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Maud Martha von Gwendolyn Brooks – A literary jewel is now available in German – deutsch/englisch
It is a small miracle that this book exists. Seventy years after its first publication in the U.S., Maud Martha has now been published in Germany by the classic publisher Manesse. It is the only novel by author Gwendolyn Brooks. Brooks became famous for her poetry; she was also the first black author to win the Pulitzer Prize in 1950.
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Africa’s most successful YouTubers – Top10 Ranking deutsch_english
Who are the most successful YouTubers in Africa, apart from the big music video kings? The answers to this question can be found in the current ranking by cultureafrica.net. Subscribers are the most important indicator in the ranking. But total views and estimated value also play a role. Find it out!
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Is there Anybody Out There? Nairobi Space Station – Kairos Futura Artist Project Starts this March_deutsch/englisch
They look like the futuristic Space Guerilla. From 18 March, they will make Kanairo unsafe. That is the Sheng name for Kenya's capital Nairobi. The venerable MacMillian Library in the centre will kick off the launch. It becomes a space station. They have camels with them with Massai blankets. The olive overalls are well tailored, the steel masks make them look martial. With this project, the Kairos Futura artists' group puts a big exclamation mark on Nairobi's Design Week. But it is not only about spectacle. The artists' collective, consisting of artists, designers, scientists and environmentalists, wants more: visions and proposals for an environmentally friendly Nairobi. It is about reclaiming urban space, about the "rewilding" of inner-city areas. They are also supported by famous Wajuuku Arts collective, Nairobi based and worldwide recognized.
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Uganda’s Queen of Afrosoul: An Interview with Music Star Lilian Mbabazi_english/german
Lilian Mbabazi is a Ugandan artiste of Rwandan descent best remembered for her time in the girl group Blu*3. Now a fully fledged solo artiste, with a new EP out, she recently sat down with Culture Africa Founder, Hans Hofele, with additional questions from Staff Writer, Lorna Likiza, for an interview on her music, style and future plans.
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Bringing Art to the Masses – Interview with Patrick Mukabi – engl_ger
Patrick Mukabi is a Kenyan Visual Artist, Graphic Designer, Dad and Mentor, best known for his appreciation of the African female form. In this interview with Lorna Likiza and Hans Hofele, he talks about his journey as an artist and why the middle class in Kenya are yet to fully appreciate art.
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A REVIEW OF SOÓLÉ, A NETFLIX MOVIE_FILMBESPRECHUNG_ENGL_DEUTSCH
A REVIEW OF SOOLE, A NETFLIX MOVIE cultureafrica reviews netflix series and movies dealing with african or african-american content. Documentaries, Feature Films and Music Events. We have a look on it. Lorna Likiza watched the Nigerian production „Soole“. You can find the film still on Netflix. FÜR DIE DEUTSCHE VERSION NACH UNTEN SCROLLEN By Lorna Likiza When was the last time you watched a movie and laughed your head off? Such was the case for me when I finally watched Soole, a 2021 Nigerian film production by Adunni Ade and directed by Kayode Kasum. You see, I had long given up on Nollywood with its repetitive and overdramatic style of films until Netflix came along and Nigerian movies became more explorative. In my opinion, Soole is a Thriller/Drama with just the right dose of comedy and a touch of magical realism. The story begins…
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Take the A-Train! Renaissance of the Train/der Eisenbahn im südlichen Afrika_ger/engl
Take the A-Train! Djibouti-Abbis Abbeba, Nairobi-Mombasa, Accra-Tema, Kampala-Kigali,...The railroad is back! After decades of lethargy and decay, there seems to be no stopping it. In many countries of Sub-Saharan Africa, there are a multitude of construction projects, some of which cross borders to advance the train. Not only goods, but also people are being moved. And they are riding along enthusiastically. This is a development that is very much under steam, as a veritable competition has picked up speed. Not all of the projects are successful, railroad construction is complex. Many projects are calculated purely in economic terms. But there is a great chance that the railroad will be more than an economic engine: a transnational vehicle that connects people. And that not only tourists will move through the country, but everyone who wants to, can and must.
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Book Review: Töchter Haitis/Daughters of Haiti von/of Marie Vieux-Chauvet /1954 revisited
Töchter Haitis der haitanischen Autorin Marie Vieux-Chauvet ist beim Klassikerverlag Manesse in einer deutschen Erstausgabe mit umfangreichen Anmerkungen erschienen. Das Nachwort schrieb die bekannte Professorin und Essayistin Kaima L. Glover. Im Frühjahr 2023 wird ein weiteres Buch von Marie Vieux-Chauvet bei Manesse erscheinen. Von Hans Hofele FOR ENGLISH VERSION PLEASE SCROLL DOWN Die Töchter Haitis von Marie Vieux-Chauvet sind also eine Neuentdeckung. Mehr als 60 Jahre nach ihrer Veröffentlichung kann man es also auf Deutsch lesen. Ist es wert, dieses 1954 erschienene Buch neu zu entdecken? Eine Antwort liegt sicherlich in der wunderbaren Übersetzung von Nathalie Lemmens. Sie schafft den Spagat, den Charme der 50er Jahre Sprache mit dem aktuellen Farbton der heutigen Sprachwelt zu verschmelzen. Die Hürden des „kolonialen Sprechens in postkolonialen Zeiten“, wie es der Verlag selbst benennt,mussten überwunden werden, eine angemessene Sprache gefunden werden. Die Arbeit hat sich mehr als gelohnt:…
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Music of East Africa 1: Lilian Mbabazi_New EP from the Ugandan Pop Star_engl//ger
In paying tribute to the hard but often overlooked work of East African artistes from the early 2000s in Dem Days, Lilian inevitably reminds us how long she has been in the industry and how much talent we have in the region. As a huge fan, I am looking forward to the music videos to these songs, hoping they are in the works, and possibly, a whole album from the artiste in the near future.
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Give them a Chance! Future Hope of Montessori in Vipingo/Kilifi County, Kenya//ger/engl
Give them a Chance! Manchmal erreichen einen Hilferufe, die sehr dramatisch sein können. Im letzten Newsletter des Vipingo Village Fund, dessen Hauptprojekt die Future Hope School of Montessori in Vipingo, Kenia, ist, waren drastische Worte zu lesen. Nicht weniger als die gesamte Existenz der Schule steht auf dem Spiel. Die Zukunft von über 160 Schülerinnen und Schülern aus benachteiligten Haushalten der Region. FOR ENGLISH VERSION PLEASE SCROLL DOWN Es sind nicht nur Kinder, die aus ärmeren Familien kommen, an der Schule. Die seit Jahrzehnten grassierende HIV Welle, ist hier besonders hoch. Auch Kinder sind stark betroffen. Gerade diese Kinder finden in der Future Hope eine besondere Betreuung, da die Schule eine medizinische Begleitung sicherstellt. Dies ist jetzt alles in Frage gestellt. Warum? Weil Spendengelder ausbleiben. Weil sich in Covid Zeiten, Inflation, Wirtschaftskrisen und Ukrainekrieg, der Fokus verschoben und die Spendenbereitschaft nachgelassen oder verlagert hat.…
