Author: Ewang Johnson
A well-known social media influencer recently posted a detailed explanation of why she thinks Christian parents should not let their children listen to Taylor Swift. At the core of her argument lay a simple premise: Christians should not follow artists who celebrate sin. Fair enough. But her post led to significant debate just as I was deciding whether or not to see a film that I had been looking forward to for months. A film that I knew would feature some level of ungodliness. Cue a question that I have wrestled with for years:How should Christians engage with art and…
The 2025 Nobel Prize in literature was awarded to Hungarian writer Laszlo Krasznahorkai, “for his compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art.” The Nobel Prize comes with a diploma, a gold medal and a nearly $1.2 million prize sum. Source link
Nigeria has taken over the chairmanship of the Intergovernmental Group of Twenty-Four (G-24) from Argentina, with its tenure set to begin on November 1, 2025. The G-24 is a prominent coalition of developing nations across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It coordinates the countries’ positions on global financial and development issues. Speaking at the IMF/World Bank Annual Meetings, Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso emphasized the country’s commitment to inclusive reform and equitable growth. He also highlighted plans to strengthen the G-24’s influence in international negotiations. Furthermore, Cardoso revealed that Nigeria will unveil a strategic Work Programme following consultation…
The first French contestant on RuPaul’s Drag Race – and the fearless host of Drag Race France – Karl Sanchez, better known as Nicky Doll, joins Eve Jackson on Arts24 to share the story behind the persona. In this episode, Karl opens up about his powerful new album “Apollo • Artemis”, his journey balancing masculinity and femininity, and how drag has become a platform for art, fashion, and activism. He also tells us about the first-ever Drag Race France Live All Stars Royal Tour. Source link
Speer also claimed to be no different from anyone else in his generation who was seduced by the Nazi leader. “Hitler himself was appearing in a time which was to us young people a time of disillusionment. It was a time, we had no hope for our future, and now a man came and said you shall have hope, we can do it, we can manage it, Germany is prospering again. Of course it was a temptation big enough to think about.”AlamySpeer’s Cathedral of Light saw hundreds of searchlights piercing the night sky at Nazi Party rallies (Credit: Alamy)But surely…
Johannesburg pulses with energy as South Africa gears up to host the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit from November 22 to 23, 2025. This event stands out as the first G20 gathering on African soil, a powerful moment that amplifies the continent’s voice in global talks. President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the charge, steering discussions under the banner of Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. It’s a call to action that resonates deeply with Africa’s dynamic spirit and shared goals.South Africa stepped into the G20 presidency on December 1, 2024, building on Brazil’s legacy and setting the stage for the United States to follow…
In this edition of arts24, Eve Jackson meets one of Europe’s most daring and visionary artists. Exiled Russian filmmaker and theatre director Kirill Serebrennikov is in Paris with two powerful new works that confront the shadows of history and the systems that let them thrive. At the Théâtre du Châtelet, his radical, multilingual “Hamlet/Fantômes” features eight actors sharing the role of the Danish prince – speaking in English, French, German, and Russian – as Serebrennikov explores the ghosts haunting our present. On screen, his chilling new film “The Disappearance of Josef Mengele” follows the Nazi doctor’s flight to South America, revealing the silent complicity…
Out of the Unknown was the idea of pioneering producer, Irene Shubik. Initially working as story editor at the now defunct UK broadcaster ABC television on the show Armchair Theatre, her enthusiasm for sci-fi eventually led to the production of 13 episodes of the series Out of This World (1962) for UK broadcaster ITV. Later, Shubik was story editor on the BBC anthology series Story Parade (1964-65) which was a series of standalone adaptations of modern novels, and which tellingly dramatised Isaac Asimov’s The Caves of Steel. The success of both ventures convinced the BBC Head of Drama Sydney Newman,…
The GSMA is pleased to share that His Excellency Paul Kagame, the President of the Republic of Rwanda, will formally open MWC25 Kigali on 21 October at the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda for the third consecutive edition of the event.“We are delighted and honoured to welcome His Excellency Paul Kagame to MWC Kigali once again, where we will gather with innovators, policymakers, and business leaders to address the critical issues driving Africa’s digital ambitions. I look forward to engaging with leaders from various sectors to shape the next chapter of Africa’s digital transformation, from smartphone affordability and AI adoption…
How providing sustainable school meals also generates social and economic benefits thorughout the ecosystem. As we observe World Food Day and governments across Africa wrestle with how to feed millions of children sustainably, two questions dominate: how do we fund school meals reliably, and how do we run them well at scale? The challenge is not intent, since most governments (86%) already allocate funds; The challenge is building systems that translate budgets into affordable, accountable delivery every school day. Enter Food4Education. We translate public intent into operating systems: design, operate, replicate. By blending public budgets, parent micro-contributions and private-sector efficiency,…