In this week’s Arts & Culture Top Ten we unearth more proof that Africa is the cradle of humankind, meet Ethiopia’s Spice Girls and chat to a Nigerian playwright who is taking London by storm.
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Tracing Human Origins
Outside Johanesburg, archaeologists have discovered a number of fossil sites that further point to Africa being the “cradle of civilization.”Read More »
Source: CNN
Girl Power & Empowerment: Yegna, Ethiopia’s Spice Girls
Ethiopia has its own take on the Spice Girls, and the hope is that Yegna will serve as a true catalyst for girl empowerment.Read More »
Source: Okayafrica
The Playwright Q&A: Bola Agbaje
Mining her Nigerian heritage for material, playwright Bola Agbaje is captivating London’s audiences and winning great acclaim.Read More »
Source: Arise Live
Here, Eat This: A Beginner’s Guide to Ethiopian Cuisine
Everything you always wanted to know about Ethiopian cuisine. Read More »Source: Houston Press
Q&A with First Curator of African Art at the Hood Museum
To showcase and enhance its important African collection, Dartmouth’s Hood Museum has appointed its first curator of African art. Read More »Source: The Dartmouth
Snoop Lion Roars His Way to SA
In a return visit to South Africa, the former Snoop Dogg (now Lion) is headlining the MTV Africa All Stars showcase and promoting youth empowerment. Read More »Source: Mail & Guardian
Photo Series Visits Abandoned Star Wars Film Sets in the Tunisian Desert
Did you know Star Wars filmed in the Tunisian desert? Here’s a fascinating look at how its abandoned sets appear today. Read More »Source: PetaPixel
Is Apartheid Funny? South Africa’s New Comedians Think So
Comedy is big in South Africa, and the country’s painful history is proving to be fodder for a lot of stand-up acts. Read More »Source: Global Post
South African Filmmaking: A Diverse Country Finds Its Own Voice
Once merely a location shoot for Hollywood productions, South Africa is now producing films that rival Tinseltown’s best Read More »Source: Hollywood Reporter
Passion for Cooking Opens Global Doors for Kenyan Chef
Kenyan chef, Kirin Jethwa, is bringing East African cuisine to the world thanks to his fascinating new show, Tales from the Bush Larder. Read More »Source: Africa Review
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