South Africa-based and Cameroon-born singer and activist, Wax Dey (formerly known as Wax) has put on a new cap as presenter on Good Morning Africa, the daily breakfast show on DSTV’s Channel 114 (Africa Magic).
Category: culture
African film fest kicks off with Nollywood star
The 31st African film festival of Verona kicks off with a Nollywood blockbuster Expected to thrill thousands of Italian cinema spectators this year (2011) is the Nollywood icon, Jeta Amata, as he takes his Black Gold, the struggle over Nigerian Niger Delta to the Verona festival this year (11 to 20 November 2011).
CREATING THE BLACKNESS OF AFRICA GOES TO CINEMA
Following the selection of “creating the blackness of Africa” at the 31st African film festival of Verona and its showing this 16th Wednesday 2011, I have received many comments from different people saying that they are curious about the documentary.
Interview on the African film festival of Verona
Interview with the artistic director of the African film festival of Verona, which will be held from 11 to 20 November 2011.
Upcoming Events by the Centre of African Studies
November’s events of the Centre of African Studies in London, UK.
TEDxEuston 2011! – London 26 November
Date: Saturday 26th November 2011, 10am-9pm Venue: Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), 66 Portland Place, London W1B 1AD For a third year, TEDxEuston will aim to reflect ideas and inspired thinking of a new generation of African thinkers and leaders, positive about their continent and confident in their ability to shape its future.
The ERIS Annual Democracy Lecture
The ERIS Annual Democracy Lecture Date: Wednesday 9th November 2011, 6.30-8.30pm Venue: Old Library at Guildhall, Gresham Street, London EC2V 7HH Electoral Reform International Services (ERIS) and the City of London Corporation invite you to the ERIS Annual Democracy Lecture with Dr Jibrin Ibrahim, Director of Nigeria’s Centre for Democracy and Development (CDD).
Seun Kuti in conversation with Stephen Chan and Lucy Duran
Seun Kuti in conversation with Stephen Chan and Lucy Duran Date: Tuesday 1st November 2011, 5-6pm Venue: Room G2, SOAS, Thornhaugh Street, WC1H 0XG SOAS Radio and The Centre of African Studies bring you an exclusive talk with the youngest son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti.
Film Africa 2011: 3-13 nov in London
Film Africa 2011 Celebrating African Cinema Dates: 3rd-13th November Venues: Hackney Picture House and other cinemas
Launch of African Arguments online, London 1-nov
Launch of African Arguments Online Date: Tuesday 1st November, 6-8pm Venue: Brunei Gallery Suite, SOAS Celebrating the launch of a new blogging website – African Arguments Online, hosted by the RAS and the Social Science Research Council.