By Own Correspondent – Kayode Oduboni and Dayo Emmanuel report on the August fellowship of Journalists for Christ in Lagos, Nigeria Not many people will turn down an offer to stay back in Untied States of America for six months even after one year’s stay. Jennifer Ehidiamen did and was at the August fellowship of Journalists for Christ in Lagos to share his experience during her participation in the Atlas Corps fellowship programme. “Though the US is a place where you can make many things happen, Life is not about places but about purpose” Ehidiamen, a columnist with The Nation... Continue Reading
By Own Correspondents – Savanna Trust in collaboration with the University of Zimbabwe Theatre Arts Department is calling for papers and presentations for the second Protest Arts International Festival to be held 22nd and 23rd October 2010 in Harare, Zimbabwe. The purpose of the Protest Arts International Festival is to highlight and reflect on the contribution of protest arts to democratic processes in society. The 2010 theme is Protest Arts, Culture and Democracy: Imagining and Inventing the Future. It considers that the culture and protest arts are not just mere reflectors/mirrors of the society, rather protest culture and the arts must play... Continue Reading
‘MBIRA MBIRI’ (Two Mbiras) is the most-anticipated musical concert by HOPE MASIKE featuring CHIWONISO MARAIRE. A truly rare experience of Zimbabwe’s most electrifying mbira songstresses in a mesmerizing fusion of traditional music, jazz and unexpected delights. HOPE MASIKE is Zimbabwe’s rising star and young mbira spitfire. Her vibrant, exhilarating talent blows through those who experience it like a fresh summer breeze. CHIWONISO MARAIRE, with her first internationally released album ‘Rebel Woman’ is a legendary mbira phenomenon worldwide. FRI 17 SEPT, 2010 @ 7PM. ALLIANCE FRANCAISE, 328 Herbert Chitepo Avenue, Harare Outdoor performance with full cash bar.
ICFJ are writing an article about the new Protection of Information Bill proposed by the ANC, and would like to speak with you. If you are interested in being interviewed about the bill and your experiences as a journalist in South Africa, please contact Dana Liebelson at dliebelson@icfj.org. Please include what news outlet you work for and your name in the email. Thanks!
By Own Correspondent – The Goethe Institute is a main sponsor of the Women of the Sun film festival, which is shining the spotlight on African women filmmakers for seven days in Johannesburg. Parallel to it was the two-day “African Women Filmmakers Forum” held on the institute’s premises (September 1- 4), which ended with an insightful open-session with the public. The Women of the Sun film festival had its red carpet launch at Arts on Main in Johannesburg on September 2. From September 3-9, 25 films will be screened from 23 talented women filmmakers. The women represent 15 different African... Continue Reading
