by Ivor Moyo | May 18, 2022 | Art, Features
Marylin Douala Manga Bell in Doual’Art showroom in Cameroon. Photo : Patrick Nelee By Patrick Nelle, bird story agency In 1991, Marylin Douala Manga Bell and her husband founded Cameroon’s first-ever contemporary art center. Since then, she has been a key...
by checkoutafrica | May 13, 2022 | Business, Features, Technology
By Patrick Nelle, bird story agency It is late afternoon in Active Spaces, an innovation hub for techies and tech communities in Douala, Cameroon and a cheerful young man has been presenting to an attentive audience for a couple of hours. Money is the topic of...
by Ivor Moyo | May 9, 2022 | Entertainment, Features, Latest, News, People
Congratulations to Rwanda’s Ncuti Gatwa: The talented actor has been given the role of the Doctor on the BBC’s classic sci-fi series Doctor Who. Gatwa is the 14th Doctor on the long-running show, and the first black and African-born actor to play the lead...
by Ivor Moyo | Apr 11, 2022 | Business, Features, Latest, News
Remember Ghana’s Dancing Pallbearers? During the peak of the covid-19 pandemic their videos received local and international attention, making waves on international platforms and taking over social media timelines. Videos went viral depicting the team demonstrating...
by Ivor Moyo | Apr 4, 2022 | Features, Latest, Music, People
Black Coffee has won his first-ever Grammy award. The South African DJ and producer won in the category Best Dance/Electronic Album for Subconsciously. Born Nkosinathi Maphumulo, Black Coffee grabbed the Best Dance/Electronic Album at the Grammy Awards for his album...
by Ivor Moyo | Mar 1, 2022 | Features, Music
Zimbabwean neo-soul duo MVM drop the video for their debut single ‘No Hesitation.’ Released in May 2021, No Hesitation serves up a sultry bop that’s underpinned by heavy synths and a soul-capturing melody. Check out the video...
