Archive for the ‘News’ Category

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  Dak Art 2022 – emotive performance on sound restitution

  June 16, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 253

  By John Owoo (In Dakar – Senegal) Namibian artist Nashilongweshipwe Mushaandja recently raised the issue of African restitution...

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  “Nkabom” on display at Dakar Biennial 2022

  June 15, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 282

  By John Owoo (In Dakar – Senegal) Creative works by three Ghanaian artists, Rita Mawuena Benissan, Kuukua Eshun and Kwasi Darko...

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  Dak Art Biennial 2022 opens in Dakar

  May 29, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 355

  By John Owoo (In Dakar – Senegal) Following a two-year delay due to the ravages of Covid 19 - the 14th edition of Dak Art...

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  “Neo-Highlife” captivates audience in Accra

  May 23, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 294

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) A group of talented musicians led by bassist Emmanuel Ofori recently proved the revitalization...

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  Illusional / philosophical drawings at Goethe-Institut

  May 15, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 262

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) Abstract drawings by Isaac Yeboah that are profoundly inspired by tradition, illusion,...

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  Accra marks International Jazz Day with varied concerts

  May 8, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 325

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) The city of Accra was over the weekend turned into a jazz groove with performances in diverse...

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  Dance piece venerates womanhood

  April 6, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 291

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) W.O.M.B. – a dance piece choreographed by Julienne Doko that reflect on various issues...

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  Highlife renaissance at Goethe-Institut

  March 30, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 302

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) Young singer / songwriter Essi alongside the Essi Band last week electrified an enthusiastic...

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  African Identities to show at Venice Biennial

  March 24, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 354

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) AKKA Project will from Sunday April 23 to Sunday November 27, 2022 showcase works of selected...

• Politically charged lyrics end Highlife Festival

  March 17, 2022 • FeaturedArticle, News • 319

  By John Owoo (In Accra – Ghana) Highlife Festival 2022 - which attracted locals and foreigners alike - ended last...