By Dennis Kabatto – Out of three dozen major food and wine festivals in New York during the month of July, the Grace Jamaican Jerk Fest stands out as the most ethnic and culturally diverse. “We are excited to present the fourth staging of the Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival, “New York’s Biggest Caribbean Food Festival,” said Anthony Turner, media marketer and event publicist in a statement. Because of the festival’s huge and vibrant musical component, many people tend to confuse the food festival for a musical concert. But event publicist Turner was quick to rectify the misconception saying “It is... Continue Reading
International African Festival Tübingen proudly announces its 2013 season today, bringing together world class African lifestyle, music, food, exciting newcomers to the international stage from 8- 11 august 2013 – African Village (Festplatz) Open-air –Down town Tübingen, Germany. It is the fastest and largest growing Diaspora cultural event transforming the city of Tübingen in south of Germany into a pilgrim city, bringing African Diaspora worldwide irrespective of country of origin, gender and religious background , friends and well-wishers of Africa together. More than 100.000 visitors are expected to attend International African Festival Tübingen 2013. This event promises a multi-dimensional exploration of... Continue Reading
By Tarisai Maringire – Old Mutual has partnered Alliance Francaise to develop a state of the art multi -purpose theatre at the Alliance Francaise offices in Harare. The multi-purpose theatre, renamed Old Mutual Theatre Alliance Francaise is set to be the first fully equipped venue in Harare and was renovated at a cost of $75000. Old Mutual Group Chief Executive Officer, Jonas Mushosho said Investing in the renovation of the theatre was in line with old Mutual philosophy of fostering smart partnerships with like-minded organizations towards the development of Zimbabwe. “Alliance Francaise is a prominent arts and culture and educational... Continue Reading
By Emeka Umejei – Lagos – “Calabar carnival is a great occasion and one-of-its-kind in Nigeria,” Nkechi Kalu, who sold fez caps, masks and other carnival memorabilia, told Shout-Africa. Nkechi came all the way from Lagos state in south -west Nigeria to participate in the Calabar festival in south-south of Nigeria. The journey from Lagos to Calabar is about 10 hours by road and one hour by flight. “We have been all attending carnivals in Nigeria but Calabar carnival is special. The turn-out in terms of sales is very encouraging.” Nkechi is not alone among the many Nigerians that have... Continue Reading
By Alfred Tembo – “Saul, Saul why do you persecute me?…. I am Jesus whom thou persecute is it hard for thee to kick against the pricks,” God quizzed in the book of Acts. The encounter with God was for Saul an opportunity to find a way in the new world of the born again and without much knowledge he found happiness and God’s favours hereafter. The same story matches that of John Mahove, a Gweru based and lesser known fine artist. The reminiscent of Saul’s experience on the road to Damascus, applies to that experience of Mahove who spent a... Continue Reading
