Source: Africa Publicity In a landmark repatriation agreement, the Netherlands has announced it will be returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, marking the largest repatriation of Benin antiquities to date. The move is a significant step towards rectifying the historical injustice inflicted upon Nigeria by British colonial forces, who looted thousands of culturally significant…
In a thrilling finale that aired on Saturday, 4 January, on S3, KwaZulu-Natal-born style icon and content creator Seth Shezi emerged victorious as the winner of Celebrity MasterChef South Africa. The culinary champion walked away with the coveted title and an impressive R1 million prize. Notably, R500,000 of the winnings will be donated to…
Accra’s walls are coming alive with the vibrant colors and captivating imagery of “Meet The Guys 360,” a graffiti art duo comprised of Richmond Kweku Adu (Black) and Cashmere Opoku Ntiamoah (Akidi). Their murals, inspired by the natural world, are transforming the city’s urban landscape into an open-air art gallery, offering a refreshing escape from…
The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II (second left), his wife, Lady Julia (left), the President and First Lady of Seychelles In the wake of the recent historic visit of the Seychelles President to Ghana, the significance of this momentous occasion continues to shine brightly.The visit, which concluded earlier this week, not only rekindled the shared…
A diamond necklace linked to the dramatic downfall of France’s Queen Marie Antoinette has sold for an astonishing $4.81 million (R92.5 million). The historic piece contains about 500 diamonds. It far exceeded its pre-sale estimate at Sotheby’s auction house in Geneva on Wednesday night. MARIE ANTOINETTE’S NECKLACE The necklace, adorned with two tassels…
The morning sun cast a warm glow over the savannah as we departed Rhino River Camp at 6:30 a.m., embarking on what would become more than just a typical safari in Meru National Park. Our small group of media representatives – myself from Ghana, Andrew from Nigeria, Christine from France, Edgar from Uganda, and Wilson…
The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has commended the media for its vital role in shaping positive perceptions of Kenya as a leading destination for tourism and investment. KTB CEO June Chepkemei acknowledged the impact of media narratives in boosting both visitor and investor confidence in Kenya’s tourism offerings, during a reception held at a Nairobi…
In a significant event for World Tourism Day, Minister of Tourism, Arts, and Culture, Andrew Egyapa Mercer, unveiled the first-ever Creative Arts Hall of Fame in Sekondi. This milestone celebration pays homage to Sekondi’s deep cultural roots as a musical hub, honoring the exceptional talents that have shaped Ghana’s creative sector. The Hall, located at…
This year’s Rhythms On Da Runway has been launched with a call on designers to take instruction from the theme, Kente Edition. Kente is a Ghanaian textile made of hand-woven strips of silk and cotton. With its rich history and timeless beauty, it represents the heritage of Ghana and the spirit of African creativity. It…
