The fast-changing modern world is raising the living standards of billions in the South – China alone has lifted 400 million people out of poverty since the 1980s – but it is also risking the loss of many rich cultural traditions. One of them... [More...]
The African film-making success story of Nigeria’s Nollywood has been joined by another fast-rising star: Kenya’s Riverwood. Both are beneficiaries of the digital revolution in filmmaking over the last decade, and both are using low-cost... [More...]
The popular cartoon characters from the long-running series The Simpsons are breathing new life into traditional African stone carvings.
A traditional craft in many cultures, carving adds value to local resources and provides an excellent source... [More...]