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Fashola on Biafra at the Achebe Colloquium 2012

This Day 04 Apr 2025
... multidisciplinary scholars, business leaders, civic leaders, students and artistes convened by the foremost writer of African descent, globally-acclaimed  novelist, essayist and icon, Prof.
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South African artist champions hyenas in 'eco-queer' quest

Emporia Gazette 03 Apr 2025
They are often disparaged as ugly, sly and cruel scavengers but for South African artist Hannelie Coetzee, hyenas are symbols of female power and the normalisation of queerness ... .
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Miami philanthropists donate an American masterpiece to Britain’s Tate Modern

Wtop 03 Apr 2025
Pérez and Darlene Pérez that also will help Tate expand its collection of works by Latin American and African artists ... The Pérez donation includes works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora, ...
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Miami philanthropists donate an American masterpiece to Britain's Tate Modern

North Shore News 03 Apr 2025
Pérez and Darlene Pérez that also will help Tate expand its collection of works by Latin American and African artists ... The Pérez donation includes works by artists from Africa and the African diaspora, ...
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Basquiat to Delaney: inside the exhibition honouring 50 years of art in Black Paris

AOL 02 Apr 2025
a self-portrait by the South African artist Gerard Sekoto completed in 1947 ... painter, came to live in Paris in the late 19th century, which became a draw for other African American artists to arrive.
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Architect of harmony: Kerolin Govender's journey through music and design

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
In the vibrant heart of Durban, where the sun meets the sea, a unique artistic journey unfolds ... This platform serves as a beacon for artists to come together, fusing Indo-African collaborations with classical and contemporary Indian music.
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DJ Venom announces highly-anticipated Skuta Baba 'Pitori Edition' remix set to drop this Friday

Independent online (SA) 02 Apr 2025
Skuta Baba became a staple in South African music, with fans singing along to its memorable chorus. Following the success of the original, a remix was released, featuring an all-star lineup of South African artists.
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Soundtrack of the struggle

Mail Guardian South Africa 02 Apr 2025
Some might say the influences of Makeba’s time in Guinea morphed her sonic palette as well, with her influence on South African artists like Thandiswa Mazwai, an influence of Wav Gardn, laying the foundations for the amalgamation.
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Scene Calendar: Theater in High Springs, dance at SF, live music, and art in Cedar Key

The Gainesville Sun 02 Apr 2025
Celebrating the Spelman Art Collection.” Through 39 works by nearly 30 artists, “Silver Linings” uplifts the legacy of artists of African descent spanning the 20th century through the contemporary ...
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5 Young Women for 2025: Passion for dance guides Nonye Brantley's many connections

Tallahassee Democrat 02 Apr 2025
Nonye had the exceptional opportunity to partner with FSU’s Opening Nights to sponsor and bring to the stage Complexions Contemporary Ballet Company, a group that has shaped and mentored her as a young artist.
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Opposition-led boycott in Turkey expands to int'l shows, Muse under pressure to withdraw

Bianet 02 Apr 2025
Among the boycott's targets is DBL Entertainment, a major event organizer whose clients include international artists. South African comedian Trevor Noah's Apr 23 performance in İstanbul was recently canceled by the company without providing a reason.
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Southern Highland Craft Guild hosts conference to celebrate Appalachian craft and culture

BlueRidgeNow 01 Apr 2025
Jim McDowell, a celebrated African American potter known for his work in the face jug tradition, which intertwines African and Appalachian influences to tell powerful stories of ancestry and ...
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LeeMcKrazy and Scotts Maphuma's sold-out UK tour showcases South African Amapiano talent

Independent online (SA) 01 Apr 2025
A chart-topping musical artist electrified UK audiences with two consecutive sold-out performances in Birmingham and London ... Their success story demonstrates how South African artists are making their mark globally.
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Katara dazzles visitors with diverse artistic and heritage performances on second day of Eid

The Peninsula 01 Apr 2025
The Asian and African folklore performances were also a draw for visitors, as artistic groups performed popular dances from various African countries, in addition to distinguished performances from Egypt and Syria.
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