Nigerian Author and Producer, ARESE UGWU GOES From Adversity to Creative Triumph
Meet Arese Ugwu, a Nigerian author, entrepreneur, and personal finance expert best known for her book The Smart Money Woman: An African Girl’s Journey to Financial Freedom. She is one of the people who never let adversity get them down, but instead used that journey to come out on the ot
HONORING A VISIONARY LEADER: REFLECTING ON THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF ROBERT SOBUKWE IN HIS CENTENARY YEAR
As we celebrate 100 years since the birth of Robert Sobukwe, we are reminded that his legacy is not confined to the past—it is a call to action. His vision of a liberated and united Africa remains a beacon of hope even to today’s generation, urging us to confront the challenges of our
THE CULTURAL THREADS OF STYLE: PALMER AND THE RISE OF BUTTON BROTHERS IN AFRICAN FASHION
At the heart of Palmer’s designs is his ability to balance tradition and modernity. The Button Brothers brand takes a unique approach in honouring Africa - through various parts of their designing-making process, from the fibers used, job creation to producing about 70% of their clothing
PROMISED LANDS: ART X LAGOS 2024 AND THE CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN ART ON A GLOBAL STAGE
ART X Lagos has managed to elevate the standard of art in numerous ways, including becoming a beacon for both emerging and established African artists - offering a unique stage/platform for them to express and showcase their art. As for this year’s fair? It was not just a display of tale
STEVE BIKO: THE UNWAVERING PURSUIT OF TRUTH & GUT-WRENCHING APARTHEID TIMES
While Steve Biko's ideas and influence remain immortal, the journey towards getting justice for the political activist’s brutal murder has been a long and difficult process.
KATANGA, JANUARY 17: UNVEILING THE LEGACY AND AFTERMATH OF A REVOLUTIONARY’S ASSASSINATION, PATRICE LUMUMBA
Portraying Lumumba’s life and the enduring impact he has on African and global history, a new play titled ‘Katanga’ is set to premiere at the Market Theatre on the 7th of September 2024.
SANDILE (SANZA): THE YEOVILLE DINNER CLUB SPEARHEADS AFRICAN RENAISSANCE
Beyond the rich, delicious flavours of African cuisine, the Yeoville Dinner Club embodies the spirit of Pan-Africanism by uniting Africans from different parts of the continent with different backgrounds to share a meal.
The Future is Now: Inaugural Africa Career Summit
On the 29th of June 2024, the inaugural Africa Career Summit brought youth month to an innovative close. The vibrant city of Sandton, Johannesburg recently played host to the first-ever Africa Career Summit, a transformative event designed to empower the Africa’s ever-growing workforce.
