Street art across Africa has matured from informal, often undocumented expression into a dynamic economic sector. African Leadership Magazine reports that the global art market in 2024 registered a value of about US$57 billion. The post-war and contemporary art annual value exceeded US$72million. However, Africa’s share remains modest at under 1 per cent. But it is…
Romancing depression, Living’s a failure! Death comes with hope, Of release from life; Courage needs he, Life’s rope to cut, Bull’s enduring, Neck and knife, Aren’t friends! Depression is invasive, Death welcoming, Consoles and pets you, Till almost zero hour, Point of no return! Late it is! Too, too late!! Between death, and Last breath- Comes…
Photo credit: CNN The UN’s human rights office has condemned a targeted Israeli attack that killed six journalists in Gaza. It called it a breach of international law. BBC reports that five Al Jazeera journalists were killed in an Israeli air strike on Sunday. Two others were killed, including a freelance journalist. Israel’s military said…
Photo credit: Daily Mail Bournemouth used to be a seaside resort attracting tourists, partying students, and stag dos seeking seaside relaxation. The Daily Mail reports that it has now become Britain’s new “Wild West”. Residents avoid parts of the town at night for fear of becoming a victim of crime. In one street, two of the town’s historic hotels…
I’ll use three Yoruba proverbs to describe the situation in which Nigeria has found itself: First, a person must be behind the Oro, before it starts making frightening sounds. Second, if a dog has a person behind it, it will kill a monkey. Third, if Dada can’t fight, he’s got a sharper brother. We’ve had three…
AIM’ASIKO! Marketer knows time, Advertiser gains nothing; Man knows turning point, Life’ll be drudgery! Oo d’emu l’ogbe, Oo t’oguro l’ofa, O gbenu s’idi ope, Ofe lo nro na? Looking world over, One’s own world, So, many trials! Many, many, many! Oo d’emu l’ogbe, Oo t’oguro l’ofa, O gbenu s’idi ope, Ofe lo nro na? Trials…
Photo credit: The Kyiv Independent Finnish Finance Minister Riikka Purra is proposing to abolish integration benefits which will save 317 million euros. UNN reports that the abolition will mainly affect Ukrainian refugees who constitute the majority of aid recipients. the minister presented her budget for next year this week and it abolishes integration benefits paid…
