Ria Boss and Black Girls Glow share inspiration behind albums

Ria Boss shares inspiration behind ‘Find Your Free’ EP The weekends are never quiet. They are always filled with activities –either at the personal or social level. From domestic activities in the first half of the day to settling into an ambiance of fun later in the evening, one thing is certain: the heart and lungs of the city continue […]

People of 2016: Part 4

  This is the final list of People of 2016 which we started last week. The list is to celebrate and highlight the works of individuals and organizations whose work had influenced people and the society at large in 2016. The previous list (1-3) is available on the blog. The list in in no particular order of importance.   READERS […]

THE GROWING SPACE FOR ARTS IN GHANA

    In the face of limited arts venues and support, creative artists are still finding ways to push their creativity and many people are buying into it. When the good old years are spoken of by our parents or grandparents, they are often coloured with nostalgia. They are quick to point out, aside the many ‘freebies’, how they enjoyed […]

ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE TO HOST ‘UNCOLONISED’ – ACCRA’S FIRST ‘VISUAL ART MUSIC CONCERT’

Alliance Francaise, Accra will on Saturday, 24th May, 2014 host the first ever Visual Art Music Concert- a musical and visual protest- dubbed UNCOLONISED The concert will feature the Nigerian Afro-Fusion act Villy and The Xtreme Volumes. The abundantly energetic, thought-provoking and progressive music group-whose style of music, a fusion of traditional afro-beats, highlife, afro-folk/soul/rock with pointed and sharp themes […]

BLITZ-FUL EXPERIENCE OF THE AFROPOLITAN DREAM TOUR

The Alliance Francaise hosted Ghana’s very own Blitz The Ambassador and the Embassy MVMT band and on display was an extraordinary performance which shall remain etched on the minds of all those present that eventful Saturday 25th January night. This was the second time Blitz and his band have staged a concert in Accra, the first being in 2011 weeks […]