What Nigerian teens don’t like about their culture
What is one thing you dislike about your culture? Teens in Nigeria told DW's Girlz Off Mute teen reporter Angel Unigwe that they would get rid of tribal marks, female genital mutilation,…
‘Dance saved my life’: Choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui on double culture and family
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, the Belgian-Moroccan dancer, choreographer and artistic director of Geneva's Grand Theatre, speaks to Dheepthika Laurent about his works "Boléro" and "Ihsane". The latter explores his complicated relationship with his…
Are Nigeria’s diverse cultures a blessing or curse?
How well do you know about your culture? Nigeria, for example, has more than 250 ethnic groups, making it one of Africa's most diverse countries. But are those different cultures and traditions…
Nubians in Kenya preserve their culture amidst displacement, colonial history
Sudanese settlers in Nairobi, Kenya - the Nubians - are committed to maintaining their cultural heritage, despite the hardships of displacement and colonial history.…
Life’s a beach: Exploring France’s coastline culture
Pull out your sunscreen, sunglasses and bathing suits, in this week’s show Florence Villeminot and Genie Godula take you to the beach! With its 5,500 kilometers of coastline, France is a beach…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Sports and culture, a long love story
On your marks, get set! The time has come for the long-awaited Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. With millions of visitors expected in Paris over the summer, in this edition of arts24…
African or Western culture: What do Nigerian teens prefer?
What do you prefer, African or Western culture? What would you say are the major differences between the two cultures? Here's what teens in Nigeria told our GirlZOffMute reporter, Angel Unigwe, about…
Breaking the echo chamber: Divisions, culture wars and how to end them
In France, 28 percent of people get their news from social networks and almost half of those under 35s say it’s their main source of information. An information revolution – but there’s…
Fireboy DML | Arts & Culture
Here is a glance at our #GuardianArts&Culture of the week, a Nigerian singer and songwriter, Fireboy DML.…
AU warns of ‘terrible’ consequences if Africa miss out on Covid-19 vaccine, LASU hikes tuition by 168% for new students and more
Here are a few reasons to pick up a copy of The Guardian on Friday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on Friday. …
The Gerewol Festival | Arts & Culture
An ancient courtship ritual in which Wodaabe tribesmen dress up and wear makeup to attract a wife or a lover, the Gerewol festival in Chad is an extraordinary spectacle. …