Music in Africa Foundation honors Eric Wainaina
Kenyan musician Eric Wainaina was feted with the 2018 Music In Africa Honorary Award at the opening of the Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases (ACCES) on Thursday night.
The award which aims to recognise the outstanding contribution of notable musicians to their home country’s industry and that of Africa as a whole, was last awarded to Baaba Maal of Senegal. Wainaina is well known for his politically charged songs and his song “Nchi Ya Kitu Kidogo” has become an anthem for anti-corruption over the years. Speaking at the opening gala, Wainaina said "I’m honored to be counted worthy of the award. Kenya has a lot of talent and I encourage government agencies tasked with promoting art to give a clear guide on the criteria they use. We just came from Broadway where we staged the first Kenyan theatrical performance. Unfortunately, we didn’t receive much support from the government and I feel we missed a major opportunity to really brand Kenya.”
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce the second of its contemporary art sales, the only such sale in South Africa devoted exclusively to this exciting category. The announcement of this 107-lot sale, due to be held on 16 February during the run of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (15 – 17 February), coincides with news that Jack Ginsberg, noted Johannesburg collector and philanthropist, has joined the board of Strauss & Co.
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Performers and storytellers extraordinaire, the dynamic and renowned original actors of the internationally acclaimed South African classic Woza Albert! Mbongeni Ngema and Percy Mtwa, together with their original crew, have regrouped to stage this world-class form of protest theatre once more, and they are headed to the South African State Theatre this March 2019.
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The International Labour Organisation (ILO), a specialized agency of the UN that sets labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men, has made a call on world leaders to protect workers and jobs in the face of artificial intelligence and automation.
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Starting off the year, Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) appointed a new marketing coordinator to join their fast growing team at the Johannesburg office.
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Strauss & Co’s benchmark sale of contemporary art returns to the V&A Waterfront
Strauss & Co is pleased to announce the second of its contemporary art sales, the only such sale in South Africa devoted exclusively to this exciting category. The announcement of this 107-lot sale, due to be held on 16 February during the run of the Investec Cape Town Art Fair (15 – 17 February), coincides with news that Jack Ginsberg, noted Johannesburg collector and philanthropist, has joined the board of Strauss & Co.
Original Woza Albert! Comes to State Theatre
Performers and storytellers extraordinaire, the dynamic and renowned original actors of the internationally acclaimed South African classic Woza Albert! Mbongeni Ngema and Percy Mtwa, together with their original crew, have regrouped to stage this world-class form of protest theatre once more, and they are headed to the South African State Theatre this March 2019.
World Leaders asked to protect workers in the face of artificial intelligence and automation
The International Labour Organisation (ILO), a specialized agency of the UN that sets labour standards, develop policies and devise programmes promoting decent work for all women and men, has made a call on world leaders to protect workers and jobs in the face of artificial intelligence and automation.
Business and Arts South Africa Appoints New Marketing Coordinator
Starting off the year, Business and Arts South Africa NPC (BASA) appointed a new marketing coordinator to join their fast growing team at the Johannesburg office.
SACO recognized and cited by the UNCTAD
The South African Cultural Observatory (SACO) was given a boost with last week’s release of the UN’s Creative Economy Outlook and Country Profile report, giving the institution a fitting recognition.
