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Nyasha Matonhodze- Zimbabwe source

Cairo; Breaking the Barriers

Heart of Cairo, Tahrir Square

Cairo, the largest metropolitan area in Africa, was the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution against former president Hosni Mubarak with over 2 million protesters at Tahrir Square. Despite the revolution being predominantly peaceful, it was not without violent clashes between the police, the military forces and protesters. At least 846 people were killed and 6,000 injured.

A sad day for Art

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I find it quite saddening to see ignorant acts such as these take center stage in the name of Art.

In light of world Art day, as well as the 75th anniversary of the Swedish Artists Federation, Swedish Afro Artist Makode Aj Linde decided to set up a cultural performance at the Modern Museum in Stockholm. His focus was to spread awareness about female genital mutilation of women in Africa. That sounds great right?

Wrong.

Free, Inspiring and Unapologetic !

Ananaba Ibeabuchi

These beautiful pieces by Nigerian artist and blogger, Ananaba Ibeabuchi adopt a spontaneous and adventurous style that strike the eye!  

                

Don't you think?

                                                               

Check out more Ananaba Ibeabuchi here

All images courtesy of ibeananabart.blogspot.com 

Mandela, live on screen!

Images of Nelson Mandela's archive online.

In light of our last inspirational quote, we have decided to share  the Nelson Mandela Digital Archive Project,  launched by Google! 


In partnership with the Nelson Mandela Centre of Memory, the Google Cultural Institute has helped to bring Nelson Mandela's archive online.The Art Project uses Google's Street View technology to allow users to wander the halls of the South African  galleries and view the smallest details on actual memorabilia thanks to its "gigapixel" resolution. 

The Girl Effect

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"The Girl Effect is a MOVEMENT. It's about about ending poverty. And it's about doing so by investing in 

girls. Learn. Explore. And Get Involved. I dare you."

A Canopy fit for fish and ugali!

Naivasha,Kenya

A view of  Lake Naivasha


We recently took a short trip to Naivasha, Kenya. It is a scenic town just under two hours drive outside Nairobi and lies right within the beauty of the Great Rift Valley. Its best feature is by far the beautiful lake Naivasha (pictured above). We had the opportunity of enjoying such a glorious view from our cozy little getaway cottage.