The legacy of iconic singer Miriam Makeba and her art of activism
South Africa’s world famous singer and activist Miriam Makeba (1932-2008) would have turned 90 on 4 March 2022.
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I think I need therapy. Here are 5 types of psychotherapy to help with almost any mental health problem
Let’s look at several types of psychotherapy (also known as talking therapy) that have the potential to help with almost any mental health problem.
Meet Victoria Namusisi, the Remarkable Woman Providing Shelter for Hundreds of Kids From Disadvantaged Backgrounds in Uganda
In an exclusive interview with FunTimes, Namusisi discusses the origin and passion behind her impactful philanthropy.
Nollywood could see a major boost from Nigeria’s new copyright law – an expert explains why
Nigeria has finally updated its 2004 copyright law, bringing it into the digital era – where the entertainment industry has been for decades already.
Beyoncé is not the most commercially successful artist of our age but she might be one of the most culturally significant
In 2023, Beyoncé won the Grammy for best dance/electronic album and in the process became the Grammy’s most-awarded artist.
Timeless review: Nigerian star Davido’s new album is mostly form over substance
Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido (David Adeleke) has demonstrated himself to be a master of showboating.
The Potential of African Renewable Energy Resources and the Push Towards Sustainable Development
In recent years, there has been an increasing awareness of the need for sustainable development and renewable energy’s role in reaching this aim.
Africans in World War 1: artist William Kentridge’s epic theatre production restores forgotten histories
The Head & The Load tells the forgotten stories of Africans in World War 1, who served mostly as porters for European armies on the continent.
My favourite fictional character: Queenie, a young Black woman living and dating in London, is ‘complex, funny, broken, fun’
Popularly billed as “Bridget Jones meets Americanah”, Queenie is the story of a 25-year-old Jamaican British woman living in London, working at a national newspaper, and navigating life after a messy breakup with long-term boyfriend Tom.
4 lessons from Serena Williams for sportswomen in Africa
We asked Kenyan political sociologist and gender expert Awino Okech what lessons can be learned for African women in sports when reflecting on Williams’ career.