Africa Matters

Kamala Harris: “Hip-Hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”

Kamala Harris invited some of rap’s top artists, from Lil Wayne to Slick Rick, to perform on Saturday at her home in Washington, D.C., for what she called “the first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States.”  Harris celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop from a stage built on her lawn with…

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Getting Your Nails Done in Ancient Africa

Indigenous nail art practices from Africa include henna, beading, painting and plant and clay ancient African nail art designs. These manicures are not just nail art; they are living manifestations of a rich African culture painted with threads of heritage, pride, and artistic innovation.  The ingenuity of women shines as they artfully craft stunning nail designs, turning their nails…

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Mr Eazi Launches Africa Art Exhibition Alongside New Album

Afrobeats star, Mr Eazi, is making waves in the art world as he announces an innovative collaboration with 13 talented artists across Africa. Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade, is taking his creativity to new heights by blending music and art in a way never seen before. The “Leg…

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Zuhura: The African lioness sparking global transformation

Zuhura, who co-founded Poetry255 with her partner Lydia Kasese, has been a passionate advocate for nurturing local talent and providing a platform for poets to inspire, educate, and empower themselves and their communities. In a stirring moment of poetic brilliance, Zuhura Sengenge, whose stage name is Zuhura the African Lioness, captivated the hearts of thousands at the Women Deliver…

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The Case of Energy Ministry: Investigate all Parliamentary Standing Committees!

Sikika Press statement, Tuesday 19 July 2011: The withdrawal of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals’ budget during the Parliamentary debate is evidence that the responsible Parliamentary Committee either intentionally or unintentionally, did not perform their prerogative role of scrutinizing the budget well. An independent investigation inquiry should be set up to look into the possibility that Parliamentary Standing…

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Fast-tracking EA Political Federation: Tanzanians have reasons to be skeptical

*By Emmanuel Kihaule: *“THE people of East Africa should not be denied the right to deliberate on the federation. Leaders come and go, but the people will always be there.” This is how President Jakaya Kikwete of Tanzania cautioned about the fast-tracking exercise of the East African Political Federation during the 7 th Summit of the East African Community…

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Free children from malaria – youth summit in Dar es Salaam

The Royal Commonwealth Society will hold a Malaria Youth Summit in Dar es Salaam on Wednesday 20th July. The Summit will take place at the British Council and be attended by 30 secondary school students. The event will include a panel discussion, featuring a wide range of speakers from organisations working on the malaria prevention programme in Tanzania, a…

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