So Long a Letter Mariama Ba
Mariama Ba revered education. Not surprising since she was born into a educated Muslim family in which her father was the first minister of health in Senegal. Her father insisted she focus her...
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Lupita Nyong’o and Rihanna in a Film
Several sources have stated that a Rihanna and Lupita Nyong’o collaboration is the works! It all started with these photos circulating Twitter and other social media websites and a commentator stating: ” Rihanna looks...
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Miguel Algarin Poetry
I came from a family where culture prevailed. My folks gave me a love of culture. So there is nothing surprising about Shakespeare being in my life. It would be surprising if he weren’t....
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Haitian Novelist Jacques Stephen Alexis
The trees fall from time to time, but the voice of the forest never loses its power. Life begins.- Jacques Stephen Alexis Brought up into one of Haiti’s literary families, Jacques Stephen Alexis’s father,...
Namsa Leuba Guinean Photographer
Namsa Leuba is a Swiss and Guinean visual artist noted for her colorful marination of African supernatural folktales and unique interpretations of the human body. Her bold work in exhibiting traditional Guinean ceremonies such as exorcism; which had...
David Goldblatt South African Photographer
Known for his visual documentation of apartheid in South Africa and of the beauty of his homeland, David Goldblatt is an internationally noted photographer. His vision in pictures has been showcased in monochrome and...
Zanele Muholi South African Photographer
I love photography. Especially when it’s enveloped in resonant storytelling. I’ve been exploring African photographers in depth recently and hopefully you find their stories as captivating as I have. Zanele Muholi is an electrifying...
Black Actors in France
African actors in France that have made notable achievements in the film world.Here are some of the better knows ones. Enjoy! Hubert Koundé Born on December 30, 1970, in Benin, Koundé is a...
African Cinema Discussion at TIFF
Here’s an intriguing talk on a short film titled Mwansa the Great and contemporary African movies.The discussion was one of many held during at the Toronto International Film Festival-Lightbox. Enjoy! Share ┌(˘⌣˘)ʃ
Watch Free Movies Online on 10 Best Websites
Here’s a list of websites where you can watch movies online FREE! You can see these free movies online without downloading. MOVIETV4U WATCHMOVIESPRO Putlocker MerDB Yify Solar movie Watch Movies Pro Free Movie...
Check out the trailer for Half of A Yellow Sun
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s enthralling prize-winning novel has been translated into the silver screen by Nigerian-born British playwright, Biyi Bandele. This heart wrenching drama illuminates the personal stories of the indignities and atrocities suffered during the Nigerian Civil War....
Lupita Nyong’o’s Interests
Get to know Lupita Nyong’o a little bit more! Submitted via Harper’s Bazaar LUPITA NYONG’O SHARES HER CULTURAL OBSESSIONS The Oscar-winning actress shares what she’s currently reading and watching. MUSEUMS I love...
Movies: Angelina Jolie To Direct Elephant Poaching Tale ‘Africa’ For Skydance
Originally posted on Deadline Angelina Jolie has found her next movie to direct. The actress and now busy helmer has signed on to for Africa, an epic tale for David Ellison’s Skydance Productions. Written...
Best Charlize Theron Movies
Here’s a list of Charlize Theron’s best films! Born in 7th of August 1975, Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress, producer and fashion model. She rose to fame in the late...
