Zahara, platinum-selling South African singer-songwriter, dies aged 35
Singer who played for Nelson Mandela at his home had been hospitalised with ‘physical pains’, and previously suffered liver damage from alcoholism The South African...
Category : Culture
Denzel Washington’s casting as Hannibal in Netflix film sparks race controversy in Tunisia
Newspapers and politicians discuss general’s skin tone, saying actor’s casting in the role created ‘a historical error’ A decision to cast black actor Denzel Washington...
African writer ruined by row with Graham Greene finally gets chance to shine
Fifty years after being accused of plagiarism, book is reissued in a bid to rehabilitate gifted Malian author Yambo Ouologuem In 1968 the books pages...
Coldplay concert to go ahead in Malaysia amid opposition from conservative Muslims
‘Kill switch’ to cut power in case of an ‘unwanted incident’ was discussed, but the band’s support of Palestine has endeared them to prime minister...
Netflix’s movie Hurricane Season stirs debate over violent depiction of Mexico
Based on the prize-winning book by Fernanda Melchor, film depicts brutality stemming from ‘war on drugs’ that began in 2006 A group of children find...
Irish woman inspired to return African and Aboriginal antiquities by Guardian article
Isabella Walsh has contacted embassies and consulates to repatriate 10 objects that her father wanted to be returned An Irish woman has been inspired by...
Blockbuster show on Genghis Khan opens in France after row with China
Exhibition features objects never before seen in Europe and draws lessons from Mongol empire relevant to today It was a major cultural row between France...
Buffy Sainte-Marie Indigenous roots controversy rocks Canada First Nations
New documentary threatens to tarnish folk singer’s reputation as a cultural icon who fought tirelessly for social justice movements Allegations in a documentary that the...
Taylor Swift fans have reportedly lined up for five months ahead of Argentina shows
Pitchfork reports that hundreds of fans are sharing tents on a meticulously planned schedule to ensure they get the best spot when doors open next...
French couple take dealer to court for share of African mask’s €4.2m sale price
Pensioners sold rare object found in attic for €150 – but campaigners say it must be returned to Gabon A retired French couple who sold...
