“He mainly sings of love, brotherhood, people and life, and also about exile and human differences” ARTIST SPOTLIGHT In March 2013, singer Jann Halexander celebrated […]
Designer Stan Lebovic creates Light Fixtures using Cast Iron Pipes & Fittings
When lighting designer Stan Lebovic shops for parts to use in the light fixtures he creates, he heads straight for the plumbing department. His material […]
From Congo with Love: Innoss’B in latest video Lelo Lelo, plus Inspirational Words
PROFILE Innoss’B, Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Entertainer Nationality: DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) What language is new song Lelo Lelo in? Lingala and some English What’s […]
Cameroon: Clarisse Mekongo Shares 10 Photo Stories Your Heart Will Connect With
ARTIST PROFILE Name: Clarisse Mekongo a.k.a “Kirii’ah” Occupation: Artist (Photographer-Singer-Jewelry Maker-Entrepreneur-Activist) Country: Cameroon Language proficiency: English: Good; French: Fluent Clarisse “Kirii’ah” Mekongo is a multi-talented […]
Love Wins, Pride Loses – a Poem by Lema M. Abeng
Written to remind us of the natural joys of Love and of lovin’… LOVE WINS, PRIDE LOSES by Lema M. Abeng Glaring stacks of grudges, […]
Dennis Jarvis: 7 Beautiful Stories Through Photography
PROFILE Photographer: Dennis Jarvis Country: Halifax, Canada Best words: “My pleasure comes from people enjoying my pictures and them wanting to use them.” — Thailand […]
Artist Taryn Simon presents for MOMENTA – Biennale de l’image at the MAC, Montreal
The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal (MAC) is proud to present, as part of MOMENTA – Biennale de l’image (formerly Le Mois de la Photo […]
Sonny Okosun: Beloved Musician and African Patriot — masterful hits
Image: cdandlp.com PROFILE Sonny Okosun, Legendary musician and artist Nationality: Nigerian You may be familiar with the name Fela (Ransome) Kuti, affectionately known as Fela. A renowned […]
Meet DAVID ADJAYE, architect behind new National African-American History Museum
PROFILE David Adjaye, Award-wining Architect Nationality: British-Ghanaian Born: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, 1966 Company: Adjaye Associates founded in year 2000 Offices: London, New York and Accra […]
Loud Silences, Whispering Hearts – a Poem by Lema Abeng
Written for loved ones that drifted apart when communication ended… LOUD SILENCES, WHISPERING HEARTS by Lema M. Abeng Down memory lane to the hustle & […]