Stories from an African perspective
The biographical documentary that carefully captures the life of legendary artist El Anatsui, tracing the artistic endeavors that led to his rise in popularity in the global art world, made an inspiring debut on Mother's Day, May 12th, 2024 at the prestigious Lincoln Centre in New York.
Read MoreCelebrating a remarkable and extraordinary visit to Lanre Olagoke's Regent Street Studio in London, where I had the privilege of spending time with the esteemed artist and painter, Lanre Olagoke MBE.
Read MoreIn honor of the late musical genius ORLANDO JULIUS. His legacy is carries on through his devoted loving wife Latoya Aduke - Afro Soul
Read MoreThere is a brand-new Nigerian art fair dedicated to supporting emerging artists that is coming up in Lagos from 22nd to 31st March, 2024. +234Art Fair is dedicated to nurturing and uplifting the burgeoning art industry in Nigeria by providing a platform that supports emerging artists and encourages art acquisition.
Read MoreA tale of two communities - Adinkra Village, Ntonso is home to Ghana’s ancient tradition of weaving, dying, stamping, stitching and symbols. Over the Christmas holidays, an Indianapolis Sorority stopped by to fulfill their own developmental pledge.
Read MoreOn November 7 2023, the Biographical Documentary "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" was screened during the 12th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in Lagos, Nigeria. Here are the highlights of the event.
Read MoreThe 25th Edition of The Lagos Book & Art Festival (LABAF) holding at Lagos Freedom Park on November 13-19, 2023; promises to be a seven-day communal feast with top global literary giants.
Read MoreMax Hollein, Director and Chief Executive Officer of The Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, recently hosted members of The NY Foreign Press Center to a breakfast tour, and answered the burning question on every African fashionista’s mind.
Read MoreThe Biographical Documentary "DELA: The Making of El Anatsui" has been selected to screen in the 12th Anniversary Edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF). The screenings will take place in Lagos, Nigeria, scheduled to run from Nov. 5th-11th, 2023.
Read MoreThe Musical Society of Nigeria Center otherwise called The MUSON Center, sits in Onikan Lagos and stands out as a cultural icon in the overall Nigeria art space. Mudiare Onobrakpeya reflects on the undeniable impact of its founder, Chief Akintola Williams at his funeral in Lagos. Thank you for The MUSON Center. Rest in peace Sir. From all art lovers and us at Africa-Related
Read MoreAnd with those words, The Brooklyn Museum took on the challenge thrown by the legendary Spike Lee - to curate his life's works as filmmaker and cultural icon, in an exhibition themed "Creative Sources"
Read MoreNEW YORK CITY: Africa-Related caught up with musician Yusuf Hussein from Ghana. He and his vocalist played a short piece on his talking drum and sang in Hausa language extolling the virtues of doing good. (Video by Africa-Related)
Read MoreWhey Ham is a new documentary narrated by Yahaya Maikori, an entertainment lawyer turned filmmaker and 'son of the soil', that investigates the global spread and undeniable impact of the Nok Culture - Africa's Oldest Civilisation.
Read MoreOne of New York’s biggest art fairs designed to bring together global exhibitors
Read MoreThe name Khalil Gibran usually sparks a conversation about his popular 1923 book, The Prophet, but this world renowned Lebanese American author is also known as a powerful artist, poet and essayist.
The 25th edition of Bruce Onobrakpeya's Harmattan Workshop Retreat recently took place on August 13-25 2023 at the Onobrakpeya's Art Center in Agbarha-Otoh Delta State, Nigeria.
Read MoreFela Kuti was one of the most significant musical icons in the history of black music. Born on September 21, 1938, Fela grew up during a time of change in Africa. After colonial rule by European nations ended and independence was achieved, the country’s new leaders began asserting a socialist economic system that critics claim caused widespread poverty and corruption.
Read MoreFans of the 1990s TV series WILL & GRACE get immersed in an exhibition at PALEY Media Center to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary
Read MoreI finally made it to the last day of the ”Intertwined” exhibition by Wangenchi Mutu, the Kenyan born American visual artist, painter and sculptor, whose thirty year body of work showed at The New Museum in the Bowery district of New York from March to June 4, 2023.
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