Art & Culture

Amid the hum of engines and the ceaseless choreography of traffic, I kept searching not just for respite from the heat or wifi or good coffee, but for something literary. I was looking for the celebrated writer Abdulrazak Gurnah. Not the man (he hasn’t lived in Zanzibar for decades), but the essence of his writing, informed by this place: the ache of exile, the weight of history, the restless question of belonging he grapples with.

The Widows’ Empowerment Program is an initiative dedicated to giving hope, nurturing resilience and fostering independence among the widows who have continued to face increased vulnerability due to economic hardships, social isolation, legal discrimination and emotional distress.

In Africa, colonial languages remain entrenched in governance, education, law, trade and different cultural identities across the continent today. However, digital technologies, especially AI-powered language tools, are offering unprecedented opportunities to dissolve these barriers and amplify Africa’s voice.

Africa's animation industry has seen remarkable growth in recent years, captivating audiences worldwide with its unique storytelling and creativity. From South Africa to Nigeria, these studios have been making waves and significantly contributing to the vibrant animation landscape across the continent.

Ibadan is where the Mbari Club once gathered, an experimental space where Nigerian writers, artists and thinkers – among them Chinua Achebe, Wole Soyinka, JP Clark, Christopher Okigbo, Uche Okeke, Bruce Onobrakpeya, Mabel Segun and South Africa’s Es'kia Mphahlele – met, debated and dreamed in the 1960s and 70s.

A personal reflection on identity, womanhood, unlearning, and the power of reclaiming one’s voice.