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Feb
26
2022
By The African Mirror
African storytelling’s new (animated) dawn

African storytelling’s new (animated) dawn

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OWNING the narrative provides us as Africans the opportunity to showcase the best of our continent’s creativity, rich culture and personalised perspectives. Animation technology and film production offer us that opportunity. The future is here, writes Harun Momanyi. Read more ... [origincode_photo_gallery_wp id="94"]
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Feb
03
2022
By The African Mirror
Gallery: Zim fashion designer set the world runway on fire

Gallery: Zim fashion designer set the world runway on fire

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QUITTING his "regular" job to pursue fashion was a big life reset for Ishmael Tsakatsa. But the former physiotherapist has no regrets after his Stones of Fire collection featured at the 2021 Paris Fashion Week. Back in his studio, Tsakatsa is hard at work again. His ambition: building a new narrative - both for his brand and for African fashion. Read more... [origincode_photo_gallery_wp id="90"]
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Feb
02
2022
By The African Mirror
Gallery: An artist returns to his roots

Gallery: An artist returns to his roots

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FOR centuries the Abudu and Andani clans, named after two sons of the ancient Dagbon king, Ya Naa Yakubu I, cordially rotated their reign over the kingdom. But when King Yaa-Naa Yakubu Andani II was assassinated on March 27, 2002, it was as if the gods of anarchy had descended on the once-stable kingdom. Now an artist who remembers the time before the family feud is reminding society of the important cultural icons and traditions it stands to lose if it cannot find its way back to peace. Read more... [origincode_photo_gallery_wp id="89"]
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Jan
13
2022
By The African Mirror
Marvellous debut album for rising Zimbabwean singer

Marvellous debut album for rising Zimbabwean singer

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COVID-19-inspired hit songs led to the release of a marvellous debut album for rising Zimbabwean singer Gemma Griffiths. A struggle to avoid depression to human connections pushed her onto a musical odyssey that took in 10 countries and collaborations with top musicians across southern and East Africa. [origincode_photo_gallery_wp id="87"] Read more...
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Dec
01
2021
By The African Mirror
African animation makes it big

African animation makes it big

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AFTER a brief stint as a microbiologist, an HIV scare and a bout of depression, Ayodele Elegba quit his hospital job and embarked on an entirely new career as a creative. Now a full-time comic artist, 2D animator and founder of Lagos Comic Con, Elegba might not have made the move if not for a small but scary accident. [origincode_photo_gallery_wp id="80"] Read more...
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