The Cotonou International Women’s Film festival 2024
For five days, the economic capital of Benin vibrated to the rhythm of the cinema of African women and its diaspora, offering a unique platform to emerging and established talents. Immerse yourself behind the scenes of the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival.
Wilson Erumebor, Senior Economist & Manager at The Nigerian Economic Summit Group
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The Cotonou International Women’s Film festival 2024
For five days, the economic capital of Benin vibrated to the rhythm of the cinema of African women and its diaspora, offering a unique platform to emerging and established talents. Immerse yourself behind the scenes of the Cotonou International Women's Film Festival.
Asmae El Moudir, Moroccan director of “The Mother of All Lies”
Her film made history by becoming the first Moroccan film to win the Golden Star at the Marrakech International Film Festival. Find out how talented filmmaker Asmae El Moudir captivated audiences and won this prestigious award in an exclusive interview.
Wilson Erumebor, Senior Economist & Manager at The Nigerian Economic Summit Group
Nigeria's economy grew by 3.46% in the last quarter of 2023, surpassing analysts' expectations of 2.54%. The growth was driven mainly by the oil sector, which saw a remarkable increase in production by over 12% following a three-year slump. Despite this positive development, Nigeria still struggles with significant economic challenges. We turn to Wilson Erumebor, Senior Economist at the Nigerian Economic Summit Group, to delve into this mixed outlook.
Africa at the Paris International Agricultural Show
Transformation of commodities, exports, and free trade: these were the main concerns of African exhibitors at this sixtieth edition of the Paris International Agricultural Show.
Lionnel Ambroise, Congolese designer and promoter of RIMO
He is the creative genius who is reinventing men's fashion in Africa! Based in Pointe-Noire, our guest is much more than a designer: he's a visionary, a pioneer of modern elegance. Through his emblematic brand LIOCRUSS STYLE DESIGN, he shapes contemporary aesthetics with creations that combine sophistication and innovation.
Adding value to coconut husks in Benin
FANCOCO is a startup created by Cherif Dine Akedjou in 2015 in Benin. It was in 2019 that this entrepreneur decided to transform coconut waste into a multitude of aesthetic and functional objects. It didn't take long for the concept to catch on, and today he is proving himself to be a pioneer in this field.
En ce moment Highlights
Slaves No More
The fascinating story of the Maroons of French Guiana and Suriname is told through their applied and visual arts in the exhibition “Marronnage: L’Art de Briser ses Chaînes” at the Maison de l’Amérique Latine (through September 24, 2022) in Paris.
Guinean brothers spread African flavors and soul
After Guinean Ginjan Bros become a viral sensation for their heartwarming story of perseverance, they discuss looking toward home for ideas and putting African culture in the global spotlight.
The Long Road Home for Looted Artworks
Museums around the world are now beginning to return – or promise to return – some of the objects looted from their former colonies.
How much of Africa’s NFT art boom is hype?
A look at Africa’s booming NFT art market with a focus on obstacles and future growth potential, based on interviews with Nigerian digital artist, Niyi Okeowo, and Kenyan blockchain expert, Anne Kaluvu.
Sub-Saharan Africa: a landmark architectural guide that Africa deserves
Architects Philipp Meuser and Adil Dalbai discuss the challenges involved in producing and editing the recently published groundbreaking Sub-Saharan Africa Architectural Guide.
Are Rwanda’s milk bars running dry?
How climate change (droughts), Covid-19 and competition (“Milk Zones”) have impacted the traditional Rwandan milk bar and the importance of milk in Rwanda’s society, culture and economy.
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