Koyo Kouoh – tribute to a curator who fiercely promoted African art: The sudden death of the Cameroon-born curator Koyo Kouoh, at the age of 57 and at the height of her career, has shaken the art world. Her passing has left a void in the African arts scene, one which extends far beyond the …
Being black in the world: a tribute to pioneering South African psychologist Chabani Manganyi: Professor Noel Chabani Manganyi, who has died at the age of 84, was a torchbearer in psychology, literature and African intellectual thought. He was the first registered black clinical psychologist trained in apartheid South Africa, and among the first black South …
A tribute to Maurice El Medioni, the last of the Algerian-born Jewish musical stars: Maurice El Medioni, Algerian-born Jewish musician and mentor to young performers, died on 25 March 2024, leaving a legacy of musical production on three continents – Africa, Europe and the Middle East. Maurice El Medioni lived his early life in Oran, …
John Byrne: paying tribute to one of Scotland’s greatest creative cultural forces: Marking his immense contribution to the creative life of Scotland, a great outpouring of affection for the artist and playwright John Byrne followed the announcement that he had died at the age of 83 – fittingly perhaps – on St Andrew’s Day. His …
Somalia’s voice of hope: a tribute to Axmed Naaji, legendary singer and trailblazing composer: Somalis are natural-born critics, yet for over six decades Axmed Naaji Sacad (Ahmed Naji Sa’ad) was almost unanimously revered. A household name in urban Somalia, the popular singer and poet has passed away at the age of 84 in London. Venerated …
Ousmane Sembène at 100: a tribute to Senegal’s ‘father of African cinema’: Famed director Ousmane Sembène (centre, with trademark pipe) and a group of extras on set. Michel Renaudeau/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images 1 January 2023 marked the centenary of the birth of Ousmane Sembène, the Senegalese novelist and filmmaker hailed as the “father of African …
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Tribute to renowned South African economist Francis Wilson: Francis Wilson: an academic who never fitted easily into any school of thought or belonged in anyone’s camp. Photo courtesy UCT News In 2016, South African economist Francis Wilson was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Cape Town. Nominators of a person for this highest …
South Africa in the news: Self-isolating KZN premier pays tribute to Freedom Charter stalwart Swaminathan Gounden: “He joined the Communist Party of South Africa (CPSA) in 1944 in the Magazine Barracks – a Durban Corporation labour compound for Indian workers on Somtseu Road. “In 1945, he was among the young lions …: “South Africa” – …
Tribute to Yusuf Grillo: Nigerian art activist, scholar and bridge builder: Yusuf Grillo contributed significantly to art and art education in Nigeria. TY Bello/Instagram Nigerian contemporary visual artist and scholar Yusuf Grillo died on 23 August 2021, aged 87 years. Art scholar Sule James explains Grillo’s influence and impact on art on the continent. Who …
Tribute to Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the architect of contemporary Mauritius: Anerood Jugnauth won his last election at the age of 84. nicholas larche/AFP via Getty Images Sir Anerood Jugnauth, the towering figure of Mauritian politics for six decades, has died at the age of 91. “SAJ”, as he was fondly known, will be remembered as …
South Africa in the news: South Africa: President Ramaphosa Pays Tribute to Shaleen Surtie-Richards: President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late veteran stage and screen actor, Shaleen Surtie-Richards.: “South Africa” – BingNews South African rand slips ahead of GDP; rate hike bets buoy Russian rouble: Frayed …
South Africa in the news: Nigerian Idol – Top 6 Contestants Pay Tribute to Fela As Race to Finale Begins: Seun Kuti helped the contestants interpret their songs and provide guidelines that helped with their performances.: “South Africa” – BingNews South African industrial hub has found a faster route to the sea: Shipping container can …
A tribute to Vishnu Padayachee: South African economist and radical thinker: Professor Vishnu Padayachee. Supplied by University of the Witwatersrand The South African academic and economics community is still coming to terms with the passing of Professor Vishnu Padayachee, Distinguished Professor of Development Economics at the University of the Witwatersrand. I first met Vishnu Padayachee …
South Africa in the news: ‘He lived to see the fruits of his labour’ – Motshekga pays tribute to Bloch: The minister was one of many who paid tribute to the liberation struggle veteran Graeme Bloch and education specialist at a memorial service held at St Georges Cathedral in Cape Town on Friday.: “South Africa” …
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