Stories from an African perspective
The Musical Society of Nigeria Center otherwise called The MUSON Center, sits in Onikan Lagos and stands out as a cultural icon in the overall Nigeria art space. Mudiare Onobrakpeya reflects on the undeniable impact of its founder, Chief Akintola Williams at his funeral in Lagos. Thank you for The MUSON Center. Rest in peace Sir. From all art lovers and us at Africa-Related
Read MoreAnd with those words, The Brooklyn Museum took on the challenge thrown by the legendary Spike Lee - to curate his life's works as filmmaker and cultural icon, in an exhibition themed "Creative Sources"
Read MoreNEW YORK CITY: Africa-Related caught up with musician Yusuf Hussein from Ghana. He and his vocalist played a short piece on his talking drum and sang in Hausa language extolling the virtues of doing good. (Video by Africa-Related)
Read MoreWhey Ham is a new documentary narrated by Yahaya Maikori, an entertainment lawyer turned filmmaker and 'son of the soil', that investigates the global spread and undeniable impact of the Nok Culture - Africa's Oldest Civilisation.
Read MoreOne of New York’s biggest art fairs designed to bring together global exhibitors
Read MoreThe name Khalil Gibran usually sparks a conversation about his popular 1923 book, The Prophet, but this world renowned Lebanese American author is also known as a powerful artist, poet and essayist.
The 25th edition of Bruce Onobrakpeya's Harmattan Workshop Retreat recently took place on August 13-25 2023 at the Onobrakpeya's Art Center in Agbarha-Otoh Delta State, Nigeria.
Read MoreFela Kuti was one of the most significant musical icons in the history of black music. Born on September 21, 1938, Fela grew up during a time of change in Africa. After colonial rule by European nations ended and independence was achieved, the country’s new leaders began asserting a socialist economic system that critics claim caused widespread poverty and corruption.
Read MoreFans of the 1990s TV series WILL & GRACE get immersed in an exhibition at PALEY Media Center to celebrate it’s 25th anniversary
Read MoreI finally made it to the last day of the ”Intertwined” exhibition by Wangenchi Mutu, the Kenyan born American visual artist, painter and sculptor, whose thirty year body of work showed at The New Museum in the Bowery district of New York from March to June 4, 2023.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a prime example of how art can be used as therapy in the healing of both mind and body, look no further than the El Borinquen Residence located in the Morrisania neighborhood of the Bronx.
Read MoreThe BCA is a non-profit organization. Just like all the other art cooperatives in New York City's five boroughs, it raises money and provides a venue for the borough's resident artists to flourish. On May 9th, more than 50 people gathered to witness artists and community leaders receive grant funding.
Read MoreMarcos de Castro is a New York-based photographer who enjoys capturing cultural and natural elements in his works. His images put the viewer right in the midst of real people, places and experiences he is capturing.
Read MoreStorytelling and weaving lessons from Nigeria to New York. Africa-Related visited the The New York French American Charter School, a tuition free bilingual charter school located in an iconic 120th Street neighborhood in Harlem, New York.
Berlin Global Village is offering a mouth watering figure to artists for ideas for a Decolonial Memorial, as part of a Public Art Contest that started in March. Registration closes on May 7, 2023
Read MoreKó is pleased to debut at Expo Chicago, the international exposition of contemporary and modern art, in Chicago, Illinois. This presentation will showcase seven new ceramic artworks by Ozioma Onuzulike, featured in the Exposure section.
Read MoreThe National Commission for Museums and Monuments (NCMM) is an offshoot of a department in the then Federal Ministry of Works that was established in 1953. It was transferred to the Federal Ministry of information as the Department of Antiquities by ordinance 17 of the Colonial Government of 1953.
Read MoreFrom a struggling accounting student to working on an Emmy-nominated project, Ihunmehai Isaac’s story is that of difficult struggles, dogged determination and rewarding triumphs.
Read MoreTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of Hip Hop and in honor of International Women's Day, the Universal Hip Hop Museum held an exhibition titled [R]Evolution of Hip Hop “Golden Era” 1986-1990s.
Read MoreMultitalented filmmaker Gordon Parks turns the camera on himself in final film
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