Arts & Culture

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.

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THE BERKSHIRE PRIZE

Submission period: January 1st – April 30th (postmark or online submission date) Final Judge: Beth Bachmann Prize:  $3,000 ABOUT The Berkshire Prize for a First or Second Book of Poetry includes a

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I am a multidisciplinary writer, performer, visual artist, and artistic researcher whose practice spans poetry, fiction, spoken word performance, photography, criticism, and interdisciplinary storytelling. Over the past decade, I have

Mitchelle Innocent Painting Declared Missing

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

British Council to Host Art Frenzy in Lagos

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

Covert talent development 2025-2026

  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

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