Arts and culture is life if you are not making it. They are making you through a fusion of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary interpretations, unveiling the intricate tapestry of global cultures. From visual arts that paint vivid stories on canvases to timeless writings weaponized like scissors to trim your mind to fit the writer’s perceptions in literature, our Arts & Culture section is a sanctuary for people of black heritage seeking inspiration and cultural enrichment.
I am Joshua Omeke, a multidisciplinary writer, performer, visual artist, and artistic researcher whose practice spans poetry, fiction, spoken word performance, photography, criticism, and interdisciplinary storytelling. My work explores African
In the time African related arts started to become relevant. Very few understood the concept behind every craft or concept. Many understood the Benin bronzes were vital because it was
The British Council is set to transform its Ikoyi space into a hive of artistic energy on Saturday, 31st January 2026, when the much-anticipated Art Frenzy event takes place under
The Martha’s Vineyard Institute of Creative Writing. 2026 Fellowships include full tuition & lodging to our Summer Writers’ Conference on Martha’s Vineyard, and we’d love to support your authors and
Get ready to move, shine, and win big in the Agama Dance Challenge! We’re calling all dancers, creators, and vibe-masters to show us your most creative, energetic, and original Agama-inspired
We are excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Covert Talent Development Programme 2025-26 until Monday, 15 December 2025 at 9am. Our popular programme will
Sundress Publications is pleased to announce that we are now open for submissions for our annual poetry broadside contest. The contest will be open for submission between September 1st to
The Lagos music scene is set to come alive this October as Make Music Lagos hosts its much-anticipated Album Listening Party, powered by British Council Nigeria. More than just another
The 2026 edition of the Afrika Redefined Indie Book Prize for quality, independently published books (fiction, poetry, and creative/narrative non-fiction) by African authors is open for submissions. About the Prize.
The Commonwealth Short Story Prize—administered and funded by the Commonwealth Foundation—is one of the world’s most prestigious awards for unpublished short fiction. Open annually, it welcomes entries from across the
