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Beyonc's 'Cowboy Carter' shines light on Black artists in country music
Beyonc's steamrolling into country music and her motivation behind it has reignited discussions about the genre's origins and diversity. But is Nashville, the capital of country music; prepared and willing to make space for difference?
BRICS Film Festival begins in Moscow
The BRICS Film Festival kicked off on Friday in Russia as part of the Moscow International Film Festival.
A Nigerian chess champion is trying to break the world record for the longest chess marathon
His goal is to play for 58 consecutive hours and raise $1m (805,000) for charity, specifically for chess education among children.
Ghana's John Akomfrah represents Britain at Venice Biennale
"I mean, this feels like a very significant moment for artists of color. Because I'm in the British pavilion. Next to me is a French one that's with an artist, Julien, who I love a lot, of African origin. And then next to me is a Canadian pavilion th
Cameroon opens museum honouring one of its oldest and most influential kingdoms
The Bamoun Kingdom is one of the oldest in sub-saharan Africa. Historians date its creation to the late XIVth century. Its capital is located in north-western Cameroon, in the city of Foumban.
Morocco: Arabic calligraphy exhibition celebrates Islamic heritage
The exhibition held during the month of Ramadan celebrated the various stages of writing Islam's holy book, from calligraphy to print.
Colonialism: London art exhibit explores Britain's imperialist past
A new solo exhibition by British artist Yinka Shonibare in London explores Britain's imperialist past.
US: Halle Berry reflects on getting people back to movie theatres
"I loved, the streamer days when we just sat at home, there was something comforting about that during COVID days. But it is, I think, time to get back to movies on the big screen [...] I think the bar has been upped and we have to give [the viewers]
Remake of 'Dont Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead' released this week
The remake of the 1991 hit comedy stars Nicole Richie and Simone Joy Jones.