The recently concluded 7th Edition of the Gambia’s Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival has been referred to as one of its kind on the historic Island of Janjanbureh also known as McCarthy Island and Georgetown. The festival took place from the 26th to 28th of January 2024. The three-day festival brought together thousands of visitors, tourists, and […]
Ghana will take part in this year’s Reconnecting Afro Root Carnival in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, from February 9 to February 14. Taking place under the theme ‘Reconnecting with our Roots,’ the carnival aims to unite African American blacks for cultural exchanges and commercial community connections. The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Ghana Tourism Authority […]
Owing to the great commitment of the local population of Yeha, the cultural heritage site was not destroyed and the magazines remained untouched during the armed conflict, Germany’s Embassy in Addis Ababa said. In a press release sent to The Ethiopian Herald, the Embassy noted that a small team from the German Archaeological Institute was […]
Over 15 million people across the globe will witness the main event of this year’s Calabar carnival that will be televised live on DSTV on Thursday. Erasmus Ekpang, the Cross River Commissioner for Information, revealed this to the News Agency of Nigeria. He added that hundreds of people had already arrived in the state for […]
The Algerian pavilion in the International Zone of Expo 2023 Doha was recently inaugurated by the Ambassador of Algeria to Qatar, H E Salah Attia, Expo 2023 Doha Commissioner General, Ambassador H E Bader bin Omar AI Dafa, and Expo 2023 Doha Secretary-General, Engr. Mohammed Ali AI Khouri. The inauguration was held in the presence […]
In Uyo, the Akwa Ibom State Government has announced its comprehensive schedule for observing the month-long 2023 Christmas and Carol Festival. During yesterday’s presentation of the scheduled Christmas festival at the Ibom Icon Hotel and Golf Resort in Uyo, Mr. Charles Udoh, the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, announced that the 2023 Christmas Park festivities […]
The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II recently celebrated the 7th anniversary of the throne of his forebears in Benin. This royal celebration also doubled as his birthday celebration as his birthday was coincidentally on the same day. Every available space at the palace was filled by the friends and well-wishers of the Oba from […]
Ancient Egypt left lasting gems, this can be seen around the world as most art and architecture are derivative of ancient Egypt. Even its antiquities can be found in museums in crooks and crannies of the world. The one thing ancient Egypt is famous for is its gigantic pyramids, but equally long-lasting are its many […]
The Katara Cultural Village Foundation in Doha, Qatar has announced the opening of an exhibition titled “Sudan, Land of Colors” by Sudanese artist, Nour El Hadi. The 47 paintings at the exhibition, which runs through September 17, according to the artist Nour El Hadi, “embody the most wonderful aspects of Sudanese culture and heritage” through […]
The 19th Gorilla Naming Ceremony, locally known as Kwita Izina took place on Friday in Kinigi, northern Rwanda. The event is not just a name but an homage to Rwandan culture, signifying respect and importance. Kwita Izina salutes conservation heroes, pays tribute to nearby communities, and appreciates nature. The yearly Gorilla Naming Ceremony highlights Rwanda’s […]