda of activities of this meeting …

Anyone can’t help bursting into laughter when following their entertainment. Extravagant disguises, musical instruments made with recycled waste, they have everything to seduce their audience. What was at first an idea of teenagers became a professional activity that gave reputation to these young people beyond their native country. Mentolato is …

The Cameroonian group X-Maleya, is no more satisfied with seducing its local public. Roger, Auguste and Haïssama decided to value their talents in other climes. The trio thus set out to conquer Europe. Olympia, the mythical room that consecrates talents of the world will welcome the group on 14th September. …

The Nigerian singer has been swiping promotion contracts. The designer of « Kukéré », a by-product of Azonto, is now a leading ambassador for the Chinese multinational technology company, Lenovo. The star previously signed several contracts among which 5 with multinationals. The partnership agreement is worth approximately 30 million Nairas. Some people …

Jamel Debbouze and all his team are organizing for the 4th consecutive time, « Marrakech du Rire » (Marrakesh of Laughter) festival in Morocco. For this year in association with the mobile phone operator « Inwi« , a first competition is dedicated to Moroccan funny podcasts « to give a chance to young humorists of …

The Moroccan humorist and actor, Gad Elmaleh will be presente on 17th and 18th June in Casablanca, Morocco his new entertainment entitled « Sans Tambour » (Without Drum), that has been sensational at the Olympia of Paris for a month. The show will take place in the hall of Mohammed V Complex. …

A new concept is getting ready to take possession of African continent. More and more African women are proudly raising their natural and frizzy hair. The hair curling, wigs and weaving which were in fashionable for several decades tend to lose ground. All started from social networks with the creation …

After Yaoundé (Cameroon) in 2013, it’s now the turn of the Togolese capital town to welcome « MISS BEAUTY AFRICA », the prestigious beauty contest which aims at being, according to organizers, a great party of beauty celebration of women between 18 and 28 years old of Africa. The event occurs once …

African Diaspora has organized year by year and henceforth, does not misses any opportunity in order to make show. Cameroonian students and students living all over Germany participated on 10th May in the casting of the edition 2014 of Miss / Mister Cameroonian Challenge which finale is planned on 9th …

The Senegalese writer Cheik Hamidou Kane, the author of the famous book « Ambiguous Adventure », interviewed by the site Africultures on the fringe of the last book and book fair held in Geneva (from 30th April to 4th May 2014) evoked the future Africa that has to pass by a federation …